Festival Venue
Wiener Festwochen
Vienna, Austria·Est. 1951
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Lehárgasse 11, 1060 Vienna, Austria
The Wiener Festwochen is Vienna's international festival of theatre, music, and performance art, held annually in May and June across venues throughout the Austrian capital. Founded in 1951 as part of the cultural reconstruction of postwar Vienna, the festival presents a curated program of international theatre, opera, and dance that often provokes, challenges, and exhilarates in equal measure.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Dress Code
Varies by Event
Visitor Guide
Tickets, pricing, and getting there
Rush & Day-of Tickets
Standing room tickets available at evening box office; specific rush policies vary by venue and performance.
Getting There
Varies by performance venue; festival utilizes multiple locations across Vienna including Burgtheater, Volkstheater, and MuseumsQuartier.
Around the Venue
Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby
Green Room — Vienna
Performer City Guide
3 practice spaces, 2 music stores, 1 vocal coaches
- Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (mdw)
Contact the relevant department directly to inquire about practice room access for visiting professional artists — arrangements vary by semester and department. The mdw's building complex also houses the Anton-von-Webern-Saal (concert hall) and numerous ensemble rehearsal rooms. The university is a 5-minute walk from the U3 Rochusgasse station.
- Wiener Konservatorium (Vienna Conservatoire)
The Wiener Konservatorium is more flexible than the mdw for visitors seeking practice access. Located in the heart of the 1st Bezirk, it is the most conveniently situated practice facility for performers working at the nearby Konzerthaus, Staatsoper, or Theater an der Wien. Contact the administration directly to arrange access.
- Vienna Philharmonic Rehearsal StudiosWebsite
Musikverein Wien
Watch for rehearsal schedules posted online; sometimes open dress rehearsals are announced for fans and emerging musicians.
Rehearsals typically 10am-1pm weekdays; check Musikverein website for public access info
- Struna Musik$$$
Staatsoper (State Opera House)
Staff can recommend local repair technicians and provide referrals to voice coaches and accompanists.
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm; closed Sundays
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Wheelchair Accessible
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