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September 18–21, 2025, at Vienna’s Rathausplatz—almost 40 hours of music, the best of Viennese cuisine, and more
After a successful premiere in May 2024, which attracted around 54,000 visitors to Vienna’s Rathausplatz despite the rain, the Wienliebe Festival will return in September 2025 in a new season, but with the same charm.
For four days—from September 18 to 21 – Rathausplatz will once again be transformed into a stage for joie de vivre, cultural diversity, and Viennese hospitality. Viennese residents and guests from all over the world are invited to discover, taste, and experience the most beautiful sides of the city.
The festival sees itself as a celebration of Vienna for Vienna. It creates an atmosphere that is characterized by conviviality, enjoyment, and comfort. During these days, Rathausplatz will be a meeting place for people of all generations to celebrate together, stroll around, and immerse themselves in what makes Vienna so lovable and livable.
Ludwig: Festival is a “declaration of love to the city”
“The Wienliebe Festival impressively demonstrates how rich and diverse our city is. With its mix of music, cuisine, and crafts, #wienliebe is not just an event but also an attitude towards life and a declaration of love for the city and its people, who achieve so much every day. The festival brings together people who love Vienna and turns our city into a stage for its most beautiful facets for four days,” emphasized Mayor Michael Ludwig.
“Our city’s economy is as diverse as the city itself—one of the great strengths of Vienna as a business location. I am therefore all the more delighted that, following last year’s successful premiere, we can host the Wienliebe Festival again this year. And in doing so, we can showcase and celebrate the many facets of Vienna. Our city is famous for its cuisine as well as its products and services. Vienna’s companies are part of this unique flair, which finds its expression in #wienliebe,” said Walter Ruck, President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce.
Programm on Saturday, September 20: Austropop, Falco & Friends
Saturday is all about Austropop. In the evening, the Original Falco Band, together with well-known guests, invites you to pay tribute to perhaps the most excellent pop star in Austrian music history. During the day, a celebration of Austropop awaits on the festival stage, promising additional excitement with well-known names.
10:15–11:00 a.m.: Morning pint with Jazz Gitti
11:20 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Remember Georg Danzer & Friends with Constantin Luger
12:20–1:00 p.m.: Rarities from Austria with Marco Prinner and Rubin
1:20–2:00 p.m.: Austropop girl power with Birgit Denk and Niddl
2:20–3:00 p.m.: Austropop legends with Stefan Eigner and Benny König
3:20–4:40 p.m.: Best of Austropop
5:20–7:00 p.m.: Horak plays Ostbahn
8:30–9:30 p.m.: Falco tribute
Programm on Sunday, September 21: Strauss – interpreted classically and modernly
On Sunday, the last day, the festival comes to a close in a cheerful and elegant atmosphere. During the day, variations on Strauss are performed in honor of the Waltz King in various arrangements, from chamber ensembles to large orchestras. The afternoon is devoted entirely to the waltz: “Alles Walzer!” invites visitors to take to the dance floor themselves. The highlight is a joint quadrille on Rathausplatz—a festive finale that brings the Viennese ball tradition into the public space.
10:00–10:40 a.m.: Divinerinnen Sextett: Strauss in Schrammel style
11:00–11:40 a.m.: Wiener Blut in Sievering: Eisinger-Havlicek-Schulz
12:00–12:40 p.m.: Mandolin Orchestra Alszauber
1:00–1:40 p.m.: Werklmann Oliver Maar: Strauss from the barrel organ
2:00–2:40 p.m.: KK-Strings: From Mozart to Amadeus Strauss
3:00–3:40 p.m.: Strauss alla Jazz: Kohlich-Neugebauer-Roczek-Schulz
4:00–4:45 p.m.: Ball Orchestra Krisper & Die Wiener Tanzschulen present “Alles Walzer”
Opening hours
Saturday, September 20: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Free admission
Information at wienliebe.wien.gv.at
- source: wien.gv.at/picture: WienLiebe Festival 2025 – sempre-vita.com
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