As environmental concerns grow, this exhibition looks to architecture and urban planning’s roles in sustainable development.

An exhibition on the era eventually known as known as ‘Red Vienna,’ a period between the two World Wars where city hall was dominated by a progression of innovative Social Democrats –  a time of great advancements in architecture and quality of life which contributed greatly to the success of the city we see today.

Even at 80 years old, Hermann Nitsch remains the most prominent enfant terrible of the Viennese art world, notorious for his blood-drenched Orgien Mysterien Theater and his fondness for working with animal carcasses, entrails and ritual sacrifice. This exhibition marks the first time a museum has turned its attention to Nitsch’s so-called Poured Paintings, offering an alternative glimpse into Nitsch’s vision.

After a successful three seasons, Citywave once again sets up at Shopping City Süd, giving landlocked Austrians the chance to surf with their stationary wave riding technology. In June, the Citywave pro World Tour will stop by for a qualifier, with various international surfers competing €10,000 and an invite to the finals in Tokyo 2020.

With over 1,000 self portraits, Kalb’s work shows an artist delving deep into representation and the human psyche. Though still largely unknown, curator Rudolf Sagmeister presents the Voralberger’s often abstract early 20th century pieces as part of a necessary dialogue with permanent residents of the gallery including Kokoschka, Gerstl and Schiele.

Owing much to anti-classical art between the 15th and 18th centuries, Op Art, a mid-20th century movement based on optical illusions is still prevalent today, though usually taken lightly by critics. This exhibition aims to elucidate the wider context of this sensory and experiential style through paintings, reliefs and installations, ultimately making a case for its artistic worth.

For his debut European exhibition, the New York City-based abstract painter offers several works from throughout his 30-year career, illustrating his fascination with energetic, hallucinogenic colors and geometric shapes and influences ranging from Charles Darwin to the poet Petrarch.

Entitled “BRAVE NEW VIRTUES. Shaping Our Digital World,” this year’s Biennale for Change seeks to start a debate on values in the digital age through an interdisciplinary approach combining art, design and architecture. A number of exhibitions will open a debate about technology’s intersection with culture, gender, consumerism and possible futures.

Vienna’s natural history museum teams up  with the climate change charity, Project Pressure, for this special exhibition that aims to create an engaging picture of the state of the environment worldwide through the work of international artists.

Residing on the edge of abstraction and representation, the expressionistic works of painter Sean Scully are displayed in a new light via this never-before-exhibited study: 23 large-scale oil paintings of the artist’s 7 year-old son, Oisín, playing on the beach.

For this mixed format exhibition, artists have been invited to explore the concept of nature, with a focus on the role modern technology is playing in shaping our experience of it.

To celebrate what would have been the late, great Viennese architect’s 85th birthday, this exhibition explores his most notable work within the city through early developmental sketches to later renderings.

Raising awareness of environmental problems via sculpture, A Blazing World by local artist Claudia Märzendorfer focuses on plastic waste polluting the oceans with an installation that opens multiple perspectives.

Using performance art, sound sculptures, video and installations, German conceptual artist Schulz explores randomness and control in the mechanical production of images as processes for creation.

20 international brewers and over 150 different types of beer, as well as food trucks and live music, will descend on the Ottakringer Brewery for this summer festival dedicated to the blessed suds.

Making her name by approaching political and social topics with mixed media and dry humor, this Berlin-based artist and former teacher at the Bildende’s new exhibit I Cannot Hide My Anger is a site-specific installation that interacts with the Belvedere 21’s classic modernist architecture, physically reflecting male power structures in art history, politics and language.

Using state-of-the-art technology, director Peter Jackson has faithfully and painstakingly restored and colorized footage from the frontlines of the first world war, combining it with the voices of veterans to revitalize history for a new generation.

This time-honored music film festival transforms city hall square into a center of culture, replete with a children’s opera festival and an expansive international food court. The 150th anniversary of the Staatsoper is at the heart of this year’s program and will be duly celebrated with transmissions of big productions like Verdi’s Aida and Othello, with concert recordings of various pop stars and music legends rounding out the program.

Venture beyond the curtains of one of Vienna’s premier concert halls as the Konzerthaus grants guided tours throughout the summer off season.

Using a movie script conceived by English conceptual artist Gillick, the visual art quartet Gelatin will transform the Kunsthalle into a set incorporating members of the public.

