Events in Baden near Vienna: what's on this week
Concerts, markets, wine tastings, guided tours and things to do with children in Baden and the towns around it. We pick the events that work for visitors and explain them in English.
Baden is the spa town at the end of the Badner Bahn, the local railway from Vienna's opera. Event names stay as the organisers publish them, usually in German. Times are local time in Austria.
Type Any Music (25) Theatre & musicals (2) Cinema (3) Exhibitions (4) Tours (6) Markets (10) Wine (7) Family (5) Sport (2) Other (4)
Place Anywhere Baden (22) Bad Vöslau (7) Pfaffstätten (6) Kottingbrunn (5) Tattendorf (5) Traiskirchen (5) Vösendorf (4) Leobersdorf (3) Altenmarkt an der Triesting (2) Guntramsdorf (2) Schönau an der Triesting (2) Hernstein (1) Klausen-Leopoldsdorf (1) Sooß (1) Teesdorf (1) Weissenbach an der Triesting (1)
Our picks for the next two weeks
These events have an English summary. Each one is based on the organiser's information; where something is not stated – a price, the language – we say so instead of guessing.
Leopoldi Market and lantern festival in the Kurpark
Original title: Leopoldimarkt im Kurpark Baden mit großem Laternenfest
Friday, 13 November, 2:30 pm
Three-day market with regional stalls in Baden's spa park, plus a children's lantern parade on Friday at 5 pm.
- Where
- Kurpark Baden
- Price
- The organiser does not mention an entry fee.
- Language
- Not stated by the organiser. It is mostly stalls, food and activities; the Sunday storytelling is a spoken programme.
- For
- Families and anyone looking for regional food and gifts.
story painting: paintings by Jutta Enzersdorfer-Freidl
Original title: Jutta Enzersdorfer-Freidl: „story painting“ im Haus der Kunst
Friday, 13 November, 7 pm
Exhibition at Haus der Kunst Baden, 13 to 22 November. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 am–2 pm and 3–6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am–5 pm; the artist is there on Sundays from 3 pm. Opening: Friday 13 November, 7 pm.
- Where
- Haus der Kunst Baden
- Price
- The town does not state an entry fee.
- For
- Art lovers.
Details (in German)Organiser website
The Addams Family – musical at Bühne Baden
Original title: The Addams Family – Musical an der Bühne Baden
Friday, 13 November, 7:30 pm
Andrew Lippa's Broadway musical at the Stadttheater Baden, premiere on 13 November, performances until January.
- Where
- Stadttheater Baden
- Price
- Full price €10 to €76, according to Bühne Baden.
- Language
- Performed in German (German version by Anja Hauptmann).
- For
- Musical fans who understand German.
Details (in German)Organiser website
The Misanthrope with Sandra Oh – screened in English in Baden
Original title: Sandra Oh in „The Misanthrope“ im Cinema Paradiso
Saturday, 14 November, 1 pm
Screening of Martin Crimp's modern version of Molière's comedy, filmed live on stage at the National Theatre in London.
- Where
- Cinema Paradiso Baden
- Price
- €14 (€1 off with the cinema's CP-Card).
- Language
- In English with English subtitles. There are no German subtitles at this screening.
- For
- English speakers and theatre fans.
UNESCO World Heritage walking tours in Baden – every Saturday
Original title: UNESCO-Welterbe-Führungen in Baden – jeden Samstag
Saturday, 14 November, 2 pm
A 90-minute guided walk through the spa town, run by Baden's tourism office, with one of four themes in rotation.
- Where
- Tourist Info Baden
- Price
- Adults €12 including a wine tasting; children aged 10 to 17 €8; children up to 9 free. One free tour with the Badener VIP-Card or the Niederösterreich-Card.
- Language
- The tourism office does not say which language the tours are held in – ask when you register.
- For
- Visitors who want the story behind Baden's listing as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe.
Art Breakfast: Viennese breakfast and a tour of the Arnulf Rainer Museum
Original title: Art Breakfast im Arnulf Rainer Museum
Sunday, 15 November, 10 am
Sunday morning: Viennese breakfast at a café on the main square, then a guided tour of the museum in the former Frauenbad.
- Where
- Arnulf Rainer Museum, Baden
- Price
- €29, including breakfast, admission and the tour.
- Language
- The museum does not say which language the tour is in.
- For
- Art and architecture lovers. Children are welcome and get a free puzzle booklet.
Miniatures: violin and piano at Haus der Kunst Baden
Original title: Miniaturen – Konzertzyklus mit Violine und Klavier
Sunday, 15 November, 4 pm
Short classical and romantic pieces by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Kreisler, plus Piazzolla tangos, on a Sunday afternoon.
- Where
- Haus der Kunst Baden
- Price
- €20.
- Language
- Instrumental programme (violin and piano).
- For
- Anyone who enjoys chamber music in an intimate setting.
Beethoven Philharmonie: Beethoven, Schubert and Ravel in Baden
Original title: Beethoven Philharmonie – Echo der Meister
Sunday, 15 November, 6 pm
Orchestral concert with Beethoven's early piano concerto in E flat, Schubert's Fifth Symphony and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin.
