August in Vienna is a feast for all the senses! The city on the Danube really blossoms in summer and offers a variety of exciting events and activities. Vienna is full of life and culture. So if you’re not spending your vacation elsewhere, you should definitely check out the best events this month. Whether you’re a fan of classical music or romantic open-air cinemas, here are some highlights you shouldn’t miss in Vienna in August.
Ottakringer Beer Festival
If you like beer, you’ll love August in Vienna. The city’s largest pop-up beer garden offers a varied summer program over nine weeks: this includes over 20 freshly tapped beers, street food, live music, beer yoga, pub quizzes and specials for families such as a bouncy castle. And all with free admission!
📍 Location: Ottakringer Brewery, 1160 Vienna
📅 Date: until August 29
aniNite: Anime and Mange Fan Convention
Even more top class awaits you at Austria’s largest anime, manga and pop culture convention. Thousands of visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. The huge offer includes manga workshops, cosplay competitions, a show program and lots of food trucks. And in Artist Alley, you will find both local and international artists presenting their best works.
📍 Location: Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna
📅 Date: August 8 – 10
Cinema on the roof
Throughout August in Vienna, there will be open-air cinema on the roof of the main library – often including films in the original language with German subtitles. Until September 13,Kino am Dach will be showing films in the open air – from international classics to current Austrian productions. This year’s motto “Love Stories” is dedicated to love in all its facets: from rom-coms and dramas to arthouse classics. Discover everything about the cinemas in Vienna here.
📍 Location: Main Library
📅 Date: August 1 to 31
Vienna Classical Music Festival
For ten concert evenings, you can experience top-class music at the Vienna Classical Music Festival. In the historic ambience of the Minorite Church, the Residence Orchestra performs masterpieces by Mozart, Haydn, Vivaldi, Strauss, Brahms, Schubert and others under renowned conductors. An absolute highlight for lovers of classical music! International soloists and lesser-known pieces round off the program.
📍 Venue: Minoritenkirche, Minoritenplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
📅 Date: August 1, 2, 14 – 16
Film festival on Rathausplatz
The Film Festival has been a classic among Vienna’s summer festivals for 35 years: throughout July and August, Rathausplatz is transformed into a vibrant open-air meeting place. Night after night, you can experience musical gold from opera, classical music, pop and rock – with free admission. There’s no better way to describe summer in Vienna!
📍 Location: Rathausplatz
📅 Date: August 1 to 31
Cultural Summer Vienna
In August in Vienna, the wonderful summer of culture continues with cabaret, music, dance, literature and theater – all free of charge. There is a varied program on nine stages throughout the city, creating a festival atmosphere in the open air. The events are aimed at all age groups and invite you to experience the Viennese cultural scene in a relaxed atmosphere.
📍 Location: various locations
📅 Date: August 1 to 31
Vienna Cabaret Festival
You can prepare yourself for strained stomach muscles at the Vienna Cabaret Festival: Eleven Austrian comedians will make you laugh at the 15th Vienna Cabaret Festival. The festival will be opened by Viktor Gernot and Thomas Stipsits: Roland Düringer, Angelika Niedetzky, Clemens Maria Schreiner, the Kernölamazonen, Herbert Steinböck, Weinzettl & Rudle and Andreas Vitasek.
📍 Location: Arkadenhof of the Vienna City Hall
📅 Date: July 28 – August 2
ImPulsTanz Festival
The ImPulsTanz-Festival is the biggest festival for contemporary dance and performance ever! Every summer, you can experience a unique program of performances, workshops, research projects and musical acts. The artists perform at various locations in Vienna, such as the shores of Lake Aspern or the Lentos Art Museum.
📍 Location: various locations
📅 Date: July 11 – August 11