Enjoy culture in Vienna: during the Wiener Festwochen Festival
Experience the opening ceremony of the Wiener Festwochen in May
The Wiener Festwochen Festival dates back to 1927. A prime example of the culture in Vienna and a festival which turns Vienna into the epicentre of the classical music scene for five weeks each year. The Wiener Festwochen opening takes place at the Vienna Rathausplatz and is a free event.
A great number of productions are included in the programme of the Wiener Festwochen Festival 2012. The programme is varied and offers concerts, theatre, opera and special performances: experience high culture in Vienna at locations such as the MuseumQuarter, the Kunsthalle Vienna, the Konzerthaus or the Rathausplatz.
Culture in Vienna: the Wiener Festwochen Opening in Vienna
The Wiener Festwochen Festival opening takes place on May 11th 2012 at the Vienna Rathausplatz with free entry. The ORF Radio Symphonic Orchestra Vienna with its conductor Cornelius Meister will back young soloists from all over Europe. The seven finalists of the Eurovision Young Musicians contest will exhibit their talents in front of the wonderful scenery.
The Wiener Festwochen Festival 2012
Culture in Vienna at its best takes place between May 11th and June 17th 2012. 31 world premieres will take place, including 10 in-house productions. Additionally there will be different concerts, readings, installations, artist discussions and exhibitions taking place in the centre of Vienna.
You will find detailed information on the Viennese Festwochen programme on www.festwochen.at, where you can also buy tickets online.
Holiday during the Viennese Festwochen
One of the five privately-run Schick Hotels will gladly be your host so that you can enjoy culture in Vienna during the Viennese Festwochen 2012. Send your online booking today - the Schick Hotels offer rooms with a best price guarantee and soon you will be experiencing culture in Vienna!
