Groundbreaking for New Musical House for Vienna "Theater im Prater"
Finance City Councillor Barbara Novak, NEOS Economic Spokesperson Markus Ornig, District Chairman of the 2nd District Alexander Nikolai, Joachim Hilke (CEO ATG Entertainment Central Europe), and Matthias Prichzi (Managing Director ATG-Live GmbH) jointly gave the signal for the start of construction. By the end of 2027, the modern musical theater with around 1,800 seats is expected to open and bring international productions to Vienna.
"Theater im Prater" in Vienna: Construction Work Commenced
"With the construction of the 'Theater im Prater', we are setting a strong signal for Vienna as an international cultural and economic hub. This project combines sustainable urban development with cultural excellence - creating around 400 new jobs and generating an annual added value of about 100 million euros. Through the innovative partnership model between the city and private engagement, a new cultural attraction is created, an ecologically thoughtful place, bringing new impulses for tourism and gastronomy," enthuses Economic City Councillor Barbara Novak.
Economic Spokesperson Markus Ornig: "The groundbreaking for the new 'Theater im Prater' is an important signal for Vienna as an economic and cultural location. This project is not only a significant boost for local value creation but also strengthens Vienna's role as an international cultural metropolis and attractive tourist destination. We need this vision and the will to shape, to keep Vienna at the forefront in international competition."
"The Prater has always been a place of joy and wonder - with the new theater, it also gets a modern stage that fits," explains Alexander Nikolai, District Chairman of the 2nd District.
Premiere in Vienna in November 2027
The completion of the theater and the festive premiere are scheduled for the end of 2027 - marking the beginning of a new chapter for Vienna's cultural landscape.
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