Vienna Events & City News Archive

Weekly archive of events and city news for Vienna. Newest first.

Originally published: 2026-07-17T12:33:29.199534

Upcoming Events in Vienna

Date	Title	Details
2026-06-25 to 2026-06-29	Special Olympics National Summer Games Vienna	Vienna hosts the National Summer Games of Special Olympics Austria, with around 1,800 athletes competing across the city. The Games open with a large ceremony at the Sport Arena Wien in the 2nd district on 25 June. It is the country’s largest sports movement for people with intellectual disabilities. [Source]
2026-06-26 to 2026-09-06	Film Festival am Rathausplatz	The Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz screens operas, concerts and music films on a giant outdoor screen throughout the summer. The square also hosts an international street-food village. Admission to the screenings and the festival area is free. [Source]
2026-06-27 to 2026-07-19	ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival	ImPulsTanz is one of Europe’s largest contemporary dance festivals, presenting performances and workshops across Vienna venues. The programme brings international choreographers and companies to stages such as the Volkstheater and the Akademietheater. Tickets are required for performances. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	Albertina Summer Exhibitions	The Albertina museum on Vienna’s Albertinaplatz presents its renowned collection of graphic art and modern masterworks alongside rotating temporary exhibitions through the summer. Highlights include works by Monet, Picasso and the museum’s print collection. Standard admission tickets apply. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	MuseumsQuartier 25th Anniversary Summer Programme	The MuseumsQuartier marks its 25th anniversary with a summer programme of events, performances and participatory installations in its courtyards. The cultural complex remains a popular gathering place for residents and visitors. Many courtyard activities are free, while the resident museums are ticketed. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	Therme Wien Summer Lounge in Oberlaa	Therme Wien in Oberlaa offers a summer programme alongside its thermal baths, including a new Sommer-Lounge with beach-club atmosphere and yoga sessions. The spa is reachable directly by the U1 metro line. Entry is by day ticket. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-07-17	Mobility	Vienna doubles its WienMobil e-bike sharing fleet to 600	After a successful pilot, Vienna has doubled its WienMobil e-bike fleet from 300 to 600 electrically assisted rental bikes. The Wiener Linien made the e-bikes a permanent part of the city’s bike-sharing scheme. Fares are also becoming cheaper for regular public-transport customers. [Source]
2026-07-17	City government	Head of Vienna’s market authority resigns amid allegations	Andreas Kutheil, head of Vienna’s market authority (Marktamt), has stepped down from his role. The city’s administrative directorate announced the resignation. Staff had accused him of racism and bullying, among other allegations. [Source]
2026-07-17	Events	Donauinsel Open-Air kicks off its fourth edition	The fourth Donauinsel Open-Air begins today and runs until July 25 on Vienna’s Danube Island. Live concerts and DJ sets are scheduled across six themed days. The opening day carries the motto ‘Baller Island.’ [Source]
2026-07-17	Weather	Vienna set for another humid and hot Friday	Vienna’s high-summer weather is continuing, with Friday forecast to be humid and hot again. Temperatures are expected to climb well above 30 degrees. Overnight lows are not predicted to fall below 21 degrees in the city. [Source]
2026-07-17	Environment	Vienna’s parks suffer under ‘extreme’ drought	A lack of rainfall is drying out meadows in Vienna’s parks and forcing early grain harvests. Climate researcher Marc Olefs describes conditions in Vienna as an ‘extreme drought.’ More water is evaporating than is being replenished by precipitation. [Source]
2026-07-17	Local district	Modern police station to be built in Meidling’s Amtshaus	The district office building in Meidling is being extensively renovated to house a modern police station. The existing Hufelandgasse inspection will move into barrier-free premises in Theresienbadgasse once work is complete. The station stays in the same building complex. [Source]
2026-07-17	Real estate	Former ‘Lamarr’ project renamed ‘Grand Museum Residences’	The former Signa prestige project ‘Lamarr’ on Mariahilfer Strasse now carries the name ‘Grand Museum Residences.’ The complex, being completed by the Stumpf Group, will offer around 200 owner-occupied apartments. It will also include a commercial quarter of about 12,000 square meters. [Source]
2026-07-17	Crime	Seven arrested over string of armed robberies in Vienna	Vienna police have solved a series of robberies and arrested seven men. The suspects are accused of using pistols to steal cash and valuables in the Hietzing, Penzing and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus districts overnight on May 23. Investigators linked them to the coordinated raids. [Source]
2026-07-17	Public safety	Two men hurt in knife attack in Favoriten	Two men were injured in a stabbing on Senefeldergasse in Vienna’s Favoriten district on Tuesday evening. One of them was briefly in a life-threatening condition. The cause of the altercation remains unclear. [Source]
2026-07-17	Urban policy	City sees ‘room for improvement’ in U6 station protection zone	Assessments remain mixed on the protection zone against drug dealing around the U6 Gumpendorfer Strasse station. Residents and the city see improvements but say there is still ‘room for improvement.’ Opposition parties remain critical of the measure. [Source]

Sources: Special Olympics Austria, Film Festival am Rathausplatz, ImPulsTanz, Albertina, MuseumsQuartier Wien, Therme Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, ORF Wien

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Originally published: 2026-07-06T13:18:02.916156

