Festival highlights: Johann Strauss 2025 makes Vienna to dance!

Festival highlights: Johann Strauss 2025 makes Vienna to dance!

Spittal an der Drau, Österreich - On June 9, 2025, Vienna is hot! Whit Monday is not only a holiday, but also the prelude to numerous cultural highlights that are waiting for the Viennese in the coming time. The event series "Johann Strauss 2025" started on June 6th and pays the waltz king Johann Strauss jr. Tribute with a colorful mix of concerts, theater and other events. This is how visitors can look forward to an unforgettable summer, which is all about classical music and the Viennese tradition. According to OnlineRerker , the program was already designed for the festival with great attention to detail.

The event "Save the Last Waltz for Me", which took place on June 6th in the Vienna Konzerthaus, stood out. Here artists such as Lino Camillo, Peaches and Naked Lunch presented a unique mix of music, short films and a DJ set by Lars Eidinger, followed by a 105-minute pop disco. A highlight is also the first podcast night in the honest hall on June 13th, which begins at 4:00 p.m.

cultural diversity in summer

Johann Strauss 2025 not only attracts with musical performances, but also offers a comprehensive cultural program. The program booklet, which presents a variety of events, follows the motto "Straussing IT Up in Vienna 2025". This motto is accompanied by elegant texts and visual design in the form of collages and 3D works of art. According to Johann Strauss 2025 The design of the booklet reflects the sky over Vienna, which gives the festival a unique character.

But that's not all. Summer still has some highlights on offer. On June 1st, the open-air adventure "Indigo and the 23 robbers" started in the Vienna City Park, followed by the theater disco on June 6th. Until the end of August you can look forward to many exciting events, including the "Summa Cum Strauss" concert on July 5 and the premiere of "Wiener Blood" on August 10th in the Schönbrunn Schlosstheater. Also the enjoyment of art is not neglected, with the opening of Oct.OPUS 25 from August 15th in the Resselpark, accompanied by concerts and other events, such as Press Vienna reported.

honors and awards

Another highlight is the awarding of the Austrian Comedy Prize Porcia, which took place on June 7th in Spittal an der Drau. Manfred Schild was awarded for his piece "Double Douckted" with the first prize and is given prize money of 5,000 euros and the option of realizing two performance series in 2026. The author and director of the Innsbruck Kellertheater, who saw the light of day in Innsbruck in 1968, is known for his creative productions and studied theater director at the Mozarteum.

For everyone who is still undecided, where they should spend their weekend: the diversity of the Viennese cultural scene offers something for everyone and invite you to dive into the world of music, theater and art. Summer in Vienna promises exciting experiences that should not be missed!