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n o v e m b e r 25 | 20. - 26.
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"Heya Girls!"
The combination is truly unusual. Indonesian artist Indah Arsyad combines contemporary issues with indigenous Hindu mythology from Java and Bali. Driven by her deep concern about climate change and environmental destruction, she translates ancient Javanese symbols, such as wayang figures, gamelan sounds and traditional chants, into a modern language, linking them with data and high-tech visualisations. In her new exhibition, “The Ultimate Breath”, at the Weltmuseum, she uses real-time scientific data on pollution in Indonesian rivers to control the light, sound and movement of her installation in Vienna. Arsyad does not depict disaster, but her fascinating dialogue between nature observation, technology and spirituality quickly illustrates the fragile balance between humans and nature. You can even meet Indah Arsyad in person – just drop by the museum and ask her questions.
Wishing you a mindful week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
Weltmuseum, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna. From 26 Nov. Meet the Artist: 26-29 Nov. 16:00 to 17:30. Web
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Cover: Indah Arsyad
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...specialtour |
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| Burgtheater |
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Klimt Ceiling Paintings at Burgtheater
Wow, this is something you really shouldn't miss! The Burgtheater is being spruced up a bit during the 2025/2026 season, which means there is currently a large scaffolding structure inside. Doesn’t sound too appealing – but you’re allowed to climb up there! Once you reach the top, you can enjoy a close-up view of 10 beautiful ceiling frescoes by the then 24-year-old Gustav Klimt, his brother Ernst, and their mutual friend Franz Matsch. A tour of the magnificent ceiling paintings above the grand staircase is available almost daily until June 2026. Tip: Wear non-slip shoes.
Burgtheater, Universitätsring 2, 1010 Vienna. Almost daily until June 2026. By appointment only. 25 €. Web |
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| Markus Morianz |
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Blue Bird Festival
According to the Iroquois, the song of the bluebird keeps winter away and melts ice. The little blue bird wants to spread warmth again this year and will be landing live on stage at Porgy & Bess. Today we start with Jesca Hoop and her “Songs of Joni Mitchell.” Then it gets kinda Amy Winehouse-y with a dash of Adele when Zelda Weber takes to the stage. Jelle Denturck presents his first album since coming out as gay, “Dressed Like Boys,” and Rebecca Lynn Sprague, who actually studies painting, shows how beautiful melancholy sounds when paired with cheerfulness.
Porgy & Bess, Riemergasse 11, 1010 Vienna. 20-22 November 20:00. Day ticket from 56.50 €. Web |
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| Lena Hoschek |
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Lena Hoschek Outlet
Oldies but goldies: Lena Hoschek is well-known for her unusual pin-up style designs. The grand dame of vintage-inspired Austrian designer fashion can already look back on more than a decade of exciting fashion creations. So it's time to let go of the old! Every Thursday to Saturday, the new outlet store on Spittelberg sells special pieces from past collections and selected vintage decorations – with discounts of up to 80%! So if you can't get that pretty folklore dress from five years ago out of your head: This is the place to find it!
Lena Hoschek Outlet Store, Gutenberggasse 17, 1070 Vienna. Thu-Sat 12:00 to 19:00. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...opening |
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| Marlene Zehder |
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Vienna art & fashion Gallery
Fashion and art – that's how to get us! The Vienna art & fashion Gallery obviously knew this and has transformed its art gallery into a concept store for trendy second-hand fashion, design, and art during this autumn. The gallery business will remain open, of course, but you can also shop there now at the same time. Silk products such as dresses, nightgowns, and pillowcases are a particular highlight. But it's best to check it out for yourself, because there's currently an opening sale going on with 10% off everything! PS: They also take your favourite old items on commission.
Vienna art & fashion Gallery, Schulgasse 40, 1180 Vienna. 20-22 November. Web |
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| ...advent |
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| Augarten Porzellan |
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Christmas Market at Augarten Palace
Boho Christmas, Noel au Naturel, Eccentric Xmas – there are so many Christmas looks... Today, we're going for classic with a touch of royal ;-) That's why we're heading to Augarten Palace, where the porcelain manufacturer hosts a Christmas Market and presents its new Christmas collection! Other exhibitors are also decorating the palace: Salonette, Hugosbox, M. Faber & Co, and Babette's. Food and punch are provided by Sperling, and tomorrow Lena from Blumen Lenzki shows how to decorate your Christmas table festively with seasonal flowers and natural materials.
Schloss Augarten, Obere Augartenstraße 1, 1020 Vienna. 21+22 November. Web |
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| Regina Anzenberger |
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Rotlicht Festival 2025
People always want what they don't have. The same goes for photography. Now that Instagram, TikTok, and the like have reached their peak, analogue photography is cool again. That's exactly what the Rotlicht Festival celebrates with daily exhibition openings and photo walks throughout Vienna focusing on classic photography. In addition to the main exhibition featuring the works of the open call winners, visitors can also look forward to a special exhibition by Ukrainian photographer Oleksandr Glyadyelov. And of course, you can also get creative yourself at workshops. Today is the opening with free admission and a party!
