Vienna Kaiser Wiesn 2025 Opens: "Life is a Celebration!" in the Prater
Wiesn Managing Director Johann Pittermann, known as Wiesn Emperor Johann I., welcomed the visitors on Thursday together with around 800 employees. After the traditional parade with a beer carriage and music bands, Cathedral Priest Toni Faber blessed the first barrel. Then followed the call "O’zapft is!" – the official starting signal for 18 days of folk festival.
Music, Stars and Delicacies at the Start of Kaiser Wiesn 2025
The Edlseer provided a great atmosphere right from the start, musically accompanying the audience to the Kaktus Alm for the VIP reception. Among those celebrating were Jazz Gitti, Stefan Koubek, Schoko Michi, Miss Austria Tanja Duhovich, as well as celebrities from media, sports, and business.
This year, the three large festival tents – Gösser Tent, Wiesbauer Tent, and Nordic Spirit Kaiser Tent – will feature Schlager stars like Roberto Blanco, Stefan Mross, and Die Lauser. Highlights include Schlager afternoons, the Single Wiesn, party nights with DJs, and special events for seniors, students, and families.
Federal State Days, Crafts & Children's Program in Praterka
The Vienna Kaiser Wiesn dedicates individual days to the Austrian federal states, featuring music, traditional costumes, and regional cuisine. The event kicks off with Burgenland on September 26, followed by Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. Styria concludes the event on October 11.
In the Wiesn Village, guests experience hands-on crafts: the offerings range from lavender arts to woodturning demonstrations and craft courses. Tyrol designs the children's program with the Brixentaler Children's Hut – including mascot Brixi.
Enjoyment Between Tradition and Modernity
Culinarily, the festival focuses on a mix of classics and contemporary offerings. In addition to pork knuckles, gingerbread, and cold cuts platters, organic corners and vegan huts provide variety. The range extends from plant-based liver cheese to cheese-less dumplings.
The complete program of the Vienna Kaiser Wiesn 2025 can be found here
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