World Cup screenings, Donauturm
North America is hosting the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup this year. But if you're not travelling to the US, Canada or Mexico, you can catch some of the football action at venues in Vienna. Word of caution: be prepared to stay up late or get up early!
This year's tournament is special for Austria because it's the first time in 28 years that the "Red-White-Red" team is represented on the world football stage.
In Vienna, the Danube Tower (Donauturm) is organising public screenings featuring large screens, indoor and outdoor areas, music, snacks and drinks.
A select number of matches will be played so make sure to check out what's on the schedule. Of course the Austrian team's moment in the spotlight will be celebrated. Here are the dates and times to know:
- June 17th, Austria vs Jordan in San Francisco, 6am CEST
- June 22nd, Argentina vs Austria in Dallas, 7pm
- June 28th, Algeria vs Austria in Kansas City, 4am
As we get closer to the event, smaller pubs and venues will screen some games. Look out for signs particularly along the Donaukanal and in football bars around the Gürtel and Prater areas.
READ ALSO: How to watch the 2026 men's football World Cup in Austria
Dates: Throughout June and July
Vienna Pride and the Regenbogenparade
Pride month has already kicked off but don't worry if you haven't got involved yet because there are plenty of opportunities on the horizon.
Running until mid-June, Vienna celebrates LGBTQ+ communities with talks, parties, workshops and demonstrations among other events.
The biggest is the Regenbogenparade or Rainbow Parade which sees around 300,000 people march along Vienna's Ringstrasse. The aim is to call for respect and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bi, straight, trans, cis, inter and queer people in Austria, Europe and around the world.
The parade starts at 12 noon from the Pride Village at Rathausplatz and proceeds past the Parliament, Heldenplatz, the Vienna State Opera, Stubenring, the Urania, Schwedenplatz, Franz‑Josefs‑Kai and the Stock Exchange, ending at Schottentor.
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People will also gather throughout the day at Rathausplatz for a pride celebration with music, speeches and food and drink.
Now in its 30th year, people are encouraged to attend the parade with colourful banners to support inclusion for all.
Dates: Until June 14th, Regenbogenparade takes place June 13th
Sommernachtskonzert Schönbrunn
Vienna is known around the world for its classical music culture – and there's an accessible way to enjoy it in June.
The Vienna Philharmonic’s free open-air Summer Night Concert takes place this year on June 19th.
Set in the gardens of the stunning Schönbrunn Palace, it remains one of the city’s most iconic summer traditions.
Thousands of people gather in the palace grounds for an evening of classical music against the backdrop of the Gloriette and baroque gardens.
This year, the concert will be conducted by Lorenzo Viotti, with Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel performing as soloist.
Entry is free but if it gets too busy, entry to the Palace Park will be cordoned off.
If you can't make it, broadcaster ORF will air the concert on the night from 9.20 pm on ORF 2, while 3sat will broadcast it the following day on June 20th at 8.15pm.
Dates: June 19th, 8.45pm
Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival Weeks)
Running until June 21st, the world-renowned festival weeks putting culture in the spotlight, are back.
Now in the 75th year, Vienna's Festival Weeks bring together theatre, debate, film, music and more.
Highlights include Susanne Kennedy’s production of Parsifal, and Robert Wilson’s The Tempest.
Some events are free to attend while you need a paid ticket for others.
Dates: Until June 21st
As temperatures rise, Wien's MuseumsQuartier shifts into full summer mode with a special Summer Stage dedicated to outdoor screenings, gigs, listening clubs, pop-up bars and more.
And it's extra special this year as the arts and culture complex in the 7th district is marking its 25th year.
Under the Motto 'Generation MQ', the area has been transformed into living piece of art, sharing stories of community through its Vision and Resistance exhibition.
The theme this year is Vienna Bites so you can expect furniture to glow in Punschkrapferl pink and soda-lemon yellow colours.
Plus don't forget to check out the WAMP design market Summer Edition at the MuesumsQuartier on June 27th.
Dates: Throughout June
Kino am Dach, rooftop of Vienna's Hauptbücherei (main library)
Film lovers: you'll be glad to hear that Kino am Dach is back!
Book a ticket for a screening of a movie like Charli xcx's The Moment, Bugonia or Elvis Presley Live in Concert, and watch it on a rooftop on a warm summer evening. Make sure to check what language the movie is being screened in or if there are subtitles.
Dates: From June 1st
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Gustav Klimt and Medicine: Images of the Flow of Life,The Josephinum
Vienna's vast network of museums and exhibitions means there is always something exciting to check out.
But if you haven't been to the Gustav Klimt exhibition at the Josephinum, the collections of the Medical University of Vienna, keep in mind that it ends on June 28th.
The display explores the relationships between Klimt, science and medical progress in Vienna around 1900. A highlight is the faculty painting Medicine, which was destroyed in 1945 and is said to be one of the Austrian artist's most controversial and innovative works.
Dates: until June 28th
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