Upcoming Events in Vienna

Date	Title	Details
2026-06-25 to 2026-06-29	Special Olympics National Summer Games Vienna	Vienna hosts the National Summer Games of Special Olympics Austria, with around 1,800 athletes competing across the city. The Games open with a large ceremony at the Sport Arena Wien in the 2nd district on 25 June. It is the country’s largest sports movement for people with intellectual disabilities. [Source]
2026-06-26 to 2026-09-06	Film Festival am Rathausplatz	The Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz screens operas, concerts and music films on a giant outdoor screen throughout the summer. The square also hosts an international street-food village. Admission to the screenings and the festival area is free. [Source]
2026-06-27 to 2026-07-19	ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival	ImPulsTanz is one of Europe’s largest contemporary dance festivals, presenting performances and workshops across Vienna venues. The programme brings international choreographers and companies to stages such as the Volkstheater and the Akademietheater. Tickets are required for performances. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	Albertina Summer Exhibitions	The Albertina museum on Vienna’s Albertinaplatz presents its renowned collection of graphic art and modern masterworks alongside rotating temporary exhibitions through the summer. Highlights include works by Monet, Picasso and the museum’s print collection. Standard admission tickets apply. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	MuseumsQuartier 25th Anniversary Summer Programme	The MuseumsQuartier marks its 25th anniversary with a summer programme of events, performances and participatory installations in its courtyards. The cultural complex remains a popular gathering place for residents and visitors. Many courtyard activities are free, while the resident museums are ticketed. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	Therme Wien Summer Lounge in Oberlaa	Therme Wien in Oberlaa offers a summer programme alongside its thermal baths, including a new Sommer-Lounge with beach-club atmosphere and yoga sessions. The spa is reachable directly by the U1 metro line. Entry is by day ticket. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-07-06	Public Safety	Suspect Arrested After Fatal Beating in Vienna’s Donaustadt Park	A 21-year-old man has been arrested over a fatal beating that killed a man in a park in Vienna’s Donaustadt district on 28 June. Investigators from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office identified the alleged main perpetrator and detained him in his apartment during a planned operation by the Wega special unit. He and a female companion have partially confessed, and the investigation is ongoing. [Source]
2026-07-06	Weather	Record June Heatwave Pushed Vienna’s Emergency Services to Their Limits	June 2026 goes down as an exceptional heat month in Austrian weather history, according to Geosphere Austria. A roughly twelve-day heatwave brought record temperatures and placed Vienna’s emergency services under enormous strain. The fire brigade and professional rescue service recorded significantly more callouts than usual. [Source]
2026-07-06	Politics	Vienna Prosecutors Appeal Acquittal of Ex-FPOe Leader Strache	The Vienna public prosecutor’s office is appealing the recent acquittal of former Vice-Chancellor and FPOe chief Heinz-Christian Strache and a co-defendant. A spokeswoman for the prosecution confirmed the move on Monday in response to a query from the APA news agency. Strache had been acquitted the previous Thursday in the so-called life insurance case. [Source]
2026-07-06	Society	Vienna Ends Water-Saving Measures as Consumption Returns to Normal	The City of Vienna ended its measures to reduce water consumption on Monday. Daily water demand has returned to the normal range, one week after usage had reached a peak value. The restrictions were introduced during the recent stretch of exceptionally high demand. [Source]
2026-07-06	Culture	Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate at the 43rd Donauinselfest	The 43rd Donauinselfest has ended with a varied festival Sunday, and organisers drew a positive balance after three free-admission days of music, culture and leisure activities. The final day offered numerous musical highlights, with acts including Kamrad and Nico Santos performing on the main stage. The open-air festival on the Danube Island featured 14 stages and around 700 hours of programming. [Source]
2026-07-06	Transport	Cycling Showdown Comes to Vienna, Road Closures Expected	The 75th edition of the Lidl Tour of Austria ends on 12 July at Vienna’s Burgtheater, and drivers should expect several traffic restrictions. The race has been underway since 8 July, passing through several Austrian states before approaching the capital. The fifth and final stage, billed as a ‘Sprint Royal’, runs on Sunday from Langenlois in Lower Austria to Vienna. [Source]
2026-07-06	Justice	Verdict Expected in Vienna Torture Trial of Former Syrian Officials	A verdict is expected on Monday at the Vienna regional court in the trial of two former representatives of the Syrian Assad regime. They are accused of torture and mistreatment between 2011 and 2013, charges they reject. The proceedings concluded after 13 hearing dates during which 19 victims described the atrocities. [Source]
2026-07-06	Public Safety	House Explosion in Floridsdorf Followed a Dispute Over Housing Rights	Investigators are examining the background to a gas explosion that destroyed a detached house in Vienna’s Floridsdorf district. A 93-year-old resident is suspected of deliberately causing the blast and remains in an induced coma in intensive care. Police confirmed on Monday that a years-long civil dispute over housing rights preceded the incident. [Source]
2026-07-06	Business	Vienna’s Kleingarten Plots Remain in High Demand Despite Rising Prices	A new analysis by property firm Immounited shows that Vienna’s small garden plots are especially sought after even as prices continue to climb. Around 150 Kleingarten transactions are carried out each year, with a square-metre price of roughly 900 euros. Interest in the plots remains strong during the high-summer heat. [Source]
2026-07-06	Culture	Albertina Marks 250th Anniversary With Free Admission	The Albertina museum is celebrating its 250th anniversary on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are offered free admission and 250 complimentary guided and educational activities, the museum said in a statement. The programme is aimed at all age groups. [Source]

Sources: Special Olympics Austria, Film Festival am Rathausplatz, ImPulsTanz, Albertina, MuseumsQuartier Wien, Therme Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, MeinBezirk Wien

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Originally published: 2026-06-25T09:32:29.973416

