Donauinselfest 2025: Diversity, music and inclusion for everyone!

Donauinselfest 2025: Diversity, music and inclusion for everyone!

Donauinsel, Wien, Österreich - The Donauinselfest 2025, one of the largest open-air festival in Europe with free admission, takes place on the Danube Island from June 20 to 22, 2025. Under the motto "Your island. Real moments." Focus on the festival that focuses on the heart, attitude and lived diversity, an acoustic and visual celebration of music and culture.

With over 700 hours of music, culture and entertainment on 16 stages and more than 200 acts, it covers a variety of genres, including rock, pop, hip-hop, Wiener song, hit, electronic music and for the first time. The highlights include the pre-opening of the Vienna Volksoper and an inclusion concert with Milow. In addition, international artists such as Symba, Milky Chance, Kim Wilde, No Angels and Rag 'N' Bone Man will be seen. For lovers of Schlager & Austroits, the stage will come up with Jazz Gitti, Conchita Wurst and all respect, while electronic acts such as Milk & Sugar and DJ Artin on Obi / Kronehit create mood.

Inclusion and accessibility

A central concern of the festival is inclusion. This is promoted by numerous measures. The festival site is barrier-free and special wheelchair grandstands, shuttle services and a buddy system are available. The sign language performance by Pam Eden, which should take place at various concerts, are also particularly noteworthy. Furthermore, there are five magenta rest areas that serve as a retreat for visitors: in the inside with special needs.

The inclusion of people with disabilities not only meets the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabilities, but is also supported by the corresponding organization of the Danube Island Festival. Events have the potential to bring people together, but reality is often characterized by a lack of accessibility. All the more important is the implementation of inclusive approaches at the Danube Island Festival, which are also discussed in the recommendations for more accessibility at events. The consideration of physical, financial and cognitive aspects of accessibility is of central importance here.

sustainability and social responsibility

Another focus of this year's festival is on sustainability. A sustainability advisory board will promote the environmentally friendly structures of the festival. In addition, an interactive sustainability island raises awareness of festival visitors for environmentally friendly practices. Special measures to reduce food waste are also planned. In addition, the Charity partner 2025, the Austrian Cancer Aid Vienna, should be supported as part of cup donations and the sale of #DIF25 bags.

The all-round care is supplemented by a wide educational program in which over 120 teachers present the monster friends songs. In addition, there will be opportunities for discussions and transfer of knowledge about democracy on the Democracy island. An EU stand and an information center entitled "Parliament on Tour" give visitors insight into parliamentary processes.

The Danube Island Festival 2025 with its concept is not only a musical highlight, but also an example of social cohesion and a respectful way of dealing with each other. ORF III will report on the festival and offer more than 15 hours of program, while W24 grants additional insight behind the scenes. Further information and the complete program overview can be found on the relevant websites.

More details and the current status for the festival can be found on the pages of OTS , Wiener Bezirksblatt and Event partner .