Autumn moves into the city: October in Vienna transforms the city into a picturesque fairytale, with cooler temperatures but also golden leaves and crackling foliage beneath our feet. It’s the time for cozy hours in inviting cafés and enjoyable restaurant visits. And Vienna also offers you plenty to experience this month: Discover international designer exhibitions, magical moments and spooky nights – there’s something for everyone.
Photo Vienna
Austria’s largest photo festival takes place this year between October 3 and November 2. Never before has there been so much program in the city! Discover the world of photography in museums, galleries, universities and other spaces. This year’s motto is “dynamic futures”. It’s all about the impact images have on our society today. How has this change taken place throughout history? Find out more about the first images of the surface of the moon through to today’s images with artificial intelligence. Be sure to visit the Opening Days on October 4 and 5!
📍 Location: Foto Arsenal Vienna
📅 Date: October 3 – November 2
Magical moments at the Magic World Vienna
Fantastic magic in all its facets awaits you in Vienna in September. Magic World Vienna delivers a grandiose program with the best magicians in the world. Be amazed by Anca & Lucca in their thrilling mental magic show. Marvel at inexplicable miracles up close in Close-up Wonders – when a small table suddenly becomes a big stage. Experience the whole range of magic in the Magic Variety Show, from masterful manipulation and fascinating mental magic to breathtaking large-scale illusions – with new stars and new tricks every month. Even the youngest are not neglected: magic for kids puts a beaming smile on the little ones’ faces, makes their eyes wide and even offers a glimpse behind the scenes of secret tricks. Magic World Vienna offers shows for every taste and every age. Let yourself be enchanted.
📍 Location: Magic World Vienna
📅 Date: various dates
Vienna Wiesn Festival
October is Wiesn time! We don’t have to travel to our neighbors in Munich for this. The Wiesn-Fest, the biggest Oktoberfest in the region, also takes place in Vienna! There are three festival tents, five alpine huts and lots of live music to enjoy . Admission is free during the day, but you need tickets for the tents in the evening. O’zapft is!
📍 Location: Kaiserwise in the Prater
📅 Date: September 25 – October 12
Vienna Design Week
📍 Location: various locations in Vienna
📅 Date: September 26 to October 5
A journey into the realm of animals
Embark on an extraordinary journey around the world in September – right into the realm of animals. “Planet of the Animals” brings you closer to these fascinating creatures than any other experience. Breathtaking projections take you to the most diverse habitats on our planet: from the icy expanses of the Arctic to the mysterious depths of the ocean and the dense, wild jungle. Interactive stations and immersive shows allow you to virtually immerse yourself in these worlds – whether on exciting jeep safaris through the wilderness or adventurous submarine trips under the surface of the sea. Grab your loved ones and meet the animals face to face.
📍 Location: Immersium Vienna
📅 Date: various dates
ℹ️Infos and ticketsHalloween in the Prater
The special Halloween night in Vienna in October is unmissable : get a real scare in the Vienna Prater! Spooky figures await you on one of the numerous ghost trains and witches and monsters roam the streets. And some of the attractions themselves, such as the roller coasters, will also get your adrenaline pumping. Don’t miss the big Halloween parade: it starts at 18:30 in the Prater.
📍 Location: Prater
📅 Date: October 31, 6.30 pm