Upcoming Events in Vienna

Date	Title	Details
2026-06-25 to 2026-06-29	Special Olympics National Summer Games Vienna	Vienna hosts the National Summer Games of Special Olympics Austria, with around 1,800 athletes competing across the city. The Games open with a large ceremony at the Sport Arena Wien in the 2nd district on 25 June. It is the country’s largest sports movement for people with intellectual disabilities. [Source]
2026-06-26 to 2026-09-06	Film Festival am Rathausplatz	The Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz screens operas, concerts and music films on a giant outdoor screen throughout the summer. The square also hosts an international street-food village. Admission to the screenings and the festival area is free. [Source]
2026-06-27 to 2026-07-19	ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival	ImPulsTanz is one of Europe’s largest contemporary dance festivals, presenting performances and workshops across Vienna venues. The programme brings international choreographers and companies to stages such as the Volkstheater and the Akademietheater. Tickets are required for performances. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	Albertina Summer Exhibitions	The Albertina museum on Vienna’s Albertinaplatz presents its renowned collection of graphic art and modern masterworks alongside rotating temporary exhibitions through the summer. Highlights include works by Monet, Picasso and the museum’s print collection. Standard admission tickets apply. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	MuseumsQuartier 25th Anniversary Summer Programme	The MuseumsQuartier marks its 25th anniversary with a summer programme of events, performances and participatory installations in its courtyards. The cultural complex remains a popular gathering place for residents and visitors. Many courtyard activities are free, while the resident museums are ticketed. [Source]
2026-06-21 to 2026-08-31	Therme Wien Summer Lounge in Oberlaa	Therme Wien in Oberlaa offers a summer programme alongside its thermal baths, including a new Sommer-Lounge with beach-club atmosphere and yoga sessions. The spa is reachable directly by the U1 metro line. Entry is by day ticket. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-21	Society	Ombudsman criticises sudden payment freezes in Vienna’s minimum-income scheme	Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz sharply criticised how Vienna’s social-welfare office handles minimum-income payments. He cited cases of months-long payment freezes without notice to those affected. He warned that long processing times can create existential hardship. [Source]
2026-06-20	Culture	MuseumsQuartier celebrates 25 years with a participatory performance	Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier is marking its 25th anniversary with a jubilee programme of events. The celebrations include a large participatory performance for visitors. The former imperial stables have become a central cultural meeting place for Viennese residents. [Source]
2026-06-20	Music	Magical atmosphere at the Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn	Thousands gathered at Schönbrunn Palace for the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual Summer Night Concert. The open-air event combined orchestral music with the palace’s striking setting. The concert is a fixture of Vienna’s summer cultural calendar. [Source]
2026-06-20	Travel	New liquid scanners launch at Vienna Airport for the holiday season	Vienna Airport is rolling out new liquid scanners in time for the start of the holiday season. Airport board member Julian Jäger said the change means the 100-millilitre limit on liquids will be dropped. The upgrade aims to speed up security checks for travellers. [Source]
2026-06-21	Education	Vienna public libraries launch SummerReadingClub for children and teens	Vienna’s municipal libraries have started their SummerReadingClub 2026 for children and young people. Participants aged six to 14 collect stickers, can win prizes and earn a reading certificate for school. The programme runs until mid-September. [Source]
2026-06-20	Recreation	Four renovated jetties reopen on the Untere Alte Donau for summer	Four jetties on Vienna’s Untere Alte Donau have been refurbished and reopened just in time for summer. The 1.6-square-kilometre body of water is a popular swimming spot with free access and good water quality. The city says it strengthens the area as a bathing destination. [Source]
2026-06-20	Tourism	Survey finds most Viennese viewed the Eurovision Song Contest as a success	A Vienna Tourism survey found most respondents saw the recent Eurovision Song Contest as a success for the city. About 52 percent followed at least part of the shows on TV, radio or online. Many viewed hosting the event as a benefit for Vienna. [Source]
2026-06-19	Education	Vienna to shrink kindergarten group sizes and cap shared-language clusters	Education councillor Bettina Emmerling announced plans to reduce kindergarten group sizes by up to three children. The reform also aims to break up so-called language clusters by capping how many children share the same first language. The plan responds to staff shortages and a survey of kindergarten workers. [Source]
2026-06-19	Obituary	Lilarum puppet theatre founder Traude Kossatz dies aged 86	Traude Apel-Kossatz, founder of Vienna’s Lilarum figure theatre, has died at the age of 86. For decades the Lilarum has been where many Viennese children first encountered theatre. Her theatre announced her death. [Source]
2026-06-20	Crime	Bank employee in Währing stops fraudster targeting a 90-year-old woman	A bank branch employee in Vienna’s Währing district prevented a scam targeting an elderly customer. He grew suspicious when a 90-year-old woman tried to withdraw 9,750 euros without a clear reason. Police were alerted and tracked down the suspect. [Source]

Sources: Special Olympics Austria, Film Festival am Rathausplatz, ImPulsTanz, Albertina, MuseumsQuartier Wien, Therme Wien, ORF Wien, ORF Wien

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Originally published: 2026-06-15T09:31:56.437706

Current Events in Vienna in May

Date	Title	Details
to Jun 21	Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival, 75th anniversary)	The Vienna Festival runs 15 May to 21 June with 35 theatre and music productions, 13 world premieres and exhibitions at 34 venues, marking its 75th anniversary. Ticketed, 21 free projects; all ages. Notable: Europe’s largest crossover arts festival, with Patti Smith’s free open-air opening, Robert Wilson’s ‘The Tempest’ (Burgtheater, 5 June) and Susanne Kennedy’s ‘Parsifal’. [Source]
May 28–31	Affordable Art Fair (Marx Halle)	The Affordable Art Fair takes place at Marx Halle from 28 to 31 May, offering contemporary art at accessible prices. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a relaxed, buyer-friendly fair bringing galleries and emerging artists together in a converted industrial hall, aimed at first-time collectors and seasoned buyers alike. [Source]
from May 13	Christoph Schlingensief: ‘It’s not my problem anymore!’ (MAK)	The MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) presents an exhibition on German director Christoph Schlingensief from 13 May. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a survey of the provocative theatre and film auteur’s boundary-pushing work, one of several major shows at Vienna’s leading design and applied-arts museum. [Source]
to Jun 14	Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Lower Belvedere)	Landscape paintings by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller are on show at the Lower Belvedere until 14 June. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a focus on the Biedermeier master’s luminous Austrian landscapes at the Belvedere, one of Vienna’s most celebrated museums set in a Baroque palace complex. [Source]
ongoing	Canaletto and Bellotto (Kunsthistorisches Museum)	The Kunsthistorisches Museum presents 18th-century cityscapes (‘vedute’) by Canaletto and Bellotto. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a chance to see the famed view-painters’ luminous depictions of European cities at one of the world’s great art museums on Vienna’s Ringstrasse. [Source]
Jun (month)	Vienna Pride / Rainbow Parade	Vienna Pride spans about two weeks of June with cultural events, lectures and exhibitions around the Naschmarkt and Mariahilf districts, culminating in the Rainbow Parade. Mostly free; all ages. Notable: one of Central Europe’s largest Pride celebrations, drawing huge crowds to the Ringstrasse for the parade. [Source]
Jun 19	Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn (Vienna Philharmonic)	The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Lorenzo Viotti, performs the open-air Summer Night Concert in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace on 19 June, broadcast worldwide. Free admission; family-friendly. Notable: one of Vienna’s signature cultural occasions, a free classical concert in the Baroque palace gardens watched by audiences around the globe. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-14	Pride	More than 300,000 join Vienna’s 30th Rainbow Parade	Despite poor weather, organisers say 320,000 people took part in Vienna’s 30th Rainbow Parade. Crowds streamed onto the Ring on Saturday to demonstrate for acceptance and equal rights. The rain did not dampen turnout at the milestone edition. [Source]
2026-06-14	City government	Plan aims to make Vienna a ‘child-friendly city’	UNICEF has awarded the City of Vienna candidate status for its ‘Child-Friendly City’ certificate. The recognition is tied to Vienna’s action plan for children. The city is pursuing measures to improve life for its youngest residents. [Source]
2026-06-14	Urban development	Asbestos to be removed from former economics university site	The site of the former Vienna University of Economics in Alsergrund is to be cleared of asbestos. A new education campus is planned for the location, with much of the existing building fabric to be preserved. The asbestos removal must be completed before construction can begin. [Source]
2026-06-14	City government	Planned move of Vienna police significantly delayed	A planned relocation of Vienna’s state police to a new security centre in the former Albrechtskaserne is facing significant delays. The interior ministry says the project is still in early planning. The city now expects the move to take longer than first announced. [Source]
2026-06-14	Transport	ÖBB’s new Nightjet makes debut run to Zurich	Austria’s ÖBB ran its new Nightjet service to Zurich for the first time, calling it Europe’s most modern night train. Travellers can choose between several comfort categories on board. The launch expands overnight rail connections from Vienna. [Source]
2026-06-14	Food	Vienna’s top chefs voice concern over food security	Leading chefs in Vienna have expressed concern about food security. A planned EU reform could, according to experts, endanger the reliability of food supplies in Europe. The city’s fine-dining sector fears the consequences of the change. [Source]
2026-06-14	Environment	New Sonnenland nature park officially opens in Simmering	A formerly disused site on Werkstättenweg has been transformed into the Sonnenland nature and adventure park in Simmering. The idea came from the district’s climate team. The park officially opened to offer residents a new green space. [Source]
2026-06-14	Technology	TU Wien develops intelligent brakes for e-scooters	A research team at TU Wien and the Austrian Institute of Technology has developed a new braking assistance system for e-scooters. It replaces the mechanical link between brake lever and wheel with an electronic system. The work aims to improve e-scooter safety. [Source]
2026-06-14	Pride	Tens of thousands brave the weather at Vienna’s Rainbow Parade	Tens of thousands of people took part in the 30th Vienna Rainbow Parade along the Ring on Saturday. The march went ahead despite a delay caused by heavy rain. Coverage captured scenes from the celebration. [Source]

