Events in Vienna in October 2026

When the first leaves start to turn colourful and it slowly gets dark earlier outside, the coziest time of the year in Vienna begins for me. And even though you might not want to spend quite as much time outdoors in October, the city definitely doesn’t get boring.

There are plenty of events happening again in October: from markets and food events to festivals and concerts, plus a few outdoor events as well. I’ve put together a small selection for you here. Have fun exploring!

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Special Highlights in Vienna in October 2026

Long Night of Museums
October 3, 2026

WHEN:
Sat, October 3, 2026
6 pm – midnight
WHERE:
Various locations in Vienna and throughout Austria
ADMISSION:
Adults: 19 €
Reduced: 16 €
Children up to 12 years: free admission
WHAT TO EXPECT:
With just one ticket, you can visit countless museums across Austria for one evening. There are special events, additional programmes and, at some museums, programmes for children. The participating venues include major and well-known museums such as the Albertina, the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Belvedere, as well as smaller and lesser-known places such as the Snow Globe Museum or the Chimney Sweep Museum.
MY TIP:
Think beforehand about which museums you would like to see and put together a little route. You can find a list of all participating museums online, and you can also get a booklet with all the information at the participating locations. However, many of the more well-known museums and exhibitions can get quite crowded on this evening, and at some places such as Mythos Mozart or Liechtenstein City Palace, you should expect longer waiting times.
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Crime Night in Vienna’s Coffeehouses
October 22, 2026

WHEN:
Thu, October 22, 2026
WHERE:
Various coffeehouses and locations in Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
More than 30 Austrian and international crime writers will read from their books live in various Viennese coffeehouses and a few special locations, such as the M48-Tandler.
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Festivals and Outdoor Events in Vienna in October 2026

Wiener Kaiser Wiesn
Until October 11, 2026

WHEN:
Until Sun, October 11, 2026
Daily from 11.30 am
WHERE:
Kaiserwiese in the Vienna Prater, 1020 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free admission to the festival grounds and the Wiesn Village.
Paid tickets are required for evening events in the festival tents.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Every year, the Wiener Kaiser Wiesn brings Oktoberfest atmosphere to Vienna’s Prater. In three large festival tents, alpine huts and outdoor cabins, there is live music, a party atmosphere, and food (such as pork knuckle and grilled chicken) and drinks.
MY TIP:
If you have a dirndl or lederhosen at home, the Kaiser Wiesn is the perfect occasion to wear them again. Most visitors come dressed in traditional clothing, and somehow, for me, it’s simply part of the Wiesn atmosphere.
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Wiener Herbsttage
October 9 to 11, 2026

WHEN:
Fri, October 9 – Sun, October 11, 2026
10 am – 6 pm
WHERE:
Palmenhaus Burggarten
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Wiener Herbsttage are all about gardens, plants and autumn. There is an exhibition of different fruit varieties, apple variety identification, gardening tips, as well as various exhibitors from the fields of plants, crafts, gardening and food, all taking place inside and in front of the historic Palmenhaus.
MY TIP:
For me, the Wiener Herbsttage are a really lovely little autumn event. I especially like the location in the Palmenhaus, as this part is normally not open to the public. I would combine the visit with something else in the area, for example breakfast at Café Palmenhaus (and maybe even sit outside one more time).
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Pumpkin Festival at Am Himmel
October 24 to 26, 2026

WHEN:
Sat, October 24 – Mon, October 26, 2026
10 am – 6 pm
WHERE:
Am Himmel, 1190 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
There are more than 200 varieties of pumpkins, pumpkin carving, kite making and a farmers’ market with Styrian specialities and drinks.
MY TIP:
I would combine the visit with a walk in the surrounding area, for example through the vineyards or around Cobenzl. Especially when the weather is nice, you can spend a really lovely autumn day here.

Wiener Sicherheitsfest
October 25 and 26, 2026

WHEN:
Sun, October 25 and Mon, October 26, 2026
9 am – 4 pm
WHERE:
Rathausplatz, 1010 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Vienna’s emergency and rescue organisations, various departments of the City of Vienna and other organisations present themselves at this festival. There are demonstrations and hands-on activities, including demonstrations by the fire brigade, WEGA, police dogs and rescue dogs, as well as an emergency response demonstration involving a traffic accident.
MY TIP:
The Sicherheitsfest is especially a nice event for families. You can see fire and rescue vehicles, take a close look at a helicopter and even ride up in the fire brigade’s aerial ladder. I also always really enjoy the musical concert by the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (October 26 at 2 pm).
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Culinary Events in Vienna in October 2026

Vienna Tea Festival
October 3 and 4, 2026

WHEN:
Sat, October 3 and Sun, October 4, 2026
WHERE:
Reaktor, Geblergasse 40, 1170 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: 15 €
Children under 14: free
Workshops not included
Tickets are available online only, no tickets at the door
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This festival is all about the variety of tea. There are exhibitors from the fields of tea, ceramics and tea accessories, you can taste different products, and there are also tea talks and workshops.
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Vienna Future Food Week
October 1 to 10, 2026

