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s e p t e m b e r 25 | 11. - 17.
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"Heya Girls!"
Paris has one, Milan has one – and of course Vienna has a Fashion Week too. It might be a bit smaller, but that's okay. Even if there are no Hollywood stars or supermodels flying in, you can still feel like a fashion queen for six days – enjoying fashion shows by local and international designers, shopping, talks, and parties. For the grand opening, the fashion of all 33 participating designers will be shown on the catwalk. Over the next few days, the latest creations from designers like Sabine Karner, Pitour, and Elke Freytag will be presented in hourly shows. There will also be a fashion talk: At “Caviar or Potatoes? Temu or Prada?” editors-in-chief, fashion journalists, and industry experts will discuss changing values, consumer behaviour, and the question of whether fashion is still more than just a lifestyle product today. And of course, there will also be pop-up stores too – it would be mean if you could do nothing but look, after all!
Wishing you a fabulous week,
Your CitySpotterGirl
MuseumsQuartier, Hall E + G, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. 15 to 20 September. Day ticket from 28€. Detailed show schedule online
Photo: Karin Hackl / amateur
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| THURSDAY |
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| ...concert |
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| Hanna Fasching |
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Aufgehorcht
Almost exactly 30 years ago, the idea of a group led by musician Willi Resetarits culminated in the creation of the Integrationshaus, the central institution for professional refugee care. He always wanted to give young musical talents a voice. Today's concert aims to keep this wonderful idea alive, and so three artists will be there to rock the stage in support of the Integrationshaus: Violetta Parisini delivers profound melodies, Stubenfliege combines Viennese music with a new dialect sound, and Pippa delights with her electronic sophistication. Go there and listen!
Theater am Spittelberg, Spittelberggasse 10, 1070 Vienna. 11 September 19:30. 35€. Web |
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| Jerome Brouillet, AFP |
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World Press Photo 2025
Press photos depict the world with all its terrible, beautiful, and terribly beautiful events. For 70 years now, the World Press Photo Foundation has annually selected a photo that best describes the past year. The winner has now been chosen again from over 60,000 submissions from photographers in 141 countries. With the theme “The Stories That Matter,” the photographs convey stories of despair, war, and loss, but also of the courage and hope of the people affected. Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf, who won the grand prize, will also be present at today's opening!
WestLicht, Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna. 11 September, from 19:00. Free entry. Web |
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| ...byebye |
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| PARK |
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Last days at PARK
Drop by to say goodbye: Because PARK truly deserves it. After 21 years, Vienna's first concept store will be closing its doors, leaving a significant mark on our city's fashion world. With their curated approach to fashion, design, and art, Markus Strasser and Helmut Ruthner were truly pioneers in Vienna and have definitely left some big shoes to fill. Due to changing shopping habits and the online shopping boom, the two will now be saying goodbye on September 13th and are treating us a special discount party – there’s 60 percent off everything until Saturday!
PARK, Mondscheingasse 20, 1070 Vienna. Until September 13. Tue-Fri 10:00 to 19:00, Sat until 18:00. Web |
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| FRIDAY |
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| ...exercise |
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| Michaela Kempter, Rotmarie |
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Hula-Hooping for your pelvic floor
Well, that sounds like fun! Hula Hoop Queen Michaela Kempter is showing us today at the period shop Rotmarie how to not only revive childhood memories with a hoop, but also rock your pelvic floor. Hip circling not only brings joy and lightness, but also balances the right and left sides of the body, strengthens the abdominal and back muscles as well as the pelvic floor, and massages the connective tissue. By the way, anyone who hula-hoops gets 10% off all absorbent panties, washable panty liners, and sanitary pads at Rotmarie – a win-win for both body and wallet ;-)
Meeting point: meadow in front of the Rotmarie Shop, Bloch-Bauer-Promenade 22, 1100 Vienna. 12 September, 16:30. 5€. Web |
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| Dominque Wiesbauer |
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Cagliostro – Johann Strauss + Circus
Clear the stage for Johann Strauss! In the magical atmosphere of the Circus-Theater Roncalli, the rousing melodies of Johann Strauss meet impressive acrobatic acts. The inspiration comes from the operetta “Cagliostro”, which star author Thomas Brezina has transformed into a circus operetta: a turbulent story celebrating Johann Strauss's 200th birthday, from the world of artists, centered around secret longings, shattered dreams, lies and greed, gullibility, and the search for true happiness. A musical spectacle that blends pop, theatre, and the circus world!
Circus-Theater Roncalli, Lothringerstraße 22, 1030 Vienna. 12 September 15:00 or 19:30. From 25€. Web
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| Recycling.Kosmos |
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Fabric Flea Market at Recycling.Kosmos
Now it's time to take out your sewing machine and notepad and start thinking about how you can update your wardrobe for autumn. Because Recycling.Kosmos invites you to its world of beautiful fabrics for a three-day warehouse sale! There you'll find tons of fabrics like jersey, linen and cotton, as well as more unusual items such as tulle, faux fur and silk. Plus: faux leather, lining, upholstery, decorative and dress fabrics. Spruce up everything with all kinds of accessories such as zips, ribbons, buttons and thread – all at absolutely fantastic prices. Dream outfit, here we come!
