Things To Do in Vienna March 2025: Food, Festival & Fun

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. This March, stick your fork into Vienna during Restaurant Week, put your ear on the ground at Musikverein, watch the opera curtain rise, and follow the Danube downstream to Budapest.  Here are my top seven things to do this month.

1. Participate in Vienna Restaurant Week

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. While Vienna Restaurant Week is still little known to visitors this is a great opportunity to try the city’s top restaurants at reduced prices. The annual event allows you to savor diverse dishes across multiple cuisines, from Austrian classics to international delights, made by some of Vienna’s finest chefs. In fact, more than 100 of the best restaurants in the city will participate.

Choose your desired restaurant and date for Vienna Restaurant Week on the official website

  • Date:  4th to 10th  March 2025
  • Prices: from EUR 29,50 for a three course meal, and from EUR 14,50 for a two course meal.
  • Reservation: Advanced booking is recommended due to high demand.
Participate in Vienna Restaurant Week

2. The Ottakringer Vinyl & Music Festival

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. Music enthusiasts will love the Ottakringer Vinyl & Music Festival, a two-day celebration of all things music and vinyl. Held at the iconic Ottakringer Brewery, this festival offers a unique mix of record fairs, live performances, and DJ sets. It’s a fantastic event for collectors and music lovers to discover rare vinyl, meet artists, and enjoy live music across various genres.

Expect both local and international vendors to showcase their collections. The festival also features workshops and panel discussions.

  • Date: 8th to 9th March, 2025
  • Location: Ottakringer Brewery, Ottakringer Platz 1, 1160 Vienna
  • Admission: Tickets available at the venue and online.
The Ottakringer Vinyl & Music Festival - Things to Do in Vienna March

3. The SPARK Art Fair Vienna

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. Modern art lovers will not want to miss the SPARK Art Fair Vienna, which showcases contemporary art from Austria and around the world. Set in the impressive Marx Halle, the fair connects galleries, collectors, and artists for a four-day event that highlights new works and emerging trends in the art world.

Visitors can explore curated exhibitions and participate in guided tours, artist talks, and workshops, offering a comprehensive look at the latest in contemporary art. Thus, it’s an ideal event for both serious collectors and casual art enthusiasts.

  • Date: 20th to 23rd March, 2025
  • Location: Marx Halle, Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna
The SPARK Art Fair Vienna - Things to Do in Vienna March

4. The Styrian Spring Festival

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Styrian Spring Festival, which brings the flavours and traditions of the Southern Austrian region of Styria to Vienna. The festival features Styrian food, wine, music, and crafts, giving visitors a taste of the region’s cultural heritage. Held at Rathausplatz, in front of Vienna’s City Hall, this event showcases traditional folk music, dance performances, and stalls selling Styrian specialties like pumpkin seed oil, cheeses, and wines. It’s an excellent opportunity to enjoy authentic Styrian culture without leaving Vienna.

Date: 27th to 30th March, 2025
Location: Rathausplatz, Vienna
Admission: Free entry

The Styrian Spring Festival - Things to Do in Vienna March

5. Take a Trip to Budapest

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. While exploring Vienna in March, consider a day trip to Budapest, only a two-hour train ride or car ride away. Hungary’s capital offers architecture from baroque and Art Nouveau to contemporary, vibrant markets, and famous thermal baths. You can stroll along the Danube, visit the historic Buda Castle, and unwind in one of the city’s renowned thermal spas, such as Széchenyi or Gellért.

Because Hungary formed part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during its last 50 years, Vienna and Budapest are culturally connected. During a  day trip  you will cover another piece of the Golden Triangle Vienna – Budapest – Prague.

  • Date: Daily train service available
  • Time: Approximately 2.5 hours by train each way
  • Departure: Vienna Central Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof)
  • Admission: Round-trip train tickets start at approximately €30-€40, depending on the class and availability.
Take a Trip to Budapest - Things to Do in Vienna March

6. Watch an Opera or Ballet

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. Almost each month the Wiener Staatsoper stages a different Mozart opera. In March, The Abduction from the Seraglio will keep you laughing out loud while listening to some of Mozart’s most popular tunes: Follow the daring rescue mission of count Belmonte to save his beloved Konstanze and her maid from the Turkish harem. Above all the plot explores the themes of love, loyalty, and cultural clashes.

In a similar way, Richard Strauss’ The Knight of the Rose (Der Rosenkavalier) promises romantic and comic entertainment. Set in 18th-century Vienna the story revolves around the complex love affairs and social intricacies of the Marschallin, her young lover Octavian, and the charming but naive Baron Ochs. Other than that, Verdi’s La Traviata and Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin entertain more serious tones as romantic and historic dramas unfold on stage. Be sure to catch these operatic gems, as they offer a captivating mix of humor, romance, and drama, all set to stunning music.

 

  • Location: Wiener Staatsoper, Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
  • Date: various throughout March 2025
  • Tickets: access the full opera calendar for March
Watch an Opera or Ballet - Things to Do in Vienna March

7. Classical Concert Highlights

Things to do in Vienna March 2025. Listening to Mozart’s Serenata Notturna and Franz Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody in one event is a rare treat: On 10th March, you may get the chance, when the Vienna Chamber Orchestra will send Mozart, Liszt, Sibelius and Kutrowatz’s works in a powerful sound cloud across the Golden Hall of Vienna’s Musikverein. These are just some examples out of 30 excellent concerts at Wiener Konzerthaus, Wiener Musikverein, and Museumsquartier this month. To explore composers of the Austro Hungarian Empire such as Franz Liszt, Antonin Dvorák and Béla Bartok, focus on Konzerthaus.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage Vienna has to offer this March. Head over to our event listings and secure your spot for a night of timeless melodies in the city’s most prestigious venues!

  • Location: various
  • Dates: various in March 2025
  • Programme and Tickets: check all key concerts in Vienna in March
  •  For other concert tips do check my favourites in Vienna Concerts.
Classical Concert Highlights - Things to Do in Vienna March

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