WHEN:
Thu, October 1 – Sat, October 10, 2026
WHERE:
Various locations in Vienna
ADMISSION:
Depending on the event, some are free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
For 10 days, the event showcases what Vienna has to offer when it comes to food, with a few international guests joining as well. There are more than 40 events, including talks, workshops, exhibitions, pop-ups, tasting events and kitchen takeovers.
MY TIP:
Make sure to check out the programme, as the events are very different from one another.
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Sake Week Vienna
October 1 to 11, 2026

WHEN:
Thu, October 1 – Sun, October 11, 2026
WHERE:
Bars and restaurants throughout Vienna
Craft Sake Food Fair at MuseumsQuartier (Sun, October 11)
ADMISSION:
Some events are free, tickets are required for others
Food Fair: 28 €
WHAT TO EXPECT:
During Sake Week, there are tastings, pairings, masterclasses and various events centred around Japanese sake and Japanese food. On October 11, the Craft Sake & Food Fair will also take place at MuseumsQuartier.
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Stürmische Tage in Stammersdorf
October 3 and 4, 2026

WHEN:
Sat, October 3 and Sun, October 4, 2026
WHERE:
Stammersdorfer Kellergasse, 1210 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Stürmische Tage celebrate the end of the wine festival season, with live music, a traditional fair atmosphere, “Sturm” and food from the local wine taverns. Tables and benches are set up along the Kellergasse, but you can also sit in the gardens of the Heurige themselves or in the wine cellars.
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Genusswelten
October 16 to 18, 2026

WHEN:
Fri, October 16: 2 – 7 pm
Sat, October 17: 10 am – 6 pm
Sun, October 18: 10 am – 5 pm
WHERE:
Palais Auersperg, Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Day ticket: 18 €
Reduced: 15 €
Children up to 12: free
Tasting events not included
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Exhibitors present specialities, new products and trends from the food and culinary industry. You can taste different products and chat with producers. There are also tasting events featuring matcha, Crémant & Champagne and whiskey.
MY TIP:
With the Vorteilsclub Wien, you get 50 % off the regular day ticket.
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Design, Creative and Flea Markets in Vienna in October 2026

Edelstoff Autumn Market
October 3 and 4, 2026

WHEN:
Sat, October 3, 2026: 11 am – 7 pm
Sun, October 4, 2026: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE:
Marx Halle, 1030 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: 7 €
Children up to 14: free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
At the Edelstoff Autumn Market, 170 designers and small manufacturers present their unique products from the fields of fashion, jewellery, art, accessories, cosmetics and many other areas. The focus is on creative ideas, quality craftsmanship, personal encounters and good design. There is also a large street food area.
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re:pair Festival
October 2 to 18, 2026

WHEN:
Fri, October 2 – Sun, October 18
WHERE:
Festival headquarters: MuseumsQuartier
Other locations: MakerSpace Baumgasse, Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus, Offene Werkstatt at WUK and others
ADMISSION:
Some events are free
Tickets are required for workshops etc.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The festival features more than 90 events with experts from Austria and abroad and focuses on repairing and upcycling as a hands-on hobby. Fashion is at the centre of the festival. The programme includes creative workshops such as Visible Mending, Punch Needling and Mending with Embroidery. Textile artists show how to weave rugs from textile scraps or how to give handbags a makeover, among other things.
MY TIP:
On Sun, October 11, a repair team at the Ovalhalle in MuseumsQuartier will repair electrical appliances for free. There will also be a musical instrument clinic and a chair repair clinic. The day ends with a clothes swap party.
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Flea Market at IKEA Westbahnhof
October 10, 2026

WHEN:
Sat, October 10, 2026
11 am – 5 pm
WHERE:
IKEA Westbahnhof Rooftop
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
On the rooftop terrace of IKEA Westbahnhof (on the 7th floor), you’ll find flea market vendors as well as live music, a prize wheel, a photo booth and snacks and drinks.
MY TIP:
I especially like the rooftop terrace because of the great view you get from up there. The view of Maria vom Siege church is particularly impressive. If you walk all the way to the right, you can even see the Gloriette in Schönbrunn Palace Park in the distance.
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Design District
October 9 to 11, 2026

WHEN:
Fri, October 9 – Sun, October 11, 2026
WHERE:
Hofburg Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: 18 €
Reduced: 13 € (students, seniors, young people aged 17 and 18)
Under 16: free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
For three days, the Hofburg is all about interiors, exclusive design, lifestyle trends and art. Exhibitors come from the fields of living, bathrooms, wellness, technology, mobility and more. There are test drives with three car brands and a special “Circular Design” exhibition with live demonstrations, workshops, food and guided tours, among other things.
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Exhibitions in Vienna in October 2026

