Wiener Prater

The Winter Market at Riesenradplatz takes place from November 20, 2026, to January 6, 2027, under the motto "Prater rocks."

On October 31, 2026, the Vienna Prater will host a Halloween experience with decorated attractions, a Halloween run, a planetarium special, and a closing party at the Prater DOME.

On October 30, 2026, another guided tour with curator Susanne Winkler will take place through the Pratermuseum.

Starting from November 2027, a new theater is set to open just a few steps away from the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel. The first production announced is Disney's musical THE LION KING.

The Prater Museum offers a guided tour with curator Susanne Winkler through the history and present of the Prater on October 23, 2026.

On the occasion of the 260th anniversary of the Prater, various brass bands will perform for free at the Riesenradplatz on Sundays until October 25, 2026.

On October 2, 2026, Calafatiplatz became the FM4 party zone. Visitors could enjoy seven rides for free and experience live music.

A recent report announces a malfunction on the roller coaster "Wilde Maus" in the Wiener Prater, where three children were rescued.

The Kaiser Wiesn will be accompanied by an awareness team for the entire duration of the event for the first time.

The Oktoberfest on the Kaiserwiese in the Prater takes place from September 24 to October 11, 2026, featuring festival tents, alpine huts, music, and evening events.

The Wiener Kaiser Wiesn took place from September 24 to October 11, 2026, on the Kaiserwiese in the Vienna Prater. Admission to the festival grounds was free during the day.

As part of the 260th anniversary of the Prater, brass bands perform at the Riesenradplatz every Sunday until October 25th.

At the Wurstelprater, an anniversary program with free admission took place from September 18 to 20, 2026.

The English event page announces the three-day anniversary celebration at Wurstelprater with free admission and selected special offers.

Several local media outlets reported on the 260th anniversary of the Vienna Prater and the celebrations around the Kaiserwiese and the Wurstelprater.

From September 24 to October 11, 2026, the Wiener Kaiser Wiesn will take place in the Prater, transforming the area into a festive world with Oktoberfest flair and tradition.

Reports announced the opening of the theater in the Prater in connection with the production "The Lion King".

The setup and launch of the Wiener Kaiser Wiesn in the Prater have been announced for September 24 to October 11, 2026, a large Oktoberfest event with free admission.

The Wiener Kaiser Wiesn takes place from September 24 to October 11, 2026, in the Wiener Prater. The event includes three festival tents, five alpine huts, the Wiesn village, and around 150 concerts.

The Vienna Prater celebrated its 260th anniversary from September 18 to 20, 2026, with a free festival program, special promotions, and discounts at participating attractions.