Street festival 'the other way around' in Vienna: a festival for diversity and joie de vivre!

Street festival 'the other way around' in Vienna: a festival for diversity and joie de vivre!

Esterhazygasse, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On June 7, 2025, the street festival "The other way around is not wrong" will take place in Esterhazygasse in Vienna and the start of the Vienna Pride Week will start. The event, which lasts from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is intended to set a sign of openness, joie de vivre and the promotion of diversity. District head Markus Rumelhart will speak to the opening and support the motto "with each other in Mariahilf". Entertainment is provided with a broad program, starting with DJ opening and drag Queen Bloodsugarx. Participation is free of charge and access is barrier -free, which makes the event attractive to everyone interested. Further information can be found on the website of the Mariahilfer Kultur platform that the project is wearing.

As part of the festival, a diverse music program is also offered. Crystal clear vocals by Crystal O, German-Pop by Kleinabaoho and Indie radio from Einhorn are just a few highlights that are waiting for the festival goers. The crowning glory is a DJ closing with the Naughty Night DJ team and the live performance of Querfunk, the headliner of the event. These events are aimed specifically at the LGBTIQ community in Vienna and the district population that are invited to show their solidarity.

Vienna as a rainbow capital

Vienna has established itself as a rainbow capital, known for openness, acceptance and solidarity. The city pursues the goal of further strengthening the right of self-determination and visibility of the LGBTIQ community and counteracting discrimination. Measures to support the rainbow parade and the Pride Village are still secured by the city administration. In the coming years, the city is planning to examine the application for Vienna as the venue for the World Pride from 2027, depending on the developments according to the Corona crisis.

In order to increase the visibility of the LGBTIQ community, an LGBTIQ check in the city administration is also introduced to promote innovative projects. In cooperation with LGBTIQ clubs and the police, a package of measures against discrimination and HATE Crime will be developed to ensure the security and rights of LGBTIQ people in Vienna.

important LGBTIQ events in Vienna

The Vienna Pride Week is just one of many important events that Vienna has to offer. From May 31 to June 15, 2025, the city is dominated by the LGBTIQ community, with the rainbow parade as the highlight on June 14th. The “Vienna Fetish Spring” festival will also take place from May 28th to June 1st, which attracts fetish friends from all over the world. Wien.info also reports about the diversity ball in September and the different events related to fetish and queer life in the city area.

Due to the challenges of the Corona crisis, the LGBTIQ community has increasingly required support. The city of Vienna has responded to these needs and plans extensive measures to improve quality of life and equal treatment for all citizens. The combination of cultural events, political commitment and social initiatives continues to position Vienna as a lively and advanced city for LGBTIQ people and their rights.