Sources: Wiener Festwochen, Visiting Vienna, Visiting Vienna, Vienna Info, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien

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Originally published: 2026-06-08T12:08:19.440317

Current Events in Vienna in May

Date	Title	Details
to Jun 21	Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival, 75th anniversary)	The Vienna Festival runs 15 May to 21 June with 35 theatre and music productions, 13 world premieres and exhibitions at 34 venues, marking its 75th anniversary. Ticketed, 21 free projects; all ages. Notable: Europe’s largest crossover arts festival, with Patti Smith’s free open-air opening, Robert Wilson’s ‘The Tempest’ (Burgtheater, 5 June) and Susanne Kennedy’s ‘Parsifal’. [Source]
May 28–31	Affordable Art Fair (Marx Halle)	The Affordable Art Fair takes place at Marx Halle from 28 to 31 May, offering contemporary art at accessible prices. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a relaxed, buyer-friendly fair bringing galleries and emerging artists together in a converted industrial hall, aimed at first-time collectors and seasoned buyers alike. [Source]
from May 13	Christoph Schlingensief: ‘It’s not my problem anymore!’ (MAK)	The MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) presents an exhibition on German director Christoph Schlingensief from 13 May. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a survey of the provocative theatre and film auteur’s boundary-pushing work, one of several major shows at Vienna’s leading design and applied-arts museum. [Source]
to Jun 14	Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Lower Belvedere)	Landscape paintings by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller are on show at the Lower Belvedere until 14 June. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a focus on the Biedermeier master’s luminous Austrian landscapes at the Belvedere, one of Vienna’s most celebrated museums set in a Baroque palace complex. [Source]
ongoing	Canaletto and Bellotto (Kunsthistorisches Museum)	The Kunsthistorisches Museum presents 18th-century cityscapes (‘vedute’) by Canaletto and Bellotto. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a chance to see the famed view-painters’ luminous depictions of European cities at one of the world’s great art museums on Vienna’s Ringstrasse. [Source]
Jun (month)	Vienna Pride / Rainbow Parade	Vienna Pride spans about two weeks of June with cultural events, lectures and exhibitions around the Naschmarkt and Mariahilf districts, culminating in the Rainbow Parade. Mostly free; all ages. Notable: one of Central Europe’s largest Pride celebrations, drawing huge crowds to the Ringstrasse for the parade. [Source]
Jun 19	Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn (Vienna Philharmonic)	The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Lorenzo Viotti, performs the open-air Summer Night Concert in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace on 19 June, broadcast worldwide. Free admission; family-friendly. Notable: one of Vienna’s signature cultural occasions, a free classical concert in the Baroque palace gardens watched by audiences around the globe. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-07	Transport	Bus line 77A returns to the Prater route for the summer	Vienna’s 77A bus line is temporarily returning to its traditional route through the Prater for the summer months. The change reconnects the Stadionbad pool directly to the public transport network. The arrangement will run until the new tram line 18 enters service in the autumn. [Source]
2026-06-07	Business	Vienna business chamber warns world stars are bypassing the city for concerts	Vienna’s economic chamber says big music stars have increasingly skipped the city on their tours over the past three years. It blames not only the ageing Stadthalle but also the limited number of large events held at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Acts such as Dua Lipa reportedly left Vienna off their schedules. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Three injured in horse-drawn carriage accident in Vienna’s old town	A Fiaker accident occurred on Friday afternoon in Vienna’s inner city. The 53-year-old driver fell from the carriage and was run over by it, while he and two passengers suffered light injuries. The incident took place in the historic centre. [Source]
2026-06-07	Urban development	Petition to save Vienna’s Donaustadt library passes 1,000 signatures	A petition to preserve the Donaustadt district library has gathered more than 1,000 signatures on an online platform. The building complex at Schrödingerplatz is slated for demolition in early 2027, and the library has already had to leave its old premises. No replacement location has yet been secured. [Source]
2026-06-07	Environment	Three in four Vienna public transport trips now air-conditioned	Vienna recorded its first hot days of the year in late May, with temperatures above 30 degrees felt in public transport. According to Wiener Linien, three out of four trips are now air-conditioned. The figures come as the city faces increasing summer heat. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Free children’s open-air theatre tours Vienna’s parks	The Yellow Cat Theatre is bringing a fantasy open-air play for children to several Vienna parks in June, starting at Hamerlingpark. The free production features seven dwarves, swamp monsters and witches on an adventure through an enchanted forest. The performances are aimed at young audiences across the districts. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public health	Vienna addiction services protest end of rehabilitation funding	Several Vienna addiction-help organisations are protesting the pension insurance agency’s withdrawal from funding a project for people with alcohol dependency. They warn the move threatens to worsen the rehabilitation care situation in the sector. The groups raised their concerns publicly on Friday. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Vienna criticised for switching cultural grants to single-year funding	The City of Vienna will end its common practice of multi-year cultural grants from September, awarding funding for only one year at a time. The IG Freie Theaterarbeit, representing independent theatre workers, has sharply criticised the change. Critics say the shift creates planning uncertainty for cultural institutions. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Vienna drug investigators arrest three suspected cocaine smugglers	Vienna drug investigators arrested three men suspected of smuggling large quantities of cocaine into the city after more than a year of surveillance. The suspects were caught in late May during a drug deal in which around one kilogram of cocaine was allegedly being traded. The arrests followed a lengthy operation. [Source]
2026-06-07	Tourism	Children’s University Vienna opens registration for summer programme	The Children’s University Vienna has opened its programme for curious children aged seven and up. Around 20,000 places are available in lectures, seminars and workshops across seven universities and colleges plus two research institutions. The sessions run from 13 to 25 July. [Source]

