Art, culinary and leisure: Augarten turns into open -air gallery!

Art, culinary and leisure: Augarten turns into open -air gallery!

With the opening of the summer pop-up "Free Air" in the Vienna Augarten on June 25, 2025, the historic park becomes a open-air gallery. The artistic summer program, which will run until August 31, 2025, started on June 17, 2025. Under the direction of Paul Rittenauer, curated by Danielle Spera, visitors can enjoy contemporary art, cuisine and a varied cultural program outdoors. The concept transforms the Augarten into an open exhibition site where works of art are placed in a garden landscape.

Central part of the offer is a curated open-air exhibition with sculptures and installations by 18 artists, including well-known participants such as Stylianos Schicho, Lisa Grosskopf and Billi Thanner. The exhibitions are freely accessible every day, which appeals to a general public and makes art tangible. vienna.at emphasizes that the culinary delights will be versatile.

Culinary diversity

The culinary offer at the opening includes experimental sushi from "Tenno Sushi", Roman Pinsa and Antipasti from "Ragazzi, Pinsa", Smashed Burger from the "XO Grill" as well as wild boar cheese clainer and vegan beef tartar from "Nigl's inn". There are also organic Langos with creative toppings at "The Langos Bar". According to OE24.at also offers pearl wine, beer and cocktails and thus ensures an all-round Gastronomic experience.

The ceremonial opening of the open air Augarten took place on June 17th at 5 p.m. Various events are offered for over two and a half months, including exhibitions, concerts, DJ sets and readings. Every Thursday becomes special because vernissages or performances take place on these days. Entry to the exhibitions is free of charge, which makes a visit to art lovers and families particularly attractive.

prominent guests and art project Kör

The opening ceremony is enriched with prominent guests from business, culture and media, including Manfred Ainedter, Katharina Albrecht and Andreas Bayerle, to name just a few. This offers the possibility of promoting exchange and networks and further revitalizing cultural life in Vienna. Kör art in public space Vienna supports such projects by promoting temporary and permanent art in public spaces and making various art forms accessible in Vienna.

Overall, the artistic summer program in the Vienna Augarten not only promises a feast for the eyes for art enthusiasts, but also a feast for all the senses. With a combination of contemporary art and culinary delights, the park becomes a lively meeting point for Viennese and tourists.