Recycling.Kosmos, Kirchstetterngasse 60, 1160 Vienna. 11–13 September. Web |
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| SATURDAY |
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| ...opening |
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| Volkstheater |
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Opening Volkstheater & Flea Market
Everything's new, everything's exciting: The Volkstheater will kick off its new season today under the new artistic direction of Jan Philipp Gloger, opening with a theatre festival throughout the whole house! On the programme: writing and theater workshops, readings, performances by the new ensemble, and a live concert by the Viennese electro-pop duo Euroteuro. Also happening: a large vintage costume flea market with numerous costumes and accessories from past productions. And if you like the new Volkstheater design, the brand-new posters are available for free!
Volkstheater, Arthur-Schnitzler-Platz 1, 1070 Vienna. September 13, from 14:00. Web |
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| Stella Jones Productions |
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Season Opening Sargfabrik
Autumn is slowly marching into town, and that means not only cuddle time and pumpkin soup, but also a whole host of cultural openings! Today, for example, is the season opening of the Sargfabrik: Accompanied by the live band Limuka, visitors become stars themselves, singing their favourite songs on stage. Backing vocals and hosting duties are provided by none other than “Miss Black Voice” Stella Jones! And colourful accessories like feather boas, glasses, and hats ensure the perfect stage look. P.S.: Today is also the vernissage for the photo exhibition “Tchiloli Unmasked”!
Sargfabrik, Goldschlagstraße 169, 1140 Vienna. September 13, from 17:30. 25€. Web |
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| VEGAN.AT, Viktoria Ferstl |
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Veganmania
Eating, drinking, shopping, and chatting: Vienna's largest street food festival runs for three days – and it's all vegan! With a wealth of information, food, and DJ sounds, the Vegan Society of Austria informs people about veganism and animal rights. But mainly you can taste and buy animal-product-free treats, from crispy corn dogs to gyoza and creatively topped langos to Tyrolean dumplings with sauerkraut. There will also be fair-trade clothing and shoes, cosmetics, and accessories to purchase, as well as plenty of yoga workshops to participate in!
Donauinsel, at the U6 between Floridsdorfer and Brigittenauer Brücke. 12–14 September. Free entry. Web |
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| SUNDAY |
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| ...womensissue |
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| Vienna Woman Bike Ride |
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Vienna Woman Bike Ride
Today's good for getting killer calves! What used to be known as the “Fancy Women Bike Ride”, which brought ladies around the world together to pedal away on their bikes, is no longer an international event, but instead takes place with concentrated power in our favourite city. The main focus is on staying safe in traffic – and the right outfit is a must, of course: From sweatpants to cocktail dresses, anything you feel comfortable in is allowed. The ride will take you to Zirkuswiese in the Prater, and everyone from beginners to pedaling-pros is welcome!
Meeting point: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna. September 14. 14:30. Web |
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| Shambala |
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Open House at Shambhala
Shortly before the start of the winter semester, the wellness temple hosts a week-long open house with many free trial courses and great program highlights. Those seeking peace and quiet can relax their nervous system with Qigong, sounds, and breathing in the “Vagus Nerve Balance” course, for example. Ladies can rediscover their femininity through dancing or pelvic exercises in the “Dance with the Goddess Within Me” course, and today, on the last day of the open house, new horizons will be opened up through trance journeys with shamanic knowledge. Everything is free!
Shambhala, Josefstädterstraße 5, 1080 Vienna. 8-14 September. Free entry. Programme online |
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| Julia Braunegger, Schubert Theater |
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Schubert's Silence
The Schubert Theater, too, will be raising its curtain again for the new season, and it’s kicking things off with a very special hommage to its namesake, Franz Schubert! In their third collaboration with the Epos:Quartett and the virtuoso conductor, violinist, and violist Berit Cardas from Norway, the theater sets out to trace the footsteps of Franz Schubert and uncover the secrets of his late work. In a fusion of puppet theatre for adults and chamber concert, the composer's artistic creative phases will be traced in a unique way. Amazing production!
Schubert Theater, Währinger Straße 46, 1090 Vienna. 14 September, 18:00. 26€. Web |
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| MONDAY |
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Favorite Fall
Starting today, Vienna's 10th district, Favoriten, will be transformed into a stage for art and culture for an entire week: Concerts, exhibitions, discussions, film screenings, art walks, art markets, and hands-on activities throughout the district will showcase how colourful and creative Favoriten is. Today, for instance, explorers can take part in an exciting virtual art walk and attend an art auction at the OstLicht gallery. And starting tomorrow, the truly beautiful exhibition “Tao of Water” about the sensual and spiritual significance of water (photo) will open for visitors.