Atelierhaus der Akademie der bildenden Künste, Lehargasse 8, 1060 Vienna. 21–30 Nov. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...shopping |
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| Andrea Tincu |
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Vienna Fashion Week Archive Sale
So, dear ladies: get your oversized shopping bags ready, because today is the day to fill them up! In the elegant surroundings of the SO/ Vienna Hotel, designers who have shown their collections at Vienna Fashion Week in recent years will be opening their archives. For three days, fashion lovers will have the chance to explore, try on and purchase exclusive pieces from these collections. Some participating designers include Amateur, Consches, Elke Freytag, Kamen, Meijerhof, Roee, Sabine Karner, and Shakkei – in other words, the crème de la crème. Let's go!
SO/ Vienna, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna. 20-22 November. Thu 16:00 to 20:00, Fri+Sat from 13:00. Web |
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| ...freshair |
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| Wiener Eislauf Verein |
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Opening Party Vienna Ice Skating Club
Romantically spinning around your own axis – starting today, you can do just that in the beautiful setting in front of the Vienna Konzerthaus! The Ice Skating Club will have its nostalgic ice rink sparkling crystal clear, and there's a slippery party for the opening: starting at 17:00, visitors can enjoy an excerpt from Bizet's “Carmen”, plus impressive figure skating performances. In the evening, despite the polar temperatures, things will really heat up on the ice as the local ice hockey team takes on ATSE Graz. With so much winter magic, you almost start looking forward to the snow!
Wiener Eislaufverein, Lothringerstraße 22, 1030 Vienna. 22 November from 17:00. From 3 €. Web |
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| Recycling Kosmos |
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Creative Materials Market
Refuse, reduce, reuse! That's the motto today at Recycling Kosmos in Ottakring. They're opening their warehouse and offering selected reuse and creative materials at low prices to crafters and DIY enthusiasts! From craft and creative materials to paper and cardboard, cards and notelets to material samples, punched sections, wool, yarns, needles, leather, foils, a little fabric, Christmas stuff and packaging materials, boxes and cans, natural materials, old photos, prints, drawings, and posters – there's nothing you won't find here. Definitely worth a visit!
Recycling-Kosmos, Kirchstetterngasse 60, 1160 Wien. 22 November 11:00 to 16:00. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| NOLZ+LANG KERAMIK |
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lila&friends
What a wonderful idea! We already love the lila store with its funky fashion. Now, founder Lisi Lang has decided that two or more heads are better than one and has invited other creative minds to join her this Sunday – which is perfect timing to get some pre-Christmas gift shopping done! There will be the latest crochet scrunchies, pouches and bags from Ultramarine on display, as well as the new ceramics collection from Stefanie Nolz and Lisi Lang with their label Nolz+Lang Keramik. And as if that wasn’t sweet enough already, there will also be Punschkrapferl, sparkling wine and coffee – delightful!
lila, Westbahnstraße 3, 1070 Vienna. 23 November 11:00 to 18:00. Web |
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| Volksoper Wien |
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Volksoper 1938
Operetta has always offered a brief escape into a dream world. But during rehearsals for Jara Benes' “Gruß und Kuss aus der Wachau” at the Volksoper in 1938, everything was turned upside down: The Nazis caused mass dismissals and persecution throughout the entire theatre – the dream was over. Now director Theu Boermans brings this cheery entertainment back to the Volksoper stage and contrasts it with the cold political reality of the Nazi era. Conductor Keren Kagarlitsky reconstructed the score from the limited surviving material, and today's ensemble plays the roles of their predecessors.
Volksoper Wien, Währingerstraße 78, 1090 Vienna. 23 November, 19:00. From 36 €. Web |
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Wedding Sparkle
So, who's tying the knot soon? Brides-to-be know that planning is everything! If you're still looking for inspiration for your big day or want to get an overview of the hottest wedding trends, totter over to the 25hours Hotel today. That's where the Wedding Sparkle wedding fair is taking place, with around 40 exhibitors presenting their highlights and offering advice on wedding planning in the event and loft area. In a cosy atmosphere with a great view of our city, it's the perfect opportunity to get information away from the hustle and bustle of a traditional fair!
25hours Hotel, Lerchenfelder Straße 1–3, 1070 Vienna. 23 November, 10:30 to 17:00. 10€. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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| ...humour |
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| Sarah Baum |
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Bock auf Kabarett: Gala 2025
Comedy for a good cause: Five cabaret stars are taking to the stage today in support of a good cause, backing Ute Bock's refugee project. With this line-up of comedians, there won't be a dry eye in the house: Thomas Maurer tackles ChatGPT creations, the improv group Salon Spontan takes to the stage with five members but nothing else: no script, no score, no double bottom. Berni Wagner searches for his inner monster and Christina Kiesler goes on the offensive to tickle your funny bone and on the tender defensive for your brains & heart!
