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The popular music film festival in Vienna
Cultural event on Rathausplatz in Vienna
When the sun slowly sinks behind Vienna City Hall, a very special summer experience begins: the Music Film Festival on Rathausplatz. For over 30 years, Vienna City Hall has been transformed into a stage for great musical moments, culinary diversity and atmospheric flair. World stars on the big screen, delicacies from all over the world and the special Viennese attitude to life make the festival one of the most popular cultural highlights of the summer in Vienna, and admission is free.
Clear the stage for the music film festival in Vienna
A daily open-air cinema awaits you on Rathausplatz, one of the absolute summer highlights in Vienna. Impressive opera, concert, ballet and jazz films are shown on a 300 m² LED screen in front of Vienna City Hall. These include productions with international stars such as Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
The music film festival on Rathausplatz in Vienna takes place from the end of June to the end of August and offers a varied cultural programme on around 60 evenings. The popular cultural programme in Vienna is free of charge and attracts culture enthusiasts of all ages who want to experience culinary delights and live music in the open air in Vienna.
Cultural summer lounge in Vienna
During the Vienna Film Festival, Vienna's Rathausplatz is transformed into an atmospheric summer lounge with soft lighting, cosy seating and urban flair that invites you to linger. The lively atmosphere is combined with a varied cultural and culinary programme that has something for everyone. Whether it's a romantic evening for two, an exuberant family outing or a relaxed get-together with friends, the film festival on Rathausplatz is a place where you can enjoy the summer in Vienna to the full and feel at home.
Culinary delights at the summer festival in Vienna
At the music film festival on Vienna's Rathausplatz, over 25 stalls with culinary diversity from all over the world await you. Enjoy traditional Austrian delicacies such as sausages and Kaiserschmarrn, Mediterranean specialities such as paella and falafel, Asian street food such as gyoza and samosas as well as American burgers and poke bowls.
Vegan and vegetarian delicacies as well as sweet treats such as baklava and strawberry nougat dumplings round off the culinary offerings at the Vienna Film Festival. There will also be refreshing Ottakringer beer, Viennese wines and international cocktails. The stalls on Vienna's Rathausplatz are open daily from 11 a.m. until late in the evening, perfect for any time of day and any taste.
Event information on the Vienna Film Festival
From around 11 a.m. every day, the food stands invite you to enjoy and linger, and as soon as dusk falls over Vienna City Hall, the film screenings begin. Admission to the summer festival in Vienna is free, no reservation is necessary: simply drop by, take a seat and enjoy the summer in Vienna.
Specials & highlights at the music film festival in Vienna
The music film festival on Vienna's Rathausplatz offers much more than just impressive film screenings. The focus is regularly on special themes that make the programme varied and exciting. From classical music weeks to jazz and opera specials to festivals centred around international music genres. At weekends, the square is also transformed into a lively stage for live concerts, with local and international artists providing a rousing atmosphere.
The popular jazz breakfasts are a particular highlight: Visitors can start the day with relaxed sounds and a delicious breakfast and immerse themselves in the world of jazz. The festival attaches great importance to diversity and inclusion. That's why there are also special family programmes that allow all generations to experience culture, as well as barrier-free offers so that no one is excluded. The result is a diverse, open and inviting cultural experience right in the heart of Vienna.
Your room for the Vienna Film Festival
At the Hotel Am Parkring you can always keep an overview of Vienna and find the peace and quiet you deserve after a visit to the music film festival to reflect on the evening. See for yourself and book your room today. See you soon at the cultural event on Rathausplatz in Vienna!
