Top things to do in Vienna in September. Find out what is happening this month in Vienna. The best Vienna events, film and music festivals, markets, summer get-togethers and much more…
1. SLASH Filmfestival
2. GinMarkt Vienna
3. Vienna Coffee Festival
4. Summerize
5. International Art Fair Vienna
6. Vienna Fashion Week
7. WAMP Design Market Vienna
8. Vienna Design Week
9. Calle Libre’s Street Art Festival
10. Justiz Café Vienna
Towards the end of September, the spookily unique SLASH Filmfestival returns to Vienna, taking place at three different cinemas: Filmcasino, Metro Kinokulturhaus and Gartenbaukino. Combining film genres under the horror and fantasy categories, prepare for guts, gore, blood, and of course, gruesome and scary imagery played out on the screen — don’t say we didn’t warn you… Changing up each year, 2024’s overall running theme is “cosmic horror and folklore.” Local and international filmmakers premiere over 60 independent films, cult-classic revivals, documentaries, and more. Plus, each year special guests make an appearance. In past additions, Nicholas Cage was one! You can check out their programme online for more info, and the 11-day event runs from the 19-29 September.
The GinMarkt event is back once more at the beloved Ottakringer Brewery, running from Friday, 20 September to Saturday, 21 September 2024. Led by professionals in the industry, the stalls present gins from around the world, plus you’ll also learn gin-tastic tips, such as what’s the best tonic for gin or pairing ingredients for creating a gin cocktail, from herbs to flavour profiles. There’s plenty of food to sustain your hungry bellies, including Streatfood Austria, Pinsalino (for Italian), I Eat Vienna and Pita Pitstop (for Greek). There’s also live DJs to amp up the good vibes! The festival will once more be taking place at the same place as its proverbial Vienna Rum Festival, i.e., the brewery!
The time has come again for all coffee-lovers at the annual Vienna Coffee Festival! Headed up once more at Marx Halle, it’s the perfect opportunity to delight your senses, and learn the art of coffee brewing! This year, Moka Pot Coffee is the star of the show, but you’ll also learn a whole bunch, like what’s the difference between a portafilter and an Aeropress. Discover how to properly roast your coffee beans from the professionals, and with loads of tastings, workshops and demos to join, and also coffee machinery on sale. There’s even a Coffee Design Competition and a Guided Festival Walk. The event takes place from 6-8 September 2024.
Would you believe us if we told you that Vienna’s “aviation club” is bringing you one of the last parties of the summer…in one of the most unique venues…Yup, you read that right! Headed up at the CellaVie Aviation Club (where everything is themed around, well, aviation), this unusual venue has also been used for party and clubbing events recently. Decorated with “summer flair,” dance your hearts out to some of the best banging tunes from local Viennese DJs, welcome shots included! The dress code? “Fresh, stylish and sexy.” You can also reserve private tables if you feel like being extra fancy, and the party kicks off from 9.30pm. It all goes down on the 6th of September 2024!
As the birthplace of greats like Gustav Klimt, Vienna has long been associated with impressive art and culture. Now, the time has come when Vienna’s imperial landmark, the Baroque Schönbrunner´s Orangerie transforms itself into a hub of all things artsy. It particularly focuses on contemporary and classical modern artwork collections from the 19th to the 21st centuries! Displays are curated by 30 Austrian and international galleries and art dealers. It showcases not only well-known artists but up-and-coming creatives, too! Come and enjoy this fusion of contemporary and modern art in one place from 20-22 September 2024.
Fashionistas, Vienna Fashion Week is back and in perfect timing and alignment with the other globally renowned Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, London and NYC. If you want to feel like a celebrity and get a taste of the designer life, don’t hesitate to join frontrow (if you can get tickets). Enjoy the buzz of everything that comes with Fashion Week – red carpet events, catwalk moments and, if you’re lucky, your name in the spotlight. You’ll also have a chance to see the creations from local and international designers (like Claudier, Epos, Viktoria and Viktor and FERRARI ZÖCHLING), stylists and photographers, as well as join in on talks or shop the designs straight off the catwalk at the shopping area within Ovalhalle… This year´s Fashion Week will take place from the 9-14 September in the MuseumsQuartier!
Want a pair of lobster-shaped earrings? Or how about an adorable illustration for your little one’s bedroom of a puppy living in outer space? An abbreviation for ‘Where Art Meets People,’ shop for one-of-a-kind handmade, slow-made items from small design studios and unwind in WAMP’s chill-out area on the 21st of September. This open-air market is free of charge (bonus) and offers you many interesting handcrafted items to purchase from the fields of fashion, jewellery, accessories, home decor, art objects, children’s clothing and toys, as well as a variety of culinary delights. In the adjacent grove on the MQ’s forecourt, a diverse food area with deckchairs and music will be prepared for you to relax after your shopping.
Running since 2007, the institutional Vienna Design Week draws in over 40,000 visitors every year! It’s not surprising when you hear that they offer about 200 events around the city! If you are a fan of design and would like to find out more about current trends and ideas in the design industry, this one’s for you! Some of the categories it covers include ‘Urban Food & Design,’ ‘Social Design,’ ‘Debut,’ ‘Design Everyday,’ ‘Education’ and more, as well as talks and workshops. Find out more about design and how it influences our day-to-day lives now. Vienna Design Week will take place from 20-29 September 2024.
Do you have a thing for street art? Whether you’re an artist or simply love photographing street art like us, don’t miss the annual Calle Libre Street Art Festival (now in its 11th year of running). The theme for 2024 is “Comm:unity,” and some of the artists on show are Linda Steiner, Ruin, Nuno Viegas, Dante, Myers Alan & N U L O, Alex Senna, Tinta del Rio, INO and Jakob der Bruder — just in case you were wondering. Meet the artists, explore the walls and join in the artsy workshops! It kicks off from the 31st August to the 7th September 2024.
Are you looking for an interesting place that is not known to many? Keen to experience a one-of-a-kind atmosphere and a magnificent view over the city of Vienna? This hidden treasure is mainly aimed at people taking a break from court — yes, as in the legal kind — but this rooftop eatery and bar is also open to the general public! Set up on the rooftop of the Palace of Justice, drink in the views of the city’s spirals and buildings, and eat your hearts out with an ever-changing weekly menu! The Cafe is the brainchild of restaurateur Ivo Brnjic. It’s a fantastic spot for great food and cocktails, and an open terrace in the heart of Vienna! Don’t be surprised to see a few local celebs while you’re here, too!
Photo by @ Rosy Ko
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