Vienna Film Festival celebrates 35 years - unique programs await you!

Vienna Film Festival celebrates 35 years - unique programs await you!

Wien, Österreich - On June 9, 2025, preparations for the 35th Film Festival at Wiener Rathausplatz are in full swing. This important event, which has been taking place annually for 35 years, will come up with an innovative concept this year. For the first time, the program follows a clear dramaturgical weekly scheme, in which a certain topic is dedicated every weekday. Monday of classical music, Tuesday and Wednesday of the operetta, musical and jazz, Thursday to Saturday will be reserved for the legendary concerts and current pop productions as well as the Sunday of the opera.

The festival begins on June 28, 2025 and, as in previous years, admission is completely free for all visitors. The event will be open daily from 11 a.m., with film screenings that start when the darkness broke down, describes Vienna.at .

A new concept for visitors

The festival is characterized by an open interior design with five new umbrellas and seating areas. For the first time, a gastronomy is also offered directly in the cinema area to further enrich the experience for visitors. The new structures and the design are designed to offer guests a comfortable and inviting environment to enjoy the numerous film and live events, according to the official website of the festival Film Festival-rathausplatz.at .

The musical offer includes high -quality concerts that are presented on a large screen. The variety of program items ranges from large pop concerts to impressive classical music and will include numerous well -known artists such as Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Katy Perry.

The program in detail

An extract from the exciting program provides for the following highlights:

• June 28th: ​​Billie Eilish - Live at the O2
• June 30th: Donau So blue: a dwindling blue
• 02.07.: Austria 3 - Live in front of Schönbrunn Castle
• 03.07.: Whitney Houston - The Concert for a New South Africa
• 04.07.: Bruce Springsteen and the e Street Band - Live in Barcelona
• July 29th: Best of Glastonbury 2023 - with Arctic Monkeys, Elton John, and other sizes
• July 10th: Best of Glastonbury 2023 - with Foo Fighters, Guns N 'Roses, Texas and The Hu

In addition, the children's opera festival will take place every Friday in the Rathauspark, which is specifically curated for the youngest visitors.

Important information for participants

Visitors should also be clear about the data protection guidelines. According to the information on Filmfestival-rathausplatz.at , personal data are processed according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes the collection of contact details for the return of lost items or the use of cookies for analyzing the website.

The Film Festival at Wiener Rathausplatz not only offers great film and music experiences, but also a platform for social encounters and cultural exchange, while the city of Vienna guarantees a safe and hospitable environment for all participants.