Farbenspiel
From October 1, 2026

WHEN:
From October 1, 2026
Tue, Wed, Fri: 9 am – 6 pm
Thu: 9 am – 9 pm
Sat, Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE:
Wien Museum, Karlsplatz, 1040 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: 13 €
Reduced: 11 €
Under 19: free
Free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
An exhibition about fashion spanning four centuries, exploring the cultural history of colour through 350 garments, from the 18th century to the present day.
MY TIP:
If you’re already at the Wien Museum, make sure to also visit the permanent exhibition “Wien.Meine Geschichte”. I think it’s absolutely worth seeing. Admission to the permanent exhibition is free, so you don’t have to try to see all three floors in one visit. You can simply come back another time. And you definitely shouldn’t miss the view of Karlskirche from the terrace on the third floor!
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Vikings – An Immersive Experience
From September 23

WHEN:
From September 23, 2026
Sun – Wed: 10 am – 8 pm
Thu – Sat: 10 am – 9 pm
WHERE:
Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: 23.90 € – 29.90 €
Ages 6 – 15: 14.90 € – 18.90 €
Reduced: 18.90 € – 24.90 €
WHAT TO EXPECT:
An immersive experience where you can learn more about the Viking Age. The centrepiece is the immersive room, where projections, sound, light and music tell the story of Aslaug, queen and wife of the Viking Ragnar. There is also a VR experience (included in the ticket price), plenty of information panels and interactive stations. A free audio guide accompanies you throughout the exhibition.
MY TIP:
With the Vorteilsclub Wien, you get 20 % off standard tickets.
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World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
September 11 to November 22, 2026

WHEN:
Until Sun, November 22, 2026
Daily 11 am – 7 pm, Thu 11 am – 9 pm
WHERE:
Westlicht, Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: 16 €
Reduced: 12 €
Children and young people (6-18): 6 €
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The World Press Photo exhibition showcases the world’s best images in the field of photojournalism. A total of 42 winners were selected by international expert juries.
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Vienna City Gallery Walk
Until October 3, 2026 + October 10, 2026

WHEN:
Mon, September 28 – Sat, October 3, 206
Extra tour: Sat, October 10, 2026
WHERE:
Various galleries in Vienna
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
These tours take you through various Viennese galleries, where you can discover artists and exhibitions, with more than 50 exhibitions and presentations in total. You can join at any time following a hop-on, hop-off principle (programme).
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Fair for Art Vienna
October 7 to 11, 2026

WHEN:
Wed, October 7 – Sun, October 11, 2026
Daily 11 am – 7 pm
WHERE:
Künstlerhaus Wien, Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Vienna
ADMISSION:
Adults: 20 € / 12 € on Friday, October 9
Reduced: 14 €
Free admission for pupils and students up to 27
WHAT TO EXPECT:
One of Austria’s leading fairs for modern and contemporary art. Artworks are presented by galleries and art dealers and are also available for purchase.
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Festivals and Music Events in Vienna in October 2026

Waves Vienna
October 1 to 3, 2026

WHEN:
Thu, October 1 – Sat, October 3, 2026
WHERE:
Various locations in Vienna
ADMISSION:
Presale: 39 € / Day Pass, 72 € / Festival Pass
At the door: 49 € / Day Pass, 89 € / Festival Pass
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Waves Vienna is an international showcase festival and music conference for artists from across Europe. In 2026, there are 107 acts in total performing at various locations along the Gürtel. The artists are either little known or more well known on a regional level.
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FM4 Unlimited at the Prater
October 2, 2026

WHEN:
Fri, October 2, 2026
6 – 10 pm
WHERE:
Calafatiplatz in the Wurstelprater
ADMISSION:
Free
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Club music by FM4 with Austrian acts and DJs across three DJ stages. Seven rides at the Prater are also free: Break Dance, Autodrom, Tagada, Blumenrad, Freifallturm, Jumper and Praterzug.
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Viennale
October 22 to November 3, 2026

WHEN:
Thu, October 22 – Tue, November 3, 2026
WHERE:
Various cinemas in Vienna, such as Gartenbaukino, Urania, Österreichisches Filmmuseum and others
ADMISSION:
Single ticket: 11.50 €
Reduced: 10.50 €
Students, pupils, pensioners etc. receive reduced tickets for 8.50 € for screenings before 5.30 pm (available at the cinema box office from 1 hour before the screening starts)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Viennale, Austria’s largest international film festival, is taking place for the 64th time this year and will once again showcase international and Austrian films. The full programme will be released on October 13, and ticket sales start on October 17 at 10 am (online, at Gartenbaukino or by phone). This year, there will be a holiday pass for young people aged 14 and over for the first time (4 films on 4 festival days for 20 €).
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