Viennese Markets Invite Again to the "Long Night" with a Colorful Program

The Long Night of the Vienna Markets will take place for the fourth time on Friday, August 29. A total of 19 markets – including 17 city retail markets and, for the first time, two weekly markets – will remain open until 11 PM. The extended shopping experience will be accompanied by a comprehensive supporting program for all age groups.

Shopping and Live Program at the Long Night of the Markets

LED shows, grill demonstrations, dog shows, and numerous children's attractions such as puppet theater, magicians, bouncy castles, and face painting await market visitors. In total, over 140 hours of programming are planned.

The Market Office Museum in Floridsdorf will be open throughout the entire event. The Naschmarkt Museum, an external branch of the Market Office Museum, can also be visited on the event evening at every full hour.

The first 10,000 visitors will receive free fabric bags from the Vienna markets. Additionally, starting at 9:30 PM, 220 gift baskets will be raffled off at all markets. The requirement for participation: a visit to at least two markets and a stamped participation card.

Colorful Program at the Vienna Markets

Karmelitermarkt: From 5 to 6 PM, the Swingdance Bigband will kick things off, followed by the puppet theater Tabula Rasa presenting "The Bremen Town Musicians" from 6 to 7 PM. At 7 PM, the Danube Pirates invite you to sing along, dance, and dream. The program concludes with "Viennese Songs in a Different Way" by Fiaker Fiasko (8-10 PM). The market offering will be expanded with a craft market and a children's flea market.

Volkertmarkt: Chess players are welcome here from 6 PM for a large chess tournament. Starting at 5:30 PM, there will be music - The duo Marie Madame with "From Django Reinhardt to Frank Zappa," Duo Mopet with new and old Viennese songs, as well as Bandi & Bosic with extensive variations from blues, jazz, rock & pop covers, and French chansons, along with Barbara Grünbaum & the Freudequartett will provide entertainment.

Vorgartenmarkt: From 6 PM to 9 PM, Djicpe and the Riders entertain with a performance of Jazz, Funk, and Latin.

Rochusmarkt: Here, the Coverkillers start at 6:15 PM with well-known earworms, before the guys from Best Lovers deliver the finest rock music. Raffle and lottery from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Children's program from 5 PM.

Naschmarkt: The Naschmarkt offers seven stages with an exciting program. Freches Blech with their cool Bohemian brass music are there, as well as Rocco Leone with Swing, Soul, Jazz, and dance music from the 60s and 70s. Il Padrini entertains with Italian hits and Harry Kucera brings a Best of Oldies. Additionally, there is a dog and cat market, flea market stall operators, African market, and arts and crafts market with many stands.

Viktor-Adler-Markt: At 6 PM, the big backgammon and chess tournament begins. From 7 PM to 8 PM, Favo Faces invite you to an art workshop: drawing mirror portraits. Musically, the market belongs from 8 PM to the rap, singing, beatbox, dance show "Democracy, what's up?".

Meidlinger Markt: The evening begins at 4:30 PM with Alexander Borek and Caroline Kreutzberger. Canarro let Hungarian Gypsy Jazz sound and from 8 PM, Italian melodies resound under the motto "Amore Italiano". Alex Miksch with his Waldviertel dialect blues performs at the Fladenladen (8-9:30 PM).

Schwendermarkt: It starts at 5 PM with DJ Carl Schwender and canned music, before Ost in Translation starts European world music at 6 PM. Stefanie Pitsch & Karim Thiam are also there, as well as ELSA, who present their new alternative rock album. Additionally, there is a bouncy castle, face painting for children, and a fast-paced Bobbycar race.

Meiselmarkt: A children's magic show with Slotini opens the colorful array at 6 PM, followed by the 1st Vienna Magic Theater. SchubiTwo Acoustic Duo bring Austropop, Country, and Pop-Rock classics from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, before Goran Cigoja lets his accordion sound until 10 PM.

Brunnenmarkt: At Yppenplatz, DJs provide the perfect groove. In Brunnengasse, good entertainment is offered at various places. Whether Werkelfrau Ruth Küchler, the Viennese song duo Bäuml/Koschelu, or the magician Aladin, there is something for every taste. Furthermore, visitors can expect over 70 creative exhibitors from the artistic-creative field, jewelry design, natural cosmetics, fashion with a sustainable background, and handcrafted food & beverage products. For a sensational culinary experience, food trucks offer their delicacies.

Alszeilenmarkt: For the first time, the Sonus Bigband ensures a good mood with swing and jazz from 6 PM. The Strobl dance school encourages participation and DJ Heli plays the latest hits from 8 PM. Bouncy castle and face painting for the little ones and an exciting workshop: chiseling limestone sculptures round off the offer.

Kutschkermarkt: Here, everything is about dancing. From 5:30 PM to 10 PM, trained instructors accompany you with Reggaeton, Zumba, or Social Dance. The joy of movement is the main focus here.

Johann-Nepomuk-Vogl-Markt: Starting at 3 PM, this is a makeup paradise for children. A Hula Hoop workshop with Lisa Looping invites participation, before Michael Malburg delights with his saxophone at 7 PM. From 8:30 PM, Acoustic Duo enchants with international and Italian music.

Gersthofer Markt: Enjoy an entire evening from 6:30 PM to 10 PM with Nikolaus Schauerhuber and Erwin Schmidt featuring the finest jazz classics and hits from the Great American Songbook.

Sonnbergmarkt: The small but exquisite Sonnbergmarkt offers jazz de luxe by the Holy Moly Guitar Trio. Additionally, witness a 100-kilo fish being filleted and grilled for free tasting at the fish stand.

Nußdorfer Markt: Children's magic show from 6 PM with Emilius. From 7 to 8:30 PM, enjoy Best of Austro, Country Pop & Roll at the market, played by Günther Krammer, followed by Mo Gruja (Blues, Country, and Rock’n’Roll) until 10 PM.

Hannovermarkt: A children's program for the young market visitors and DJ Daniel with a colorful music mix create a lively atmosphere.

Floridsdorfer Markt: Here, there is jazz and swing with Michaela Rabitsch & Robert Pawlik Quartet and German dialect songs by Philipp Griessler, as well as Viennese songs with Oskar Kainz and the great classic hits with Johann Rosenhammer. Patricia Hill and Band start at 5 PM with a soulful pop & dance performance.

Mazzucco-Markt: Magician Toni Vesarri enchants the audience from 6 to 7:30 PM. After an hour of chill lounge music with saxophone accompaniment, Metpet Voice concludes with ultimate live music from the Danube city.

(Red)

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