Theater Akzent, Theresianumgasse 18, 1040 Vienna. 24 November, 19:30. 35€. Web |
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| Monika Saulich |
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Salle Privée
Psychological, physical, social, economic, or institutional – violence against women takes many forms. As part of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, renowned artists like Grischka Voss, Daniela Luschin or Pippa Galli present the many facets of violence against women today in seven hotel rooms of the magdas Hotel and in a chapel, featuring interdisciplinary live performances: Where does it begin? Where does it end? And is violence a private matter? An invitation to an immersive experience that fosters intimacy where distance usually prevails – enhanced by outfits from Austrian fashion designers.
Magdas Hotel, Ungargasse 38, 1030 Vienna. 24 November from 18:00. 29€. Reserve a time slot. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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| ...christmasmarket |
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| Vienna Marriott Hotel |
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Santa's Xmas Factory at Marriott Hotel
Ho ho ho and Jingle Bells! If the twinkling lights at Rathausplatz aren't kitschy enough for you, you can go all out at the Marriott Hotel and enjoy USA-Christmas vibes. In Santa's Xmas Factory, a Christmas market right inside the hotel, glittering stalls await you, offering beautiful items and tasty treats. You can buy things like melt-in-your-mouth creations, roasted nuts, and Christmas tree ornaments shaped like soccer balls or hot dogs. And on Saturday, the “Voices of Marriott” provides a swinging atmosphere with a best-of selection of American Christmas songs!
Marriott Hotel, Parkring 12A, 1010 Vienna. Until Dec 26th. Thu-Sat 11:00 to 20:00, Sun-Wed until 19:00 Web |
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| Beatrice Frasl |
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Live Podcast: Great Daughters
For many victims, domestic violence doesn't end with leaving the abusive relationship. The fight for safety, protection, and justice continues afterward – in court. Why does the justice system so often fail to effectively protect victims? In the live edition of her podcast “Große Töchter” (great daughters) cultural studies scholar Beatrice Frasl will speak with victim and family rights lawyer Sonja Aziz about the loopholes in the legal system, perpetrator strategies, and what needs to change so that survivors of violence will finally be protected instead of remaining at risk.
Kosmos Theater, Siebensterngasse 42, 1070 Vienna. 26 November, 20:00. 14€. Web |
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Pop-up Dinner Alex Mayer
Mhmm… the Goldfish Bistro is always a lovely spot for fish lovers to indulge in their favourite dishes. At the location where lovingly selected products from the sea and local waters are usually caught, top chef Alexander Mayer will now be casting his net today and conjuring up a delicious pop-up dinner: It starts off with trout tartare, followed by black halibut, then scallops with beluga lentils and tarragon, and pike-perch from Lake Neusiedl on potato terrine. The finale: Beurre Sale, a caramel mousse with pear, cocoa sablé, and fleur de sel. Yummy!
Goldfisch, Lerchenfelderstraße 16, 1080 Vienna. 26-29 November from 18:00. 125€. Reservations recommended. Web |
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| TALK OF TOWN |
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| Shop of the Week |
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| Justine Lepoix |
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Søstrene Grene
Just in time for the cosy season, a touch of Danish hygge has arrived on Mariahilfer Straße! A brand-new 416 square-metre Søstrene Grene store has opened there, making it the largest in Austria! You can look forward to familiar Scandinavian delights here, including decorations, small furniture, craft supplies, toys, kitchenware and stationery. The interior is inspired by a cityscape: the wide aisles are intended to evoke boulevards, the tall shelves reference modern skyscrapers and the lower ones suggest charming townhouses. However, the highlight is undoubtedly the mirrored spiral staircase at the heart of the store. Happy shopping!
Søstrene Grene, Mariahilfer Straße 50, 1070 Vienna. Mon-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat 9:00 to 18:00. Web |
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Bistro Fantasy
I've had what was probably the most delicious French toast of my life. Wonderfully caramelised and served with “smashed” plums. Divine. I didn't expect that at all from this place. Bistro Fantasy is a large, sparsely furnished restaurant brimming with concrete and metal, which has been inundated with guests since it opened. So it doesn't just look “brutalist”, it's also quite loud. If that doesn't bother you, you'll be rewarded with really good food. Breakfast is served until late afternoon (from shakshuka to granola to chive bread), in the evening, you can enjoy surprisingly composed cocktails with dishes like yakitori or sandwich with burnt Cajun salmon trout.
Bistro Fantasy, Gumpendorfer Straße 22, 1060 Vienna. Tue-Sat 99:00 to 00:00, Sun 9:00 to 16:00. Web |
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