Spring in Vienna: These events await you in April

From March onwards, you can look forward to traditional Easter markets, some of which continue until after Easter. With handicrafts, colorfully painted eggs, and floral decorations , you ‘ll find them at various locations in Vienna. The Easter and Spring Market at Schönbrunn Palace lasts the longest and offers something for the whole family. Until April 25, you can enjoy seasonal delicacies, stroll around, and ride the train or the Ferris wheel.

From Vienna to Styria – without leaving the city. Around 100 exhibitors and over 1,500 Styrian program participants set up their stands and stages to present their regional culture and gastronomy. You can expect a combination of Styrian cuisine, a varied music program, and concrete vacation inspiration. Look forward not only to the live cooking studio and the family program, but also to the Styrian weeks in the city’s restaurants and coffee houses.

Jazz and swing fans take note! The Jazz brings you a very special concert experience with its tribute concert to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Listen to the live band’s soulful reinterpretations of great hits such as “Fly Me to the Moon” and “What a Wonderful World.” In an intimate club atmosphere, you share your tables with other guests, making it not only a musical but also a social experience.

More than 170 exhibitors bring their handmade, one-of-a-kind items to Vienna at the Art & Design Market, far removed from mass-produced goods. Here you will discover unique fashion, jewelry, furniture, ceramics, stationery, and graphic design. Small labels and up-and-coming talents use the premises of the Ottakringer Brewery to present their sustainable products. On site, you can talk directly to the creative minds and find original pieces that cannot be found in ordinary stores. In between, you can fortify yourself in the beer garden before continuing your browse.

The Vienna Vintage Photo Fair is taking place for the fourth time this April. Admission is free, and around 40 exhibitors will be presenting their works and collections. If you’re passionate about vintage photography, this fair is an absolute must for you. View the old pictures, talk to the exhibitors and talk shop, and learn more about the history and background of the creations.

Experience your favorite music as a classical reinterpretation by candlelight. Surrounded by hundreds of candles, you can listen to the greatest hits of Adele, Taylor Swift, or Queen in a romantic atmosphere. Embark on a musical journey full of goosebump moments that you won’t soon forget.

The Vienna Whisky Festival brings around 80 brands and hundreds of varieties from all over the world to Vienna. You’ll discover the full spectrum of whisky culture: from the Scottish Highlands and Irish distilling to Japanese sophistication and New World whiskies. In the masterclasses, you’ll learn more about maturation processes, barrel storage, and flavor profiles. This allows you to immerse yourself in the art of production and learn to understand the complex profiles of whiskeys. Bagpipe music and matching food complement your tasting experience at the Ottakringer Brewery.

April gets sporty with the 43rd Vienna City Marathon. The race takes you through the city over 42 kilometers. The starting point is on the Reichbrücke, where participants will be sent off in several waves starting at 9 a.m. Coffee, tea, and pastries await you at the finish line to recharge your batteries. The award ceremony will take place at 12 noon in front of the Burgtheater, where the three fastest men and women will be honored. This year, for the first time, a 10K race will take place at the same time as the marathon. Join in and cheer on your loved ones as they take on the challenge.

Do you like to immerse yourself in fantastic worlds and embark on spectacular adventures? Then Fantasy Con in April is just the thing for you. Authors of the genre read from their works and share their expertise in panel discussions. The Silver Sabers Combat Academy will show you how to wield a sword properly, so you can become a hero or heroine yourself. And in Artist Alley, artists will present their works and offer them for sale. Of course, you can also look forward to your own gaming area and lots of like-minded people.

The Red Lotus Festival is taking place in Vienna for the fifth time this April. The film festival presents a carefully curated selection of Asian cinema hits. Not only will you get to see the films, but you can also meet some of the filmmakers in person, who are traveling to Vienna especially for the event. The focus this year will be on Chinese cinema, but other films will also be represented.

In April, a sparkling drone ballet set to Vivaldi transforms the Viennese night sky into a shimmering canvas. If you want to end spring with a real wow moment, you should make a note of the DroneArt Show. From April 30 to May 2, the night sky above the Freudenau racecourse will be lit up by hundreds of synchronized drones. They will be accompanied by a live string quartet playing Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”

Spring also marks the start of beer garden season, and what could be better than a fresh lager? At the annual Ottakringer Tank Beer Days, the name says it all: you can enjoy Helles and Wiener Spezial straight from the beer tank. The beers are unfiltered and unpasteurized, as you would otherwise only get them directly from the brewery. If you fancy this unique beer experience, don’t miss the Tank Beer Days.

The longest blues festival in the world is back in town. Over 40 concerts await you at Vienna Blues Spring. If you’re looking for live music in Vienna in April, you’re guaranteed to find it here: the ten-week blues festival offers over 40 concerts with national and international artists at several venues in Vienna. Most of them take place at the legendary Reigen.