Vienna celebrates: Kirtag season and open-air events start on May 29th!

Vienna celebrates: Kirtag season and open-air events start on May 29th!

Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien, Österreich - On May 29, 2025, everything in Vienna is all about festivals and customs. With the arrival of spring, the cultural events start in the open air and enliven the federal capital. The Kirtag season has started and numerous festivities create a lively mood in the city.

A highlight is the Stefflkirtag , which takes place on Stephansplatz until June 9th. Here, 58 stands with handicrafts, culinary delicacies, drinks, services and concerts are waiting for the visitors. The entire net proceeds of the Stefflkirtag benefit from the St. Stephan cathedral. Another popular Kirtag, the Maurer Kirtag in Liesing, was opened on Christ's Ascension and attracts until June 1st with rides and traditional Kirtagenstalls.

Upper Austria Sommer Frischen on Heldenplatz

On May 30th and 31st May the Heldenplatz der Upper Austria-Sommerfischer , a pleasure and adventure festival, will focus on regional products of high quality. Visitors can look forward to music, culture and cuisine, and admission is free. The initiative aims to promote the connection to Upper Austrian culture and to offer guests a comprehensive experience.

In addition, the Vienna short film festival , in which short films are shown in various cinemas of the city between 250 and 350. Another cultural event is the "Waltz Into Space" concert by the Vienna Symphoniker, which takes place on May 31 in the Herrmann beach bar with free admission.

variety of Austrian culture

The diversity of Austria's culture is also celebrated as part of the Wiener Wiesn-fests . The festival lasts a total of 18 days and highlights the traditions of a federal state over eight days. In September, for example, Burgenland is represented, with appearances by folk dance groups and regional musicians. The aim of the festival is to appreciate and bring the different customs and culinary specialties of the country together.

The We are Vienna Festival , which takes place from June 1 to 23, the cultural offer in Vienna will continue to enrich by offering events in unusual places with free admission. The open-air cinema on the roof of the main library, which begins on June 1st and runs until September 13th, also promises numerous entertaining film screenings.

With these diverse events and festivals, Vienna once again shows its cultural liveliness and awareness of tradition and customs.