Sources: Wiener Festwochen, Visiting Vienna, Visiting Vienna, Vienna Info, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien

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Originally published: 2026-06-07T10:11:09.841993

Current Events in Vienna in May

Date	Title	Details
to Jun 21	Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival, 75th anniversary)	The Vienna Festival runs 15 May to 21 June with 35 theatre and music productions, 13 world premieres and exhibitions at 34 venues, marking its 75th anniversary. Ticketed, 21 free projects; all ages. Notable: Europe’s largest crossover arts festival, with Patti Smith’s free open-air opening, Robert Wilson’s ‘The Tempest’ (Burgtheater, 5 June) and Susanne Kennedy’s ‘Parsifal’. [Source]
May 28–31	Affordable Art Fair (Marx Halle)	The Affordable Art Fair takes place at Marx Halle from 28 to 31 May, offering contemporary art at accessible prices. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a relaxed, buyer-friendly fair bringing galleries and emerging artists together in a converted industrial hall, aimed at first-time collectors and seasoned buyers alike. [Source]
from May 13	Christoph Schlingensief: ‘It’s not my problem anymore!’ (MAK)	The MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) presents an exhibition on German director Christoph Schlingensief from 13 May. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a survey of the provocative theatre and film auteur’s boundary-pushing work, one of several major shows at Vienna’s leading design and applied-arts museum. [Source]
to Jun 14	Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Lower Belvedere)	Landscape paintings by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller are on show at the Lower Belvedere until 14 June. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a focus on the Biedermeier master’s luminous Austrian landscapes at the Belvedere, one of Vienna’s most celebrated museums set in a Baroque palace complex. [Source]
ongoing	Canaletto and Bellotto (Kunsthistorisches Museum)	The Kunsthistorisches Museum presents 18th-century cityscapes (‘vedute’) by Canaletto and Bellotto. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a chance to see the famed view-painters’ luminous depictions of European cities at one of the world’s great art museums on Vienna’s Ringstrasse. [Source]
Jun (month)	Vienna Pride / Rainbow Parade	Vienna Pride spans about two weeks of June with cultural events, lectures and exhibitions around the Naschmarkt and Mariahilf districts, culminating in the Rainbow Parade. Mostly free; all ages. Notable: one of Central Europe’s largest Pride celebrations, drawing huge crowds to the Ringstrasse for the parade. [Source]
Jun 19	Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn (Vienna Philharmonic)	The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Lorenzo Viotti, performs the open-air Summer Night Concert in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace on 19 June, broadcast worldwide. Free admission; family-friendly. Notable: one of Vienna’s signature cultural occasions, a free classical concert in the Baroque palace gardens watched by audiences around the globe. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-07	Transport	Bus line 77A returns to the Prater route for the summer	Vienna’s 77A bus line is temporarily returning to its traditional route through the Prater for the summer months. The change reconnects the Stadionbad pool directly to the public transport network. The arrangement will run until the new tram line 18 enters service in the autumn. [Source]
2026-06-07	Business	Vienna business chamber warns world stars are bypassing the city for concerts	Vienna’s economic chamber says big music stars have increasingly skipped the city on their tours over the past three years. It blames not only the ageing Stadthalle but also the limited number of large events held at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Acts such as Dua Lipa reportedly left Vienna off their schedules. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Three injured in horse-drawn carriage accident in Vienna’s old town	A Fiaker accident occurred on Friday afternoon in Vienna’s inner city. The 53-year-old driver fell from the carriage and was run over by it, while he and two passengers suffered light injuries. The incident took place in the historic centre. [Source]
2026-06-07	Urban development	Petition to save Vienna’s Donaustadt library passes 1,000 signatures	A petition to preserve the Donaustadt district library has gathered more than 1,000 signatures on an online platform. The building complex at Schrödingerplatz is slated for demolition in early 2027, and the library has already had to leave its old premises. No replacement location has yet been secured. [Source]
2026-06-07	Environment	Three in four Vienna public transport trips now air-conditioned	Vienna recorded its first hot days of the year in late May, with temperatures above 30 degrees felt in public transport. According to Wiener Linien, three out of four trips are now air-conditioned. The figures come as the city faces increasing summer heat. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Free children’s open-air theatre tours Vienna’s parks	The Yellow Cat Theatre is bringing a fantasy open-air play for children to several Vienna parks in June, starting at Hamerlingpark. The free production features seven dwarves, swamp monsters and witches on an adventure through an enchanted forest. The performances are aimed at young audiences across the districts. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public health	Vienna addiction services protest end of rehabilitation funding	Several Vienna addiction-help organisations are protesting the pension insurance agency’s withdrawal from funding a project for people with alcohol dependency. They warn the move threatens to worsen the rehabilitation care situation in the sector. The groups raised their concerns publicly on Friday. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Vienna criticised for switching cultural grants to single-year funding	The City of Vienna will end its common practice of multi-year cultural grants from September, awarding funding for only one year at a time. The IG Freie Theaterarbeit, representing independent theatre workers, has sharply criticised the change. Critics say the shift creates planning uncertainty for cultural institutions. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public safety	Vienna drug investigators arrest three suspected cocaine smugglers	Vienna drug investigators arrested three men suspected of smuggling large quantities of cocaine into the city after more than a year of surveillance. The suspects were caught in late May during a drug deal in which around one kilogram of cocaine was allegedly being traded. The arrests followed a lengthy operation. [Source]
2026-06-07	Tourism	Children’s University Vienna opens registration for summer programme	The Children’s University Vienna has opened its programme for curious children aged seven and up. Around 20,000 places are available in lectures, seminars and workshops across seven universities and colleges plus two research institutions. The sessions run from 13 to 25 July. [Source]

