Highlights & Anniversaries 2026

Anniversaries & Milestones

Mozart – 270^th Birthday
Mozarthaus Vienna – 20 years

Mozart spent his most creative and successful years in Vienna. Explore Mozart's Vienna in the year of his 270th birthday at original surroundings and in worlds of adventure like Mozarthaus Vienna (which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026), Mythos Mozart, and House of Music. More Info

Burgtheater – 250 years

Austria’s National Theatre, the Burgtheater, celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1776 by Emperor Joseph II as the National Theatre, it remains one of the most prestigious stages in the German-speaking world. As part of the anniversary season 2025/26, visitors can join unique scaffold tours and see Gustav Klimt’s famous ceiling paintings above the grand staircases up close. More Info

Albertina Collection – 250 years

The Albertina is home to one of the largest and most valuable graphical collections in the world and celebrates 250 years of its collection in 2026. It houses works such as Dürer’s “Hare” and Klimt's studies of women. Its permanent exhibition collection presents masterpieces of the era of Modern art, spanning from Monet to Picasso and Baselitz, amongst many others. More Info

Hotel Sacher Wien – 150 years

Austria’s iconic Hotel Sacher in Vienna will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1876 by Eduard Sacher opposite the Vienna State Opera, the hotel quickly became a landmark of Viennese luxury and high society. Today, still family-owned and privately managed, it stands for timeless elegance and refined hospitality in the heart of the city. In October 2025, Hotel Sacher was included in the list of the “50 Best Hotels.” More Info

Vienna Festival – 75 years

The Vienna Festival (Wiener Festwochen) presents a rich program of theater and music productions, installations, and community projects. Each year, the festival transforms the entire city into a stage, with performances taking place at diverse venues across Vienna, celebrating art in all its forms. More Info

Rainbow Parade – 30 years

Vienna hosts Central Europe’s largest Pride Parade, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in June 2026. The event draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, showcasing three decades of LGBTQIA+ visibility, rights, and celebration in Austria’s capital. More Info

MuseumsQuartier (MQ) – 25 years

Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier, one of the largest cultural complexes in the world with more than 50 institutions, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026. Since its transformation from former imperial stables starting in 1998, it has evolved into a lively urban area built on historical foundations, complemented by modern museum buildings. More Info

Vienna Design Week – 20 years

The Vienna Design Week, Austria’s largest design festival, celebrates its 20th edition in 2026. Each year it transforms the city into a lively stage for creativity, showcasing cutting-edge design in furniture, products, and urban spaces. More Info

New Openings & Highlights

Naschpark – opened in September 2025 / Market Hall - November 21, 2025

Vienna’s best-known market, Naschmarkt, has been complemented by the new Naschpark in 2025. Vienna’s largest inner-city car parking spot was transformed into the 'Naschpark'. Covering 6,820 square meters, it is now a green space with numerous trees and a new market hall. The new Naschmarkt Marktraum is an indoor market hall with 13 different local suppliers and a restaurant. More info: Here & Here

Villa Beer – March 2026

The Villa Beer, a modernist architectural jewel, reopens at the beginning of 2026 after extensive restoration. It will serve as a cultural center showcasing Vienna’s architectural modernism and the history of Jewish architects and patrons. More Info

Vienna Actionism Museum – March 2026

In his new role as director, Klaus Albrecht Schröder announced extensive plans for the Vienna Auctionism Museum: renovation and expansion, a redefinition of its curatorial focus, and even a possible renaming. The museum will remain closed until its reopening, currently projected for March 2026. The museum in Vienna’s city center is dedicated to Viennese Actionism, widely regarded as Austria’s most important contribution to 20th-century art. It presents different facets of this uncompromising movement in temporary exhibitions. More Info

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 – May 10-16, 2026

Vienna will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, returning to the city for the first time since 2015. Under the motto “United by Music”, the Austrian capital once again steps into the international spotlight, welcoming millions of viewers worldwide. The grand finale will take place on May 16, 2026, at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle. More Info

Sisi Museum Expansion – End of 2026

The Sisi Museum in Vienna's Hofburg Palace is expected to be expanded by 700m² or 12 rooms by the end of 2026. Visitors will gain even deeper insights into the life of Austria's iconic Empress Elisabeth on the new tour. The Imperial Silver Collection will also reopen at this time. More Info

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental Vienna – November 2025

The new luxury 5-star hotel Mandarin Oriental opens in Vienna’s city center, combining contemporary design with world-class hospitality and personalized service. More Info

Miiro Palais Rudolf – November 2025

Palais Rudolf will open its doors in winter 2025 as an elegant, townhouse-inspired retreat, situated by a peaceful park in Vienna’s historic center. Iconic city landmarks, from the Vienna State Opera to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace, are just steps away. More Info

Hotel Palais Chotek – Winter 2025

The magnificent Palais Chotek, built in Neo-Renaissance style, was once a vibrant gathering place for Viennese society. In winter 2025, it reopens as a refined hideaway, offering a mix of history, elegance, and modern comfort. More Info