Theater, dinner, music

Vienna offers more than just Christmas markets during Advent

Vienna's Christmas markets will soon be opening their doors. But there are also many other contemplative, cheerful and culinary experiences to be had in the capital during Advent. A first overview.

Winter opens at the MQ on November 14. It opens with a concert by Oskar Haag & Band, shooting star of the young Austrian music scene, followed by a DJ set by p.K.one. The rest of the winter program includes courtyard music concerts every Wednesday, including highlights such as Pippa (20 November) and Lou Asril (18 December). Punch, mulled wine and snacks are served, and the "Winter Race" starts again at the weekends. The curling rink is open daily.

All of Vienna is an Advent calendar
For the 16th time, the Musical Advent Calendar with more than 120 artists opens cultural and musical doors in all 23 districts. It starts on December 1 in the 1st district and continues until December 23 in the 23rd district. From the Schmusechor in the Evangelische Auferstehungskirche in Neubau to the puppet theater "Puppets on a Swing" in the Schubert Theater, there is something for everyone.

"Zwei Engerln und ein Halleluja" at the Schönbrunn Stöckl from November 23 is a contemplative and, above all, funny show, followed by "Crazy Christmas" from December 12, including a 4-course dinner.

The Vindobona on Wallensteinplatz also offers a varied Christmas program. Lilian Klebow and Gernot Haas will provide the laughs in "Oh Pannenbaum" on November 24. A special highlight, however, is the musical revue and dinner "Dinner before Christmas" from November 28 to December 15.