10 Must-Do Activities for Vienna Pride Weekend 2025
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1. Join the Rainbow Parade on the Ringstraße
On Saturday, June 14, over 300,000 people will gather to march or cheer at the Regenbogenparade. Starting and ending at Rathausplatz, this powerful and colorful demonstration loops around Vienna’s Ringstraße. Be sure not to miss the 3:00 PM moment of silence in honor of lost LGBTQ+ lives. Locals love viewing from Heldenplatz or near the State Opera for the best vibes and views.
2. Visit the Pride Village at Rathausplatz
Open Thursday to Saturday, the Pride Village is a lively hub of music, drag shows, community stalls, and street food right in front of Vienna’s City Hall. Swing by in the daytime to support LGBTQ+ organizations or stay for the free evening concerts and speeches that bring the square to life.
3. Party Under the Stars at Volksgarten
The legendary Männer im Garten party at Volksgarten Pavillon is a Saturday night favorite for locals. Expect DJs, drag queens, and a joyful crowd dancing under fairy lights in one of Vienna’s most iconic summer locations. Glitter encouraged!
4. Dance All Night at Vienna Pride Night (Ottakringer Brewery)
This official mega-party on Saturday brings 3 dance floors, 18 artists, and a guest DJ set from Melanie C (Sporty Spice). Held at Ottakringer Brauerei, it’s a full-blown celebration of queer joy, with pop anthems, a Swiftie floor, and a diverse, energetic crowd. Tickets sell fast—locals book early!
5. Rave at Fish Market (Grelle Forelle)
For a grittier, Berlin-style Pride afterparty, head to Grelle Forelle. The Fish Market Pride edition brings in DJs like Boris from Berghain and enforces a no-photo policy so everyone can dance freely into the early hours. Think lasers, fog, and raw queer energy.
6. Celebrate Love Without Limits at KEN Club (Fluc)
KEN Club’s Pride special transforms Fluc into a two-floor queer rave with Vienna’s pop and electro DJ favorites. Trendy, welcoming, and wild, it’s a go-to for younger locals and the queer in-crowd. Arrive late, stay longer.
7. Get Wild at Astronaughty Pride (Camera Club)
Astronaughty is known for its cheeky themes, drag queens, and two dance floors—one for pop, one for electro. The Pride edition is bigger, bolder, and the perfect place to let your queer flag fly well into Sunday morning.
8. Embrace Outlaw Energy at VENUS AfterPride (Fluc Deck)
Hosted by Villa Vida Café, this alternative queer party at Fluc Deck offers high-voltage drag, sensual performances, and a playful dress code: “worship or be worshipped.” A must-do for those seeking an edgier, more community-led Pride vibe.
9. Learn from the Past at QWIEN’s Queer Museum
Take a break from partying and head to QWIEN, Austria’s first queer museum. Their exhibition, “A Queer Millennium in 27 Objects,” offers a fascinating glimpse into LGBTQ+ history in Austria. A powerful reminder of the roots behind Pride.
10. Soak Up the City’s Pride Spirit Everywhere
From rainbow flags on every tram to LGBTQ+ lights across the Ringstraße, Vienna is transformed during Pride. Don’t miss photo ops at the rainbow crosswalk near Rathausplatz and decorated shopfronts in Naschmarkt. Pride is everywhere – just look up!
