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Where to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2023 in Vienna

Austria might not be the first place that comes to mind when people think of celebrating St Patrick's Day, but the capital has plenty of cool places and activities on March 17th.

Published: 14 March 2023 16:29 CET
Updated: 16 March 2023 16:00 CET
Where to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2023 in Vienna
What are the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Vienna? (Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash)

St. Patrick’s Day, also known as the Feast of St. Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on the 17th of March every year – it celebrates the patron saint of Ireland and Irish culture. 

Vienna, the capital city of Austria, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, especially as the Alpine Republic is home to only about 2,300 people with Irish citizenship, according to 2023 data from Statistik Austria. However the city offers a range of exciting events for anyone looking to join in on the festivities. 

The Austrian capital offers some of the country’s best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, from pubs and restaurants to cultural events and festivals. So, whether you’re a resident or just visiting, get ready to put on your green clothes and join in the fun!

St Patrick’s Day parade

After two pandemic years, the Viennese St. Patrick’s Day parades are making a big comeback in Vienna. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, March 18th. 

From 11 am, the assembly begins at the Schottenkirche in the first district, and half an hour later, the party starts. The parade goes over Freyung – Herrengasse – Michaelerplatz – Schauflergasse – Ballhausplatz – Löwelstraße and Josef-Meinrad-Platz and stops at 12:15 pm at the Burgtheater.

The party and music won’t stop until 4 am. 

‘Green’ Danube

While cities worldwide paint their rivers green celebrating the date, Vienna won’t go quite that far. Still, the DDSG Blue Danube ship will be green for the special day.

On Friday, you can board it at the Reichsbrücke from 6 pm, with departure at 7 pm – the boat will return to the same spot at 10:30 pm. During that time, a live band will bring the Irish vibe, and passengers can enjoy an Irish buffet (with options ranging from pork to beef and lamb – though there is a vegetarian option) while drinking Guinness and cider.

You can find more information and tickets (€65 per person) HERE.

 
 
 
 
 
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Four days of partying at Charlie P’s

At Währinger Straße 3 in Alsergrund, Charlie P’s, one of Vienna’s most famous pubs, has scheduled several days of celebrations. From March 17th to 20th, the “St. Patrick’s Celebrations” are taking place in the pub. 

On Friday, the green beer starts being served at Midday, but the evening picks up at 7 pm when DJ Mani & DJ Baseman play in the party room. There will be Irish Food Specials on Saturday while the pub broadcasts Ireland x England (6 Nations Rugby) at 6 pm. Afterwards, there will be live music and a DJ.

Finally, from 7:30 pm on Sunday, there will be an Irish-themed pub quiz with a 1 + 1 promotion on Irish whiskey.

Dancing at the Orpheum

The Orpheum in Donaustadt (Steigenteschgasse 94b) is an integral part of the cultural scene in the 22nd district in the areas of cabaret and concerts. For eight years now, the Orpheum has also been providing the finest pub atmosphere, with the quintet “Paddy’s Return” and the Shamrock Dance Company Vienna dancers. 

At the “St. Patrick’s Night” last year, the Irish formation “Gatehaus” performed for the first time – and they are back again in 2023. Tickets are available by calling 01 481 17 17 or online.

 
 
 
 
 
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The Long Hall

Vienna’s international pub, The Long Hall, has a special St Patrick’s Day weekend coming up. The pub opens at 10 am and serves all day full Irish breakfast.

On Friday, there will be live music followed by a DJ and all the races of the Cheltenham Gold Cup will be shown. On Saturday, they will open a Stiegl garden bar, have outdoor hotdog grills, and broadcast all 6 Nations games and more – those wearing a GAA jersey will get a “free baby Guinness). Afterwards, there is live music followed by DJ.

Finally, on Sunday, a number of football games (Monaghan x Tyrone, Donegal x Mayo and Arsenal x Crystal Palace) will be shown, and the St. Patricks Festival Quiz starts at 7.30 pm.

 
 
 
 
 
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Countless bars and pubs

Other parties and events include:

  • The Highlander (Sobieskiplatz 4, 9th district): Featuring the Irish classic Highlander Stout and a special Irish menu.
  • The Hawidere (Ullmannstraße 31, 15th district): Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. with Irish burgers and beer.
  • O’Connor’s Old Oak Pub (Rennweg 95, 3rd district)
  • Bockshorn Irish Pub (Körblergasse 2, 1st district)
  • Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub (Teinfaltstraße 6, 1st district): With live music
  • Flanagans Irish Pub (Schwarzenbergstraße 1-3, 1st district)
  • Isaac’s International Pub (Schubertgasse 13, 9th district)
  • Little Stage (Ramperstorffergasse 66, 5th district): Concert by Old Main Drag
  • Dick Macks (Marc-Aurel-Strasse 7, 1st district)
  • Shamrock Vienna (Kirchengasse 3): Green beer, Irish music and happy hours
  • Golden Harp (Alserbachstraße 37, 9th district): Concert by Green Summer starting at 8 pm. Tickets: 0676 760 6496
  • Fanialive (U-Bahnbogen Gürtellinie 22-23, 8th district): Tickets for St. Patrick’s Day show in advance cost €8, and at the box office €12.
  • Haus der Begegnung Brigittenau (Raffaelgasse 11, 20th district): registration at [email protected] or by phone at 0664/194 42 08
  • Hard Rock Café (Rotenturmstraße 25, 1st district): From 11:30 a.m. to 11:55 p.m., special menu items include the Guinness Bacon Jam Cheeseburger and Cheese Fries. Live music is provided by Long Beard Brothers

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What’s on: 10 things to do in Austria this June

Summer is almost here and a lot of things are going on in Austria. Here we list 10 of June's most exciting events to go to.

