For two decades now, Vienna, one of Europe’s cultural hubs, has held an art festival every November. Called “Vienna Art Week,” it highlights Vienna’s vibrant art scene. The festival showcases Vienna’s lively art landscape with around 70 participating partners, offering free admission across galleries, art spaces, institutions, and independent initiatives. 

Visitors can explore venues such as the Architekturzentrum Wien, which hosts art galleries featuring works by various artists. 

Also, 50 artists across Vienna have opened their studios to the public as part of Open Studio Days. Among these artists, who have opened the doors of their studios, is Albana Ejupi, a Kosovo-born artist. Visitors are invited to step into the space where her works take shape, to experience the atmosphere of creation and get closer to her artistic process. Everyone who wants to share this energy is welcome on November 8 and 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. 

Guided gallery tours led by Elena Blum and Katja Stecher, tactile visits to Michaelina Wautier’s works, and discussions on sustainable architecture and contemporary practices are held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. 

Evening events feature major exhibitions like House of Learning Systems, initiating a week-long exploration of contemporary art, from historical to experimental. 

Founded in 2005, Vienna Art Week has since become a traditional, week-long celebration for artists and art enthusiasts. The festival offers inspiring artworks from contemporary pieces to Baroque art, with free access to all events. Each year, over 100 activities are included in the programme, ranging from guided tours and studio visits to expert talks, performances, workshops, exhibitions, lectures, symposia, and public interventions. As a result, the festival has become one of the most important art events in the Danube region, attracting over 30,000 visitors annually.