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(Sound of Easter festival; 427 17;
www.osterklang.at
; Easter)
Orchestral and chamber music re-
citals fill some of Vienna's best music halls. The highlight is the opening concert, which
features the Vienna Philharmonic.
ARTS
Wiener Festwochen
May-mid-June)
Wide-ranging program of arts from around the world.
MUSIC
Donauinselfest
(
https://donauinselfest.at
;
late Jun)
For the younger generation, the Donauinselfest on
the Donauinsel (
Click here
)
occupies the top spot on the year's events calendar. Held
over three days, it features a feast of rock, pop, folk and country performers, and attracts
almost three million onlookers. Best of all, it's free!
Jazz Fest Wien
( 408 60 30;
www.viennajazz.org
;
late Jun-mid-July,)
Vienna relaxes to the smooth sound of
jazz, blues and soul flowing from the Staatsoper and a number of clubs across town.
JAZZ
Musikfilm Festival
(01, Rathausplatz;
FILM
Jul & Aug)
Screenings of operettas, operas and concerts outside the
Rathaus.
ImPuls Tanz
( 523 55 58;
www.impulstanz.com
; mid-Jul-mid-Aug)
Vienna's premiere avant-garde dance
festival attracts an array of internationally renowned troupes and newcomers at theatres
across Vienna.
PERFORMING ARTS
Lange Nacht der Museen
(
langenacht.orf.at
; adult/child €12/10; 1st Sat Oct)
Around 500 museums nationwide open their
doors to visitors between 6pm and 1am. One ticket (available at museums) allows entry
to all of them, including 90-plus museums in Vienna, and includes public transport
around town.
CULTURE
Viennale Film Festival
FILM
