Vienna Pride changed program: solidarity with victims from Graz

Vienna Pride changed program: solidarity with victims from Graz

Graz, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, the Vienna Pride changed its program as a sign of solidarity and commemoration of the victims of a tragic killing spree in Graz. A total of ten people were killed two days ago in this incident, which occurred in a school, including six girls and three boys between the ages of 14 and 17 and a seriously injured teacher who died in the hospital. The perpetrator, a 21-year-old Austrian, commits suicide after the killing spree. The authorities found a shotgun and a fist firearm at the scene.

In response to these events, Vienna Pride, whose organizers represented the LGBTQ+community, has decided to make the event kick-off on June 12th without music. Instead of a festive atmosphere with DJ sets, the Pride Village becomes a quiet and dignified place where flowers are laid down and mourning speeches. In particular, the Hosi Vienna expressed sympathy with those affected and their relatives.

program changes to commemorate

The highlighted program changes to the opening of the Pride Village include:

• Date: June 12th, 7pm
• content: mourning speeches and joint inflammation of a sea of ​​lights at 9 p.m.
• non -alcoholic drinks: On the first day, spirits are dispensed with; There are non -alcoholic drinks, beer, splashes and dishes.

The changed program also provides for various activities:

• 13:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Preparation of the funeral banner for the parade (Hall of Pride)
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Workshop of the Klagsverband against discrimination and exclusion
• 3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Free HIV and STE tests in the AIDS Aid Vienna Zelt
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Continuation of the production of the mourning banner
• 19:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Official opening with funeral speeches
• 21:00 - 10:00 p.m.: Sea of ​​lights with candles that can be brought with them.

event location and children's program

The Pride Village is designed as a space of calm and pausing. There is also a children's and youth program that is also tailored to the changed circumstances:

• 13:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Buttons and tattoos
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: face painting
• 16:00: Magic show

For young people from 12 to 27 years, additional offers are available, including a Voguing workshop.

While the Vienna Pride celebrates diversity in a creative and peaceful way, the memory of the victims of the killing spree is put in the foreground in Graz. This is done in the endeavor to show strength together and to send a message of solidarity to the community.