Sources: Wiener Festwochen, Visiting Vienna, Visiting Vienna, Vienna Info, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien

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Originally published: 2026-05-29T10:24:15.874334

Current Events in Vienna in May

Date	Title	Details
to Jun 21	Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival, 75th anniversary)	The Vienna Festival runs 15 May to 21 June with 35 theatre and music productions, 13 world premieres and exhibitions at 34 venues, marking its 75th anniversary. Ticketed, 21 free projects; all ages. Notable: Europe’s largest crossover arts festival, with Patti Smith’s free open-air opening, Robert Wilson’s ‘The Tempest’ (Burgtheater, 5 June) and Susanne Kennedy’s ‘Parsifal’. [Source]
May 28–31	Affordable Art Fair (Marx Halle)	The Affordable Art Fair takes place at Marx Halle from 28 to 31 May, offering contemporary art at accessible prices. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a relaxed, buyer-friendly fair bringing galleries and emerging artists together in a converted industrial hall, aimed at first-time collectors and seasoned buyers alike. [Source]
from May 13	Christoph Schlingensief: ‘It’s not my problem anymore!’ (MAK)	The MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) presents an exhibition on German director Christoph Schlingensief from 13 May. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a survey of the provocative theatre and film auteur’s boundary-pushing work, one of several major shows at Vienna’s leading design and applied-arts museum. [Source]
to Jun 14	Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Lower Belvedere)	Landscape paintings by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller are on show at the Lower Belvedere until 14 June. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a focus on the Biedermeier master’s luminous Austrian landscapes at the Belvedere, one of Vienna’s most celebrated museums set in a Baroque palace complex. [Source]
ongoing	Canaletto and Bellotto (Kunsthistorisches Museum)	The Kunsthistorisches Museum presents 18th-century cityscapes (‘vedute’) by Canaletto and Bellotto. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a chance to see the famed view-painters’ luminous depictions of European cities at one of the world’s great art museums on Vienna’s Ringstrasse. [Source]
Jun (month)	Vienna Pride / Rainbow Parade	Vienna Pride spans about two weeks of June with cultural events, lectures and exhibitions around the Naschmarkt and Mariahilf districts, culminating in the Rainbow Parade. Mostly free; all ages. Notable: one of Central Europe’s largest Pride celebrations, drawing huge crowds to the Ringstrasse for the parade. [Source]
Jun 19	Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn (Vienna Philharmonic)	The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Lorenzo Viotti, performs the open-air Summer Night Concert in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace on 19 June, broadcast worldwide. Free admission; family-friendly. Notable: one of Vienna’s signature cultural occasions, a free classical concert in the Baroque palace gardens watched by audiences around the globe. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-29	Local government	City of Vienna to build its big AI data centre on its own	The City of Vienna now plans to build its large AI data centre on its own, going it alone on the major technology project. The facility would support the city’s digital ambitions. The decision marks a significant step in Vienna’s push into artificial intelligence. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local government	Vienna introduces new rules for housing allocation	Vienna has introduced new rules for the allocation of housing, changing how municipal flats are assigned. The reforms aim to make the system fairer and more efficient. They affect many residents seeking affordable homes in the city. [Source]
2026-05-29	Culture	Vienna turns its focus to robots for a week	For a week, Vienna is all about robots, hosting events and showcases dedicated to robotics. The programme highlights advances in the field. It reflects the city’s growing engagement with cutting-edge technology. [Source]
2026-05-29	Festival	Rudolfstanz Grätzlfest brings three days of music and dance	The Rudolfstanz Grätzlfest is bringing three days of music and dance to a Vienna neighbourhood. The local festival offers a lively community celebration. It is a highlight of the district’s social calendar. [Source]
2026-05-29	Culture	E-mobility takes the spotlight with a car catwalk on Rathausplatz	Electric mobility is in the spotlight in Vienna, with an ‘auto catwalk’ showcasing EVs on the Rathausplatz. The display lets the public get up close to the latest electric vehicles. It promotes the shift toward cleaner transport. [Source]
2026-05-28	Culture	Vienna’s Theseus Temple exhibits trash from Uganda	Vienna’s Theseus Temple is showing an art installation made of trash from Uganda, turning waste into a thought-provoking display. The exhibition draws attention to environmental themes. It offers a striking contrast in the classical setting. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local affairs	Vienna set for up to 27°C and 15 hours of sun	Vienna can expect up to 27°C and around 15 hours of sunshine on Friday, forecasters say. The warm, bright conditions are drawing people outdoors. Residents are enjoying the taste of summer weather. [Source]
2026-05-28	Education	Thousands again protest university budget cuts in Vienna	Thousands of people have once more taken to the streets of Vienna to protest against budget cuts at universities. The demonstrators warn the cuts threaten higher education. The protests keep up pressure on the government over funding. [Source]
2026-05-28	Local government	Vienna’s Mayor Ludwig meets Rome’s mayor Gualtieri	Vienna’s Mayor Michael Ludwig has met Rome’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri, in talks underscoring ties between the two capitals. The meeting touched on shared urban challenges. It reflects cooperation between the European cities. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local government	FPÖ pushes ‘remigration’ and seeks to ban the term ‘racism’ in parliament	The far-right FPÖ is promoting ‘remigration’ and wants to ban the use of the term ‘racism’ in the state parliament, sparking controversy in Vienna. The push has drawn sharp criticism from opponents. It reflects deepening political divisions in the city. [Source]

Sources: Wiener Festwochen, Visiting Vienna, Visiting Vienna, Vienna Info, MeinBezirk Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien

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Originally published: 2026-05-22T12:18:32.863883

