Must-see entertainment in Vienna

  • Krieau

    Prater & East of the Danube

    Sidling up to the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in the Prater is Krieau, the track where Vienna’s trotting meets are held. Visit the website for a timetable of…

  • Akademietheater

    Schloss Belvedere to the Canal

    Opened in 1922, the 500-seater Akademietheater is the second venue of Vienna's highly esteemed Burgtheater. It stages predominantly contemporary…

  • Kino wie noch nie

    Prater & East of the Danube

    Every summer the Augarten plays host to this two-month open-air cinema, which screens a mixed bag of art-house, world, cult and classic films.

  • Bundestheaterkassen

    Vienna

    The state ticket office only sells tickets to federal venues: Akademietheater, Burgtheater, Staatsoper and Volksoper. No commission is charged. Staatsoper…

  • Theater in der Josefstadt

    Vienna

    Theater in der Josefstadt is a theatre in the Volkstheater mould, with an ornate interior and traditional German productions, founded in 1788. One hour…

  • Schauspielhaus

    Vienna

    The Schauspielhaus pushes the boundaries of theatre in Vienna with unconventional productions, in German and often in English. Whatever the theme, you can…

  • Das Odeon

    Prater & East of the Danube

    This oft-forgotten performance venue looks suitably grand from the outside but the interior doesn’t impress as much – come for the performance versus a…

  • Stadthalle

    Vienna

    The Stadthalle is a major venue for sporting events. Tennis tournaments (including the Austrian Open), horse shows and ice-hockey games are held here, and…

  • Viennale Main Booth

    Vienna

    Pick up prebooked Viennale Film Festival tickets at this booth. Tickets are sold online or by phone – a hotline number is published on the website once…

  • Wien-Ticket Pavillon

    Vienna

    This ticket booth housed in the hut by the Staatsoper sells tickets for all venues. No commission fee is charged on museum admissions, but there can be a…

  • Breitenseer Lichtspiele

    Vienna

    Dating from 1905, Breitenseer Lichtspiele still contains its original fittings and plays old B&W classics and independent films (in German).

  • Info unter den Arkaden

    Vienna

    This branch of the Bundestheaterkassen is located on the Kärntner Strasse side of the Staatsoper.

  • English Cinema Haydn

    Vienna

    The Haydn is a comfortable cinema screening mainly mainstream releases films in their original language, on four separate screens.

  • Jirsa Theater Karten Büro

    Vienna

    This is one of the larger ticketing offices in the city. Tickets for a range of performances and venues are sold here, but note there's a commission of 25…

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