Various locations in Favoriten, 1100 Vienna. 15-21 September. Programme online |
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| TUESDAY |
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| ...cabaret |
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| Julia Wesely |
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Premiere: 20 Years of Kernölamazonen
20 years! That's how long Kernölamazonen have been around. But since they feel as if they've only just reached that age themselves, Caroline Athanasiadis and Gudrun Nikodem-Eichenhardt decide to repeat their musical journey of love from back then. They quickly realize that a lot has changed. Only their piano slave is still the same. But are you even still allowed to call him that? Will the two find suitable male treats and what remains of the old glamour of the “sex bomb”? They find out exactly that in their anniversary show. Cheeky and caustic, but always accurate and charming ;-)
CasaNova Vienna, Dorotheergasse 6-8, 1010 Vienna. 16 September, 19:30. From 27€. Web |
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| Apollonia T. Bitzan |
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Retrotopia
In “Retrotopia,” a return to the past is being propagated, and anyone who, as a FLINTA* person, does not comply with the new laws is sanctioned with “compulsory social service.” When the number of restrictions and arrests continues to increase, a series of bizarre recipes are exchanged among five lawbreakers in an escalating sequence of events: One tries her hand as a tradwife influencer, another is active in the feminist underground. The new play at the Kosmos Theater is a satirical and vicious search for scope of action amid pressure to conform and control.
Kosmos Theater, Siebensterngasse 42, 1070 Vienna. 16 September, 20:00. 24€. Web |
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| Pratersauna, La Morgendisco |
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La Morning Disco
Everyone has their own morning routine – from jogging to yoga to ice-cold showers. If you want to bring a breath of fresh air into your life, head to Pratersauna today (and no, we don't mean the after-party following a night of heavy drinking ;-) From 7:00 you can shake your hips together with other early birds and, instead of sipping Aperol, enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice, smoothies, coffee or tea. Of course, you can also swim in the Pratersauna pool, and those who wish can take part in a revitalising breathwork workshop. Bring your towel and swimwear!
Pratersauna, Waldsteingartenstraße 135, 1020 Vienna. 16 September, 7:00 to 11:00. 35€. Web |
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| WEDNESDAY |
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Roee loves lila
Well, this is a match made in heaven! Not only are the labels lila and Roee sharing a show at Vienna Fashion Week this year, but Lisi Lang is also inviting Roee to her shop for a pop-up event! The two labels will be presenting their latest collections, and visitors will not only be able to admire the stylish pieces in typical lila dreaminess with lots of transparent nylon and Roee's cool, understated creations on the catwalk, but also try them on and buy them on the spot. The cosy garden in front of the store is a wonderful place to sit and chat afterwards!
lila, Westbahnstraße 3, 1070 Vienna. 9-27 September, Tue-Fri 12:00 to 18:00, Sat 11:00 to 17:00. Web |
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Smart Pictures
Art, fun, self-promotion or parallel world? How do photographic artists actually deal with smartphone images? And how do they use them on social media? The new exhibition at the Künstlerhaus currently addresses this question. On display is a selection of over 180 submitted works, curated according to their content use: virtual galleries, unique visual curiosities, marketing in the form of information about exhibitions and political statements. Also: How does the effect of images change in printed form and in analogue space? Today is the opening!
Künstlerhaus, Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Vienna. 17 September from 19:00. Free entry. Web |
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Ludwig Hirsch
He was the greatest Austrian singer-songwriter of our time: Ludwig Hirsch. With his debut album “Dunkelgraue Lieder” from 1978, peppered with classics such as “Die Omama”, “Spuck den Schnuller aus”, “Der Herr Haslinger”, “I lieg am Ruckn” and the great legacy of “Komm großer schwarzer Vogel”, he shaped the history of Austropop. Today, his long-time companion, band leader and guitarist Johnny Bertl, together with his band, commemorates the unique Hirsch sound and presents “Dark Grey Songs” on stage at the Theater im Park! Touching!
Theater Im Park, Prinz-Eugen-Straße/corner of Plößlgasse, 1030 Vienna. 17 September, 19:30. From 40€. 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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Shikkosa
When you enter the brand-new flagship boutique of Italian brand Shikkosa on Naglergasse, you feel like you're at one of Dita Von Teese’s performances: Elaborately crafted lace corsets are displayed like works of art in small exhibition niches, lingerie sets dangle like precious gems from golden chain curtains, and the changing rooms, with their fluttering powder-pink curtains, are reminiscent of an elegant boudoir. What counts here? Pure elegance! But at the same time, the saucy touch is by no means lost. In short: a must-visit for lovers of exquisite undercouture!
Shikkosa, Naglergasse 29, 1010 Vienna. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 19:00, Sat 10:00 to 18:00. Web |
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KunstPause
If you walk deep into the Arsenal grounds, you eventually end up not only at the magnificent Foto Arsenal exhibition hall, but also to the Art for Art workshops. And they have just opened a new bistro! The spacious “KunstPause” is furnished with vintage furniture and original pieces from the stage and costume workshops. You can sit here for hours, drink coffee and nibble on snacks like focaccia. For lunch, there are daily changing menus like masaman curry or Käsnockerl, which you can help yourself to as if in a canteen. Uncomplicated, friendly and original!
KunstPause, Arsenal Objekt 19, 1030 Vienna. Mon-Fri 11:00 to 19:00. Web |
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