With the 60 year-old Wien Museum undergoing major renovation over the coming years, its empty halls explore the subcultures of skating and street art, inviting participants and viewers to engage in an open, ever-changing, microcosmic exhibition.

For the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, relive that one small step for man through never before seen 70mm footage and audio recordings.

The exhibit Als Ich Can shows 3 of the 20 or so surviving works by this influential 15th century painter, offering a glimpse into the time of Duke Philip, early renaissance urban culture and courtly life in the Burgundian Netherlands.

Featuring a mix of well-known names and newcomers, this major contemporary dance festival will showcase more than 50 productions and 230 workshops at nine theaters and two museums over the course of a month. Choreographer and director Johann Kresnik, who will celebrate his 80th birthday this year, will open this year with a bloodthirsty production of Macbeth; Charles Koroneho and Carol Brown from New Zealand, Andrew Mournehis from Australia and Kim Jae-Duk are some of the new faces that will give workshops at ImPulsTanz; and Comfort Fedoke, who has shared the stage with Missy Elliott and Rihanna, will get busy in the Urban Dance Department.

Danny Boyle’s latest comedy has a struggling musician waking up in a world without the Beatles, and quickly exploiting the fact to pass off the Fab Four’s songs as his own.

Screening a fun and thought-provoking mix of international features, documentaries, shorts and experimental films free of charge, the Frameout Film Festival is a cinephiliac’s dream come true. This year features a program co-curated with the q21, /slash film festival and Calle Libre street art festival.

With expert teaching from Senegalese dancer, musician and poet Mamadou M’Baye, learn some moves of his homeland and develop your own compositions.

Enjoy wine with a view at the highest rooftop bar in the heart of Vienna! Up on the 14th floor of the Herrengasse skyscraper, its unique setting and fine wines lets you relax like you’re on top of the world.

Vienna’s premier summer after work party for art lovers returns, offering a chance to explore the famous museum and its galleries with a spritzer in hand.

Emmerich Kálmán’s classic 1915 operetta about a Hungarian cabaret performer falling in love with an Austrian nobleman comes to Schloss Haindorf in the scenic Kamptal wine region, featuring the Wiener Kammerorchester. Shuttle bus available from the Konzerthaus.

Promoting respect, harmony and cultural understanding, this festival will see youth and children’s choirs from around the world performing for a better future in some of Vienna’s most storied venues. With both competitive and non-competitive categories, particularly gifted singers will be selected to join the World Peace Choir, which will travel the world to unite one and all in song.

Now 10 years old, this weekend festival for local pop music in front of Karlskirche and surrounding environs presents exceptional talents like rapper Ebow, singers Lylit, Avec and Lou Asril as well as WURST, the latest project of the artist Thomas Neuwirth, Eurovision song contest winner. Currently empty for renovation, the Wien Museum will act as festival center, also hosting the Politically Correct Comedy Club (PCCC).

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the creation of what is now regarded as Gödel’s Universe, this conference has prominent mathematicians and scientists including Nobel laureate Rainer Weiss looking at the legacy of the celebrated logician’s theories.

Unwind and dance through the summer evening with the sounds of FM4 DJs at this new afterwork club night on the magnificent Heldenplatz.

Join the rollerbladers and cyclists for a weekly nocturnal ride through the streets of Vienna! Organized by the Green Party, this group rides to push for more room for people-powered vehicles. Leave the exhaust fumes behind and skate with the city under the lights.

Learn conscious dance the 5 rhythms & Soul Motion way at these weekly mini-workshops and allow yourself to be inspired from within, taking cues from your environment and fellow dancers.

Your body is a temple – and dance is worship! Aimed at those familiar with the 5 rhythms and Soul Motion methods, use conscious dance to celebrate life! If you’re new to 5 rhythms, try Soulrhythms Saturdays!

Since reforming in 2009, the ’90s British rock band fronted by Skin (Deborah Ann Dyer) has been releasing new material regularly. Join them as they take their latest record, Anarchytecture, and an extensive back catalogue on the road.

Enjoy wine with a view at the highest rooftop bar in the heart of Vienna! Up on the 14th floor of the Herrengasse skyscraper, its unique setting and fine wines lets you relax like you’re on top of the world.

The world’s best men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams return to the Donauinsel to battle it out in front of tens of thousands of spectators at this major sporting event.

Showing off the magic of brevity, this short film festival presents quirky and unusual cinematic experiments from the world over.

Vienna’s premier summer after work party for art lovers returns, offering a chance to explore the famous museum and its galleries with a spritzer in hand.