Before reading, be sure you have half a pack of cigarettes and a full tank of petrol. And put on sunglasses, even though it's dark outside. Because here's a music festival to … [Read more...] about Vienna Blues Spring
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Fidelio and Christoph Waltz
Among the dozens of works by Beethoven, there is only one opera: Fidelio, the tale of how Leonore rescues her husband from a Spanish prison. As part of the Beethoven … [Read more...] about Fidelio and Christoph Waltz
Vienna Coffee Festival
Pass more than a few hours in Vienna, and you'll soon learn that coffee is an essential part of the fabric of the city. A fact confirmed by the annual Vienna Coffee … [Read more...] about Vienna Coffee Festival
Where to watch football in the pub
Austrian beer and English football: a great combination (and, if I'm honest, better than the other way around). So where can you watch the Premier League, Champions League or … [Read more...] about Where to watch football in the pub
The Vienna Jazz festival
Think of Vienna and you might not automatically think of Herbie Hancock or Natalie Cole. Or Dave Brubeck. Or Liza Minnelli. Or John Scofield. But those are just some of the … [Read more...] about The Vienna Jazz festival
The Silvesterpfad
Vienna doesn't leave celebrating New Year's Eve to chance. Each year, the city organises the Silvesterpfad (New Year's Eve Trail) with entertainment around the city … [Read more...] about The Silvesterpfad