Current Events in Vienna in May

Date	Title	Details
to Jun 21	Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival, 75th anniversary)	The Vienna Festival runs 15 May to 21 June with 35 theatre and music productions, 13 world premieres and exhibitions at 34 venues, marking its 75th anniversary. Ticketed, 21 free projects; all ages. Notable: Europe’s largest crossover arts festival, with Patti Smith’s free open-air opening, Robert Wilson’s ‘The Tempest’ (Burgtheater, 5 June) and Susanne Kennedy’s ‘Parsifal’. [Source]
May 28–31	Affordable Art Fair (Marx Halle)	The Affordable Art Fair takes place at Marx Halle from 28 to 31 May, offering contemporary art at accessible prices. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a relaxed, buyer-friendly fair bringing galleries and emerging artists together in a converted industrial hall, aimed at first-time collectors and seasoned buyers alike. [Source]
from May 13	Christoph Schlingensief: ‘It’s not my problem anymore!’ (MAK)	The MAK (Museum of Applied Arts) presents an exhibition on German director Christoph Schlingensief from 13 May. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a survey of the provocative theatre and film auteur’s boundary-pushing work, one of several major shows at Vienna’s leading design and applied-arts museum. [Source]
to Jun 14	Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Lower Belvedere)	Landscape paintings by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller are on show at the Lower Belvedere until 14 June. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a focus on the Biedermeier master’s luminous Austrian landscapes at the Belvedere, one of Vienna’s most celebrated museums set in a Baroque palace complex. [Source]
ongoing	Canaletto and Bellotto (Kunsthistorisches Museum)	The Kunsthistorisches Museum presents 18th-century cityscapes (‘vedute’) by Canaletto and Bellotto. Ticketed; all ages. Notable: a chance to see the famed view-painters’ luminous depictions of European cities at one of the world’s great art museums on Vienna’s Ringstrasse. [Source]
Jun (month)	Vienna Pride / Rainbow Parade	Vienna Pride spans about two weeks of June with cultural events, lectures and exhibitions around the Naschmarkt and Mariahilf districts, culminating in the Rainbow Parade. Mostly free; all ages. Notable: one of Central Europe’s largest Pride celebrations, drawing huge crowds to the Ringstrasse for the parade. [Source]
Jun 19	Summer Night Concert at Schönbrunn (Vienna Philharmonic)	The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Lorenzo Viotti, performs the open-air Summer Night Concert in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace on 19 June, broadcast worldwide. Free admission; family-friendly. Notable: one of Vienna’s signature cultural occasions, a free classical concert in the Baroque palace gardens watched by audiences around the globe. [Source]

City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-21	Education policy	Vienna Mayor Ludwig rejects university austerity drive	Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig pushed back against a university austerity drive, rejecting cuts that institutions warn could force the closure of study programmes. His stance aligns the city with universities resisting budget reductions. The dispute reflects national pressure on higher-education funding, with Vienna home to some of Austria’s largest universities. [Source]
2026-05-22	Education	University budget: rector says closing study programmes is possible	Amid budget pressures, a university rector said the closure of study programmes is possible if funding is cut, Der Standard reported. The warning intensified debate over higher-education financing in Austria. Universities argue that reduced budgets threaten teaching capacity, while officials weigh fiscal constraints against academic provision. [Source]
2026-05-22	Transport	Track damage causes hours-long public transport disruption in Vienna	Track damage caused an hours-long disruption to Vienna’s public transport, snarling services for commuters. Operators worked to repair the fault and restore normal running. The breakdown highlighted the vulnerability of the city’s busy network to infrastructure faults, with passengers advised to use alternative routes during the outage. [Source]
2026-05-22	Transport	City councillor Novak wants to fundamentally reform Vienna’s taxi market	Vienna city councillor Novak announced plans to fundamentally reform the city’s taxi market, signalling changes to regulation and operations. The overhaul aims to modernise the sector and address long-standing concerns. The proposals could reshape how taxis operate in the Austrian capital, affecting drivers and passengers alike. [Source]
2026-05-22	Public safety	Report reveals failings in train evacuation in the Wienerwald tunnel	A report revealed failings in the evacuation of a train in the Wienerwald tunnel, raising safety concerns about emergency procedures. The findings prompted scrutiny of how passengers are protected during incidents in rail tunnels. Authorities are expected to review protocols in light of the identified deficiencies. [Source]
2026-05-21	Public safety	Second toddler dies after apartment fire in Ottakring	A second toddler died following an apartment fire in Vienna’s Ottakring district, compounding the tragedy after the earlier death of another child. Investigators were examining the cause of the blaze. The deaths shocked the neighbourhood and renewed attention to residential fire safety in the city. [Source]
2026-05-22	Justice	14-year-old charged with murder in Vienna	A 14-year-old has been charged with murder in Vienna, authorities announced. The case involving a juvenile suspect drew significant attention. Prosecutors are proceeding under provisions for young offenders as the legal process unfolds, with details limited given the suspect’s age. [Source]
2026-05-22	Infrastructure	Vienna lays out a water strategy for the city’s future	Vienna presented a water strategy to secure the city’s supply for the future, addressing resilience amid climate pressures. The plan covers sourcing, infrastructure and conservation. Vienna, long known for its high-quality spring water piped from the Alps, is planning ahead to safeguard the resource for a growing population. [Source]
2026-05-22	Politics	Higher penalties possible for climate activists in Austria	Austria may introduce higher penalties for climate activists, ORF reported, as authorities respond to disruptive protests. The proposal has sparked debate over the balance between public order and the right to protest. Activists and civil-liberties advocates warned against criminalising demonstrations, while supporters cited disruption concerns. [Source]
2026-05-22	Culture	Future of the Donaustadt public library remains uncertain	The future of the Donaustadt public library in Vienna remains uncertain, MeinBezirk reported, amid questions over its premises and operation. Residents and users expressed concern about access to the local branch. The uncertainty has prompted calls for clarity on the library’s role in serving the district’s community. [Source]

Sources: Wiener Festwochen, Visiting Vienna, Visiting Vienna, Vienna Info, MeinBezirk Wien, Der Standard — Inland, MeinBezirk Wien, MeinBezirk Wien

