Pure culture: Donaupark Festival starts with 25 free events!

Pure culture: Donaupark Festival starts with 25 free events!

Things are coming to life again in Vienna! From July 12th to August 31st, 2025, the 20th Open Air Festival will take place on the stage in Donaupark. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, visitors can look forward to a total of 25 events that offer a variety of musical and cabaret highlights. Admission is free, which not only makes the park an indispensable part of Vienna's cultural life, but also a real insider tip for many locals and guests. The organizer of the festival is Herbert Sobotka, President of the Donaustadt Cultural Association, who was recently honored for his services to the Donaupark stage by district leader Ernst Nevrivy. The financing comes from funds from the 22nd district and MA 7, which underlines the importance of this cultural event.

A special highlight is the VIP and press reception, which will be moderated by Peter Rapp, a luminary in the Austrian entertainment industry. In addition to the opportunity to exchange ideas with each other, those present also enjoy musical performances and a special selection of culinary delights from Donaubräu. Artists such as Andy Lee Lang, Dennis Jale and Christl Prager will perform at this reception and create a great atmosphere with their sounds.

Diverse program for every taste

Festival visitors can look forward to a colorful mix of music and cabaret. This year's program offers numerous cabaret acts, including Andreas Ferner on August 22nd and Fredi Jirkal on August 1st. The musical contributions come from popular bands such as Ridin Dudes on August 2nd and Monti Beton on July 13th. A special attraction will be the final concert of the Original Swingtime Big Band with Anita Horn, which is scheduled for August 31st.

• Kabarett-Programm:
  • Andreas Ferner: 22.8.
  • Fredi Jirkal: 1.8.
  • Peter & Tekal: 18.7.
  • Isabell Pannagl: 25.7.
  • Gerald Fleischhacker: 8.8.
  • Stefan Haider: 15.8.
  • Nadja Maleh: 29.8.
• Musik-Programm:
  • Ridin Dudes: 2.8.
  • Monti Beton: 13.7.
  • Birgit Denk & Band: 19.7.
  • Wiener Wahnsinn: 13.7.
  • Stereoparty: 26.7.
  • DIE3: 30.8.
  • Dr.Südbahn & die SymPartie: 16.8.
  • R.ock I.n. P.eace: 23.8.

The natural arena in the Danube Park, surrounded by old trees and an impressive area of ​​600,000 m², offers the perfect setting for such cultural treasures. An experience for the entire family that also offers a foretaste of Vienna's lively cultural scene, this festival has become an indispensable highlight since its founding in 2006. Every performance not only conveys good music, but also joy and community, which is invaluable in today's world.

The Donaupark stage open air festival will also be accompanied by many other events in the city this year. These include major events such as the Film Festival at Rathausplatz and the Vienna Cultural Summer, which in turn stimulate the wide range of summer activities in the Danube city. One more reason to enjoy this summer in the secret capital of culture, Vienna!

Find out more details about the festival and the artists on the websites dfz21, Danube Tower and Vienna info.