September is a favourite month for many visitors. The summer heat eases, the cultural season restarts, and the wine harvest begins. This guide lists events that usually take place around September. Dates, programmes and prices change every year, so confirm them with the organiser or at wien.info before you plan around them.
The Cultural Season Restarts
The Vienna State Opera, Volksoper, Musikverein and Konzerthaus return to their regular programmes in September after the summer break. Popular performances sell out, so book through the official box offices. Standing-room tickets at the State Opera are usually the cheapest way in; check its website for how and when they are sold.
Food and Wine
Wine Harvest and Sturm
Vienna has vineyards within the city limits. In September the grape harvest begins, and Sturm, a young, partly fermented wine, appears at the Heurigen (wine taverns) in districts such as Grinzing, Nussdorf and Stammersdorf. Opening days vary by tavern, so check before you go. See our guide to Vienna’s food scene.
Wiener Wiesn-Fest
Vienna’s Oktoberfest-style festival is usually held at the Krieau grounds near the Prater, often starting in late September and continuing into October. Check the official site for dates, hours and table reservations.
Culture and Design
Open Monument Day
The Tag des Denkmals, usually held in late September, opens historic buildings and sites to visitors, often free of charge. Check the official programme for what is open this year.
Vienna Design Week
Vienna Design Week usually takes place in late September or early October, with exhibitions, studio visits and talks around the city. Programme and venues are published by the organisers.
Practical Tips for September
- Expect mild days and cooler evenings; bring layers and a light rain jacket. See our Vienna weather guide.
- Book hotels and big concerts early, as September is still busy.
- Carry some cash for markets and festival stalls that may not take cards.
- Look at our guide to visiting Vienna in September, our events calendar and our guide to the best time to visit Vienna.
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