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City News in Vienna – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-22	General	Einjähriger in Wien bei Sturz von Klettergerüst kritisch verletzt	Zu einem schweren Unfall kam es am Donnerstagabend in einer Favoritener Parkanlage. Ein einjähriger Bub soll beim Spielen auf bzw. bei einem Klettergerüst dermaßen unglücklich gestürzt sein, dass er sich in kritischem Zustand befand. WIEN/FAVORITEN. Größerer Einsatz im Kampf um das Leben eines Einjährigen am Donnerstagabend in Favoriten. Wie “Heute.at” zuerst berichtet, verunfallte das Kleinkind… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Josefstädter Schüler wollen Tiere mehr schützen	Zahlreiche Schülerinnen und Schüler kamen vor Kurzem in die Bezirksvorstehung Josefstadt, um zu erfahren, welche ihrer Anträge umgesetzt werden. Sowohl Kinder der Piaristenvolksschule Maria Treu, als auch jene der Volksschule Lange Gasse, kamen vorbei. WIEN/JOSEFSTADT. Das Kinderparlament tagte in der Josefstadt und sorgte für einen vollen Saal in der Bezirksvorstehung. Während draußen aufgrund… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Höhere Strafen für Klimaaktivisten möglich	Nach den Gerichtsurteilen gegen Mitglieder der „Letzten Generation“ wegen Sachbeschädigung haben acht Personen Berufung eingelegt. Darunter auch die durch den Protest bekannt gewordene Anja Windl. Aber auch die Staatsanwaltschaft beantragte in mehreren Fällen höhere Strafen. (via ORF Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Hietzinger Schüler bastelten “Fußballwürfel” für Kinder mit Vitiligo	Schülerinnen und Schüler des Gymnasium Himmelhofgasse gestaltete einen „Fußballwürfel“, um auf die Hauterkrankung Vitiligo aufmerksam zu machen. Der Würfel soll Kindern mit Vitiligo Mut machen und ein Zeichen gegen Ausgrenzung zu setzen. WIEN/HIETZING. Die Klasse 3h des Gymnasium Himmelhofgasse in Hietzing hat im Rahmen eines sozialen Schulprojekts einen besonderen „Fußballwürfel“ aus Karton… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Unibudget: Rektor Schütze hält “Schließung von Studienrichtungen” für möglich	Der Rektor der Universität Wien, Sebastian Schütze, befürchtet massive finanzielle Einschnitte auch an der größten Hochschule des Landes: Kleine Studienrichtungen müsse man “sich leisten können” (via Der Standard — Inland) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Warum Daten allein kein Vorteil sind – und was Unternehmen wirklich brauchen	Wer Daten hat, glaubt oft, auf einem Schatz zu sitzen. In vielen Unternehmen lagern riesige Mengen an Rohdaten in Systemen, die kaum jemand kennt, in Formaten, die kaum jemand lesen kann, und für Zwecke, die kaum jemand noch benennen kann. Der Glaube: Irgendwann werden wir damit etwas anfangen. Das Ergebnis: Meistens nichts. Anna Neureiter beschäftigt sich genau mit diesem Problem. Als Data… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	MeinBezirk und Special Olympics laden zum Inklusionslauf	Am Samstag, 27. Juni, geht der Specials Olympics Inklusionslauf powered by MeinBezirk im Prater über die Bühne. Bis zu 200 Teilnehmende sollen sich die Sportschuhe schnüren, egal ob mit oder ohne Einschränkungen. Gelaufen werden 3,4 Kilometer. WIEN/LEOPOLDSTADT. Ein großes Sportevent jagt das nächste in der Hauptstadt. Die 9. Nationalen Special Olympics Sommerspiele finden vom 25. bis 30. Juni… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Bericht deckt Mängel bei Zugräumung in Wienerwaldtunnel auf	Ein Untersuchungsbericht stellt den Verantwortlichen bei der Evakuierung eines mit 400 Passagieren besetzten ICE kein sonderlich gutes Zeugnis aus. Es hatte über sieben Stunden und einen Großeinsatz gebraucht, um alle Fahrgäste im Ende Juli aus dem Wienerwaldtunnel zu befreien. WIEN/PENZING. Einen aufsehenerregenden Großeinsatz gab es Ende Juli 2025 im Wienerwaldtunnel. Der Eisenbahntunnel… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Wasserstrategie für Wiens Zukunft	Wiens Bevölkerung wächst. Diese Tatsache und auch der Klimawandel lassen den Wasserverbrauch steigen. Die Stadt verfolgt daher Ausbaupläne und wirft mit der Strategie „Wiener Wasser 2050“ einen Blick in die Zukunft der Versorgung. (via ORF Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Fridays For Future ruft zum “Kabarettprotest” in Wien auf	Die Klimaaktivistinnen und -aktivisten von Fridays For Future setzen diesmal auf Protest mit Humor: Am Freitag, 22. Mai, lädt die Bewegung in Wien zu einem „kabarettistischen Klimaprotest“ unter dem Motto „Alle Augen aufs Budget!“ ein. WIEN. Mit einer ungewöhnlichen Protestform will Fridays For Future auf die geplante Budgetsanierung aufmerksam machen. Neben einem Demozug sind auch satirische… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Das sind die günstigsten Tankstellen in Wien	Tanken kann ganz schön teuer werden – damit du nicht unnötig viel Geld ausgeben musst, erfährst du hier täglich, wo in Wien du Benzin und Diesel günstig tanken kannst. WIEN. Wien hat ein gut ausgebautes Öffi-Netz. Dennoch kann es für den einen oder anderen notwendig sein, mit dem Auto fahren zu müssen. Damit die Fahrt zur Zapfsäule nicht mit einem riesigen Loch im Börserl endet, bekommst du hier… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	25 Grad und lebhafter Wind kurz vor dem Wochenende in Wien	In den kommenden Tagen wird es reichlich Sonne und sogar bis zu 30 Grad geben. Den Start macht der Freitag kurz vor dem verlängerten Wochenende mit 25 Grad und viel Sonnenschein. WIEN. Während noch am Donnerstagabend die Temperatur auf 15 bis zehn Grad in einigen Teilen der Stadt gesunken ist, wird es zunehmend warm in den kommenden Tagen in Wien. Am Freitag, 22. Mai, kurz vor dem verlängerten… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Novak will Wiener Taximarkt grundlegend reformieren	Die Wiener Taxibranche steht unter massivem Preisdruck und macht ihrem Unmut darüber immer wieder lautstark Luft. Der Ruf nach neuen Tarifen ist für Vizebürgermeisterin Barbara Novak (SPÖ) aber allein nicht ausreichend. Wie sie den Markt reformieren möchte und bis wann sie den “gordischen Knoten” gelöst haben will, verriet sie exklusiv im MeinBezirk-Interview. WIEN. Seit November demonstrieren… (via MeinBezirk Wien) [Source]
2026-05-21	General	Festwochen-Eröffnung mit Patti Smith	Heute Abend feiern die Wiener Festwochen die Eröffnung ihrer 75. Ausgabe mit einer ungewöhnlichen Mischung aus Punk-Ikone, Schmusechor und norwegischem Black Metal. Erstmals findet das Event auf dem Heldenplatz statt, mit Patti Smith als Star. (via ORF Wien) [Source]

Sources: MeinBezirk Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, ORF Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, Der Standard — Inland, MeinBezirk Wien, MeinBezirk Wien, MeinBezirk Wien

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Originally published: 2026-05-12T15:33:33.837443

Current Events in Vienna in May

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Sources: b2b Vienna info, Wikipedia, Stadt Wien, VIENNA.AT, Wiener Linien, ORF Wien

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Current Events in Vienna in October

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Current Events in Vienna in October

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