Published: 17 May 2024 12:42 CEST
What's on: 10 things to do in Austria this June

Narzissenfest

Every year, the Ausseerland-Salzkammergut region is transformed into a sea of yellow and white as blooming daffodils cover the landscape.

To celebrate this, the region hosts the annual Narzissenfest, Austria’s largest flower festival.

This year, the town of Bad Aussee will host the festival’s main attractions from May 30th to June 2nd. – including the Narzissennacht (daffodil night) and the parade of the daffodil figures on June 2nd, which culminates with the announcement of the winning figure at 3 pm.

 
 
 
 
 
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Graz Design Month

Graz Design Month is an actually festival dedicated to design and creativity. It takes place from May 3rd to June 2nd in the city centre of Graz.

Here, you can enjoy a lot of activities, including exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and installations, presenting both local and international design talent.

Graz Design Month aims to celebrate design in all its forms, from graphic design and architecture to fashion and industrial design.

Vienna Pride

This year, Vienna Pride takes place from May 25th to June 9th. During this time, Austria’s Capital will host a variety of events to celebrate diversity, equality, and LGBTQ+ rights.

The event’s main attraction will be the Pride Parade – also known as the Rainbow Parade – on June 8th, where more than 300,000 people are expected to celebrate and demonstrate together in the city centre. 

Other highlights include Pride Village where community associations, LGBTIQ artists and cooperation partners present themselves and invite you to experience the LGBTIQ culture in Vienna, and The Vienna Pride Run on June 7th around Ringstraße in the inner city. 

Vienna Pride Parade 2023. (Photo by Alex HALADA / AFP)
 

Baden Rose Days

Every year, the Rosarium in the charming spa town of Baden, near Vienna, comes to life for three weeks during the Badener Rosentage. This year the festival takes place June 1st to June 23rd.

During the three weeks, visitors can immerse themselves in the enchanting world of blooming roses and enjoy over 25,000 rose bushes comprising more than 900 distinct varieties of the romantic flower.

To mark the onset of the rose blossom season in Baden, the city will host an exciting line up of concerts on Saturday, June 1st. The evening’s program will culminate with a piece fusing rock, opera, and classical music, promising an unforgettable experience.

READ MORE: Four of the best hidden villages in Austria’s Salzkammergut region

Sommernachtskonzert

On the June 7th, the Schönbrunn Palace Park in Vienna will host a spectacular – and free – musical programme from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Over 100,000 people are expected to flock to the palace park to enjoy the Summer Night Concert, which this year will be led by Andris Nelsons – Grammy Award-winning conductor from Latvia.

Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen will be heard as a soloist. She will sing two arias – from Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser and from Giuseppe Verdi’s La forza del destino.

Tanz Ist Festival

This year from June 13th to 23rd, this dance festival is taking place in Dornbirn in Vorarlberg. 

Established in 1994 by dancer and choreographer Günter Marinelli, tanz ist festival has become a famous international dance festival that fosters collaborations between artists and institutions.

Each year, the festival focuses on a specific theme and explores various aspects of the dance world. In this edition, the spotlight shines on Canada, offering a glimpse into the country’s dance avant-garde.

The programme presents both emerging and well-known talents who have left an indelible mark on the dance scene.

Sonnwendfeier

From June 22nd to 29th, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal region along the Danube river comes alive with dazzling summer solstice celebrations.

Throughout the period, local towns and villages alongside the river and in the river valley host traditional midsummer celebrations, from bonfires to fireworks to displays of thousands of floating lights covering the Danube river.

READ ALSO: Train travel in Austria: The best day trips from Vienna

The Donauinselfest

The Donauinselfest, also known as the Danube Island Festival, is one of Europe’s largest open-air music festivals.

This year, it takes place on the Danube Island in Vienna from June 21st to 23rd, where numerous stages will host performances by both local and international artists.

As well as music, there will be cultural performances, art exhibitions, entertainment for children, food stalls and drink stands to keep everyone entertained. 

 
 
 
 
 
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Lido Sounds Festival 

Lido Sounds Festival is a cross-genre festival taking place from June 27th to 30th in Linz. Here, you can find something for everyone’s taste; indie, alternative, pop, soul, hip-hop and rock. 

Deichkind, Kraftklub and Sam Smith have been confirmed as this years top acts. In addition, Editors, Gossip, Idles, K.I.Z, Kings Of Leon, Nina Chuba and many more are booked. 

Alpine Summer Opening

On June 16th, it is time for this years Alpine Summer Opening in Großarltal valley, Salzburg.

Old customs and traditions remain strong in the Salzburgerland region and every year, a different town hosts this lively festival to mark the official start of the Alpine summer. 

This year, the festivities will be held at the Maurach Alm mountain pasture in the Großarltal valley. There will be music, traditional Alpine dances and cuisine.

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