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A collection of ancient Nordic sagas about heroes and gods, Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson & Mikael Torfason’s stage version of The Edda is now available to English audiences, thanks to the Burgtheater’s new PROMPT app. 

Celebrating the local art form of the Wienerlied – songs in Viennese slang – Wean Hean goes into its 21st iteration with a broad range of events from musical comedy to Beethoven’s 250th birthday. 

Choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti‘s homage to Edith Piaf explores the legendary chanteuse’s charisma and energy entirely through dance, eschewing visual effects and utilizing multiple ballerinas to portray the singer. 

Dedicated to contemporary European auteur cinema with socio-political leanings, Crossing Europe’ 17th iteration beckons with about 160 features, shorts and documentaries, including a tribute to Austrian artist Valie Export. In addition, acclaimed Oscar-winning director Costa-Gavras will open the festivities with the Austrian premiere of his latest film, Adults in the Room, based on Yanis Varoufakis‘ memoir on the EU’s 2015 bailout of Greece.

Aimed at acquainting kids with the wonders of soil, this workshop includes feeding earth worms, learning about composting and even sculpting, using earth as clay! 

Choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti‘s homage to Edith Piaf explores the legendary chanteuse’s charisma and energy entirely through dance, eschewing visual effects and utilizing multiple ballerinas to portray the singer. 

Connecting hundreds of independent designers to the wider public, WAMP (short for Where Art Meets People) transforms the Museumsquartier’s courtyard into a lively cultural bazaar, filled with stalls offering everything from ceramics to clothing.

One of Europe’s largest children’s sporting events, Athletics Light brings together over 20,000 elementary school pupils for a track and field tournament, while also allowing kids to try their hand at different sports. 

The renowned London Symphony Orchestra and its chief conductor Sir Simon Rattle will perform Bela Bartok’s Concert for Orchestra, a piece written in exile in the United States reflecting the trauma of the early 20th century. 

Bring your favourite book with you and share how it inspired you with others over tea at Café Hummel every fourth Wednesday of the month! 

Celebrating the local art form of the Wienerlied – songs in Viennese slang – Wean Hean goes into its 21st iteration with a broad range of events from musical comedy to Beethoven’s 250th birthday. 

Dedicated to contemporary European auteur cinema with socio-political leanings, Crossing Europe’ 17th iteration beckons with about 160 features, shorts and documentaries, including a tribute to Austrian artist Valie Export. In addition, acclaimed Oscar-winning director Costa-Gavras will open the festivities with the Austrian premiere of his latest film, Adults in the Room, based on Yanis Varoufakis‘ memoir on the EU’s 2015 bailout of Greece.

One of Europe’s largest children’s sporting events, Athletics Light brings together over 20,000 elementary school pupils for a track and field tournament, while also allowing kids to try their hand at different sports. 

Choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti‘s homage to Edith Piaf explores the legendary chanteuse’s charisma and energy entirely through dance, eschewing visual effects and utilizing multiple ballerinas to portray the singer. 

A new rooftop terrace is opening at MuseumsQuartier on top of the Leopold Museum. Designed by the renowned architects Ortner & Ortner, the MQ Libelle will offer spectacular views of the city centre along with refreshments. Entry is free-of-charge!