Top things to do in Vienna this October. Find out what is happening this month in Vienna. The best Vienna events, film and music festivals, markets, get-togethers and much more…
1. Viennale International Film Festival
2. Forward Festival Vienna
3. Long Night of Museums
4. Edelstoff Market for Young Design
5. Vienna Whisky Convention
6. POTS und BLITZ Design Market
7. Wien Modern Music Festival
8. Blickfang Vienna Design Market
9. Beer Pong Vienna in Ottakring
10. Festival Fair for Art
Austria’s most important and famous festival will take place in Vienna from October 19. At 5 different venues you can see many new and interesting films from different genres produced by filmmakers from all over the world. Join this event, which is a perfect example of urban flair, and enjoy many unique films in the heart of Vienna at the 61st edition of the Viennale International Film Festival.
Another film festival returns to Vienna this October. Gartenbaukino has organized a 2-day festival where you can share your thoughts, ideas and inspirations with other like-minded people: the Forward Festival. The program includes numerous film screenings, workshops and debates. This year’s edition of the festival will be even better than the last. For more information about the program and venues, visit the official website of the festival.
This October you can rejoice, because the Long Night of Museums is back. On the first Saturday of the month, a number of well-known but also lesser-known institutions open their doors to visitors from 5 pm to 1 am. Numerous exhibitions, special events, attractions for children and, above all, lots of fun. All this awaits you at this year’s Long Night of Museums. The only thing you have to do is to buy a ticket, valid in every museum.
This market is organized for all people who like sustainable, handmade products and enjoy new and interesting things. On the first Saturday and Sunday in October, Marx Halle in Vienna will host your favorite market. Edelstoff brings you minimalist fashion, current trends, special materials and much more. Plus the best street food and a cozy lounge area. So be sure to stop by and enjoy what Edelstoff Market has to offer.
On the fourth weekend in October, Vienna will become an international whisky hotspot! Numerous distilleries, brand managers, retailers and independent bottlers will present top brands and varieties from all over the world. The Vienna Whisky Convention is all about experiencing and enjoying the delicious amber liquid. The event will take place at the MQ, where tradition meets modernity.
Design market for ceramics and porcelain! POTS and BLITZ – the design market for handmade clay works in Vienna – brings together national and international ceramicists. Discover the diverse elements of ceramic art! Exquisite art objects, artfully crafted porcelain figurines, excellent porcelain jewelry, high-quality utility ceramics and fine table decorations are offered at reduced prices. This wonderful design market will take place from Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8 in the Oval Hall of the MQ, so be sure to stop by!
From October 31 to December 2, the Wien Modern Festival, a festival dedicated to art and music, will once again host plenty of thrilling interactions between artists and lovers of new music of all shapes and sizes. Hundreds of small events will be popping up at various locations in Vienna. Come to this unique festival and experience the inspiring encounters between artists and visitors.
Blickfang Vienna is bringing a design exhibition to the MAK. From Friday through Sunday, from October 20 to October 22, local and international designers will showcase their greatest furniture, fashion, and jewellery creations. In addition, on Friday evening, the design fair will turn into a night shopping mile, where you can shop, drink and listen to music at the MAK in Vienna.
On October 14, a unique and special event will take place at the Ottakringer Brewery. After several very successful years, the Beer Pong Tournament is coming back to Vienna to offer music, entertainment and most importantly beer and good vibes for all who are interested in this spectacle. Buy a ticket and come to this event either as a participant or as a spectator. Whatever you decide, we guarantee that you will not be bored.
Fair for Art offers again this year ideas and solutions for people who are passionate about antiques and design. Come to the Aula der Wissenschaften between October 7 and 15 and browse through the numerous stands with many antiques as well as contemporary and classic art. The event is organized by the Association of Austrian Antique and Art Dealers and is undoubtedly one of the most important events on the Viennese cultural scene. The detailed program of the fair can be found on the official website.
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