Last Updated on 22/04/2025

May 2025 in Vienna is packed with culture, music, tradition, and energy. Whether you’re into classical opera, indie film, punk rock, or elegant ballroom dancing, the city delivers something for every kind of visitor. From world-class performances at the State Opera to historic balls in Vienna’s grand halls, and from wine country weekends to short film showcases, May offers a full calendar of standout events. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening and how to get in.

Here are the most notable events happening in Vienna in May 2025, with detailed descriptions, locations, and ticket information:

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1. Concordia Ball 2025

A Night of Old-World Glamour and Journalistic Heritage

If you want to experience Vienna’s ball culture at its most authentic, the Concordia Ball is the one to attend. First held in 1863 by the Concordia Press Club, this ball honors journalists and media professionals while upholding Viennese dance traditions. The evening is a blend of elegance and performance, featuring classical music, a formal opening ceremony, and traditional quadrilles.

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 20:30
Location: Vienna City Hall (Wiener Rathaus), Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna
Description: The Concordia Ball, organized by the Concordia Press Club since 1863, is Vienna’s oldest traditional ball. This year’s event features the premiere of the “New Concordia Polka” composed by Alma Deutscher, who will also lead the orchestra in Strauss’ “Feuilleton” waltz. The evening includes performances by the Wiener Opernball Orchester under the direction of Laszlo Gyüker.
Price: €145 for a standard ticket, €45 for youth tickets. Prices for seating tickets can be found on the Concordia Ball website.

2. Pennywise Concert with Propagandhi & Comeback Kid

Punk Power in the Heart of Vienna

For those craving volume and adrenaline, this triple-bill concert delivers. U.S. punk legends Pennywise headline alongside Canadian favorites Propagandhi and Comeback Kid. Expect politically charged lyrics, thrashing guitars, and a packed, sweaty crowd at one of Vienna’s most iconic alternative venues.

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Location: Arena Wien, Baumgasse 80, 1030 Vienna
Description: A high-energy punk rock concert featuring Pennywise, Propagandhi, and Comeback Kid.
Price: €56.89 Die Wiener Staatsoper+2tourdevin.at+2Die Wiener Staatsoper+2

3. Vienna State Opera Performances

World-Class Opera All Month Long

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a first-time visitor, the Vienna State Opera’s May lineup is unmissable. Expect powerful performances from some of the world’s best singers, conductors, and orchestras. Highlights this month include Wagner’s Tannhäuser, Verdi’s Il Trovatore, and Puccini’s Tosca.

Dates: Throughout May 2025
Location: Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Description: The Vienna State Opera offers a rich program in May, including:
- Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” on May 2 and 5
- Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” on May 6
- Bellini’s “Norma” on May 20 and 26
- Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” on May 21, 24, and 27
- Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” on May 22 and 25
- Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” on May 28
- Puccini’s “Tosca” on May 12
Price: Ticket prices vary depending on the performance and seating: Die Wiener Staatsoper

4. Vienna Shorts Film Festival

Big Ideas in Small Packages

Vienna Shorts is the city’s largest festival dedicated to short films—and a major platform for fresh storytelling. Featuring experimental, animated, documentary, and narrative shorts from around the globe, the festival is a goldmine for film lovers, artists, and anyone looking to explore cutting-edge cinema.

Dates: May 2025 (exact dates to be announced)
Location: Various venues across Vienna
Description: Austria’s largest short film festival, showcasing international short films across multiple genres.

5. Tour de Vin – Austrian Wine Tasting Weekend

Sip, Stroll, and Discover Austria’s Best Wines

Escape the city for a weekend and explore the vineyards of Kamptal, Kremstal, and other nearby wine regions. With just one ticket, you can taste wines at over 40 participating wineries. It’s a relaxed, scenic way to experience Austria’s winemaking culture—perfect for casual drinkers and serious enthusiasts alike.

Dates: May 3–4, 2025
Location: 41 wineries across regions like Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisental, and Wagram
Description: A wine-tasting event where a single pass grants access to tastings at multiple wineries.
Price: €35 per person (€30 in advance) tourdevin.at

Wrap-Up: May in Motion

Vienna in May blends timeless tradition with fresh energy. Whether you’re twirling across the floor of a grand ballroom, raising a glass at a vineyard, or rocking out at a punk show, the city offers unforgettable experiences around every corner. Make the most of it—and don’t forget to book ahead. The best events sell out fast.

Andrea Novak

I’m Andrea, a travel writer based between Vienna and the Croatian coast, and I’ve been exploring both countries in depth for the past 10 years.

I’ve taken 50+ solo trips across Austria, Croatia, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy and the wider Balkans, and I speak German, Croatian and English fluently, which means I get to have conversations most tourists never do. I know which Viennese coffee house the locals actually go to (hint: not the famous ones), and I know the Dalmatian islands well enough to tell you which ferry to take and which to avoid.

My writing is grounded in lived experience: I’ve navigated Austrian bureaucracy as a resident, hiked the Julian Alps in September when the crowds have gone, and eaten my way through Dubrovnik’s back streets at midnight. I cover Central Europe and the Adriatic for solo travellers who want something more than a highlight reel.

I also write in depth about Vienna and Austria at allaboutvienna.com, where you’ll find everything from neighbourhood guides to seasonal event coverage and expat tips.

When I’m not writing I’m usually hiking, swimming in the Adriatic, or arguing about which city makes better coffee. (It’s Vienna. It’s always Vienna.)