Vienna celebrates Johann Strauss: Send Donauwalzer Live into space!

Vienna celebrates Johann Strauss: Send Donauwalzer Live into space!

Strandbar Herrmann, Wien, Österreich - On May 31, 2025, Vienna witness to an extraordinary event: The "Waltz Into Space" campaign celebrates the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss son with a unique live broadcast of his iconic Danube waltz. As OTS takes place in the popular beach bar Herrmann in Vienna, where the event takes place at 8:30 p.m. begins. The highlight is reached at 9:30 p.m.

This spectacular mission is made possible by the cooperation between Vienna Tourism and the European Space Organization (ESA). The endeavor to bring the Danube waltz into space should correct the omission of 1977 when this masterpiece was not sent to the universe with the Voyager Golden Record, such as Wiener Symphoniker Notice.

transfer to the vastness of space

In addition to the celebrations in Vienna, live broadcasts are also planned in several places worldwide. The sounds of the Donauwalker are broadcast not only in the Herrmann beach bar and in New York Bryant Park, but also in Madrid and on the ESA space probe. The signal will ultimately reach the NASA room probe Voyager 1 after 23 hours. The light beam, which symbolizes the waltz, is projected into the night sky by the roof of the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), as Johann Strauss 2025 explained.

A total of a large number of events in Vienna will take place on the occasion of the composer's 200th birthday. The cultural program comprises 65 productions, spread over 69 locations, and ranges from classic concerts to theater performances, circus and installations.

admission and program

Entry to the Herrmann beach bar is free of charge and the places are available according to the principle of "First come, first serve". The main concert in the MAK, under the direction of Petr Popelka, will perform the highlights, including Dvořák's "From the New World" and Mozart's "Jupiter". The transmission of the Danube Waltz will be sent live at 9:30 p.m. to the crowning glory at 9:30 p.m. The event will also be transferred to ORF on and ORF III.

In a particularly festive setting, the "Waltz into Space" mission should not only be understood as a homage to Johann Straus's son, but also as a significant cultural event that bridges between art and science and captivates the audience.