The Ball Season
January-February
This stately seasonal event sees dozens of balls take place at classic locations around the city. The first, and arguably the best, is the Vienna Opera Ball in February. Book tickets early to watch grandly attired lords and ladies dancing to the music of international waltz ensembles.
OsterKlang
March-April
Vienna’s most famous classical music festival takes place every year over the Easter period. The programme spans the centuries, from the baroque era to modern times, and features some of the most talented classical performers in Austria.
KlangBogen
July-August
Vienna’s strong operatic tradition is celebrated at this annual summer opera festival, which traditionally concludes with a concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the Wiener Musikverein's Golden Hall.
Viennale – Vienna International Film Festival
October-November
The most important international film event in Austria, this long-running festival has been showcasing outstanding documentaries and short feature films since the 1960s. It now attracts an audience of more than 80,000 people every year.