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EasyCityPass Vienna tips: August 2026
Summer in Vienna is best known for its vibrant open-air lifestyle, characterized by outdoor cultural events, relaxation by the water, and balmy evenings at the Heurigen. During the warmer months, the city transforms into a giant open-air stage.
With our EasyCityPass Vienna discount partners, you can experience the essence of Vienna this August: The Zuckerlwerkstatt is perfect for anyone who loves sweet treats and traditional craftsmanship. Watching the morning training session at the Spanish Riding School is a wonderful way to start the day. The Schönbrunn Palace Concerts, including a guided tour of the palace, are an absolute highlight of any visit to Vienna.
Do you have limited mobility? Or do you need other kinds of assistance for your visit to Vienna? Then you’ll find helpful tips in our blog post “Experiencing Vienna Accessibly”. The main line closure is still in full swing, but you can still get around. You’ll find all the details on this in the blog as well.
You’ll find all open-air events and other event recommendations, such as a new electronic music festival on Vienna’s Danube Island, the Isle of Summer Festival, in our event calendar.
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Zuckerlwerkstatt
At the Zuckerlwerkstatt Wien, you can watch firsthand how candies are made using traditional artisanal methods. In addition to the popular candies, there are now also handmade caramel candies in new flavors. During demonstrations, you’ll learn step by step how sugar is transformed into little works of art.
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Spanish Riding School
The Spanish Riding School’s morning training session offers you a behind-the-scenes look at the world-famous Lipizzaner horses. Experience the daily training of young and experienced stallions as riders work on precision, elegance, and the classical exercises of the High School of Riding. This gives you an authentic glimpse into a equestrian tradition that has been cultivated in Vienna for centuries.
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Schönbrunn Palace Concerts
The Schönbrunn Palace Concerts combine music and history in a unique way. Before the concert, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the palace on an exclusive guided tour after regular visiting hours. Afterward, you’ll enjoy works by Mozart and Strauss in a historic setting. An extraordinary evening at one of Vienna’s most famous landmarks.
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Inspiring blog articles for your trip to Vienna
Experience Vienna barrier-free
Vienna can be traveled and experienced without barriers. In the following article, we provide information on accessibility at Vienna Airport, Vienna Central Station, local transport and tourist facilities.
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Inspiring blog articles for your trip to Vienna
Main line closure on the S-Bahn
With the EasyCityPass Vienna, you can explore the city comfortably using public transportation. Due to the Vienna S-Bahn upgrade, there will soon be major construction sites and closures along the main line. Here’s all the important information about restrictions, improvements, and how you can still get from A to B with ease!
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Isle of Summer Festival Vienna
August 1, 2026
On August 1, 2026, Isle of Summer will bring electronic music to Vienna’s Danube Island for the first time. Over 30 international artists will perform on four stages, showcasing melodic techno, hard techno, and trance. The one-day open-air festival will transform the Danube Island into a massive festival venue for fans of electronic music.
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KulturSommerWien
July 2 – August 16, 26
During the Vienna Summer of Culture, the entire city becomes a stage: Throughout the summer, parks, neighborhoods, and public squares host free open-air performances featuring music, theater, dance, cabaret, and more. The festival brings culture directly into everyday life and invites visitors to explore and linger spontaneously.
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Photo: Dmitris Vetsikas, Pixabay
Film Festival on Vienna's City Hall Square
July 4 - September 6
The Vienna Rathausplatz Film Festival transforms Rathausplatz into a large open-air movie theater during the summer. Music films from the worlds of opera, pop, classical music, and musicals are shown on a giant screen, accompanied by international cuisine all around. With free admission, the square becomes a gathering place for balmy evenings, enjoyment, and culture under the open sky.
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Roof-Top Cinema
June 1–September 12, 2026
The open-air cinema on the roof of the Main Library. In 2026, for its 23rd season, Kino am Dach will explore the interplay between reality and the fragile construct of truth! The focus is on the fine line between conspiracy, illusion, and reality under the motto MIND GAMES. Unfortunately, screenings cannot take place in the event of thunderstorms, storms, or strong winds. If the screening must be canceled due to weather conditions within half an hour of the film’s start, your ticket will serve as a voucher that you can redeem on any other day during the season—so be sure to keep your ticket safe!
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Photo: Sukmu Yun & Jiyang Kim
ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival
September 7–August 9, 2026
ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival was founded in 1984 and has since grown into the largest festival for contemporary dance and performance. Every summer, the festival presents a uniquely diverse program featuring performances, workshops, research projects, and musical acts.
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