- Where
- Congress Center Baden
- Price
- €30, according to Congress Center Baden.
- Language
- Instrumental concert. The free introduction at 5 pm is a talk; its language is not stated.
- For
- Classical music lovers.
CAPT Million: poker tournament at Casino Baden
Original title: CAPT Million: Pokerturnier im Casino Baden
Monday, 16 November, 5 pm
Poker tournament with €1 million guaranteed, described by Casinos Austria as Austria's biggest; No Limit Hold'em, main event buy-in €500 + €50.
- Where
- Casino Baden
- Price
- Main event buy-in €500 + €50 fee; satellites from €50 + €10.
- Language
- Not stated by the organiser.
- For
- Poker players aged 18 and over.
Jazz at Café Central on Baden's main square
Original title: Badener Jazzcafé im Café Central: Connected und Playground
Tuesday, 17 November, 7 pm
Tuesday jazz evenings run by Pro Jazz Austria at Café Central; no fixed entry fee, just a fair donation for the musicians.
- Where
- Café Central Baden
- Price
- No fixed entry fee – a fair donation for the musicians.
- Language
- Jazz; the 17 November duo is guitar and saxophone, the December band plays jazz with and without vocals.
- For
- Jazz fans.
Guided wine tastings at the Badener Hauervinothek
Original title: Kommentierte Weinverkostungen in der Badener Hauervinothek
Thursday, 26 November, 7 pm
One-hour tastings led by a Baden winemaker, each with its own theme, in the growers' wine shop in the town centre.
- Where
- Badener Hauervinothek
- Price
- €13.20 per person; the tasting takes place with five or more participants.
- Language
- Not stated. A winemaker talks you through the wines, so it is a spoken format.
- For
- Wine lovers who want to taste wines from several Baden producers in one evening.
Today, Friday, 13 November
- 2:30 pmLeopoldi Market and lantern festival in the Kurpark
Original title: Leopoldimarkt im Kurpark Baden mit großem Laternenfest
Three-day market with regional stalls in Baden's spa park, plus a children's lantern parade on Friday at 5 pm.
Tonight
- 7 pmstory painting: paintings by Jutta Enzersdorfer-Freidl (in German)
Original title: Jutta Enzersdorfer-Freidl: „story painting“ im Haus der Kunst
Exhibition at Haus der Kunst Baden, 13 to 22 November. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 am–2 pm and 3–6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am–5 pm; the artist is there on Sundays from 3 pm. Opening: Friday 13 November, 7 pm. - 7:30 pmThe Addams Family – musical at Bühne Baden (in German)
Original title: The Addams Family – Musical an der Bühne Baden
Andrew Lippa's Broadway musical at the Stadttheater Baden, premiere on 13 November, performances until January.
This weekend, 14 November – 15 November
- Tomorrow, 12:30 pmLeopoldi Market and lantern festival in the Kurpark
Original title: Leopoldimarkt im Kurpark Baden mit großem Laternenfest
Three-day market with regional stalls in Baden's spa park, plus a children's lantern parade on Friday at 5 pm. - Tomorrow, 2 pmUNESCO World Heritage walking tours in Baden – every Saturday
Original title: UNESCO-Welterbe-Führungen in Baden – jeden Samstag
A 90-minute guided walk through the spa town, run by Baden's tourism office, with one of four themes in rotation. - Sunday, 10 amArt Breakfast: Viennese breakfast and a tour of the Arnulf Rainer Museum
Original title: Art Breakfast im Arnulf Rainer Museum
Sunday morning: Viennese breakfast at a café on the main square, then a guided tour of the museum in the former Frauenbad. - Sunday, 12:30 pmLeopoldi Market and lantern festival in the Kurpark
Original title: Leopoldimarkt im Kurpark Baden mit großem Laternenfest
Three-day market with regional stalls in Baden's spa park, plus a children's lantern parade on Friday at 5 pm. - Sunday, 4 pmMiniatures: violin and piano at Haus der Kunst Baden
Original title: Miniaturen – Konzertzyklus mit Violine und Klavier
Short classical and romantic pieces by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Kreisler, plus Piazzolla tangos, on a Sunday afternoon. - Sunday, 6 pmBeethoven Philharmonie: Beethoven, Schubert and Ravel in Baden
Original title: Beethoven Philharmonie – Echo der Meister
Orchestral concert with Beethoven's early piano concerto in E flat, Schubert's Fifth Symphony and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin.
All week: 22 events for visitors
Today, Friday, 13 November
- 2:30 pmLeopoldi Market and lantern festival in the Kurpark
Original title: Leopoldimarkt im Kurpark Baden mit großem Laternenfest
Three-day market with regional stalls in Baden's spa park, plus a children's lantern parade on Friday at 5 pm. - 7 pmstory painting: paintings by Jutta Enzersdorfer-Freidl (in German)
Original title: Jutta Enzersdorfer-Freidl: „story painting“ im Haus der Kunst
Exhibition at Haus der Kunst Baden, 13 to 22 November. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 am–2 pm and 3–6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am–5 pm; the artist is there on Sundays from 3 pm. Opening: Friday 13 November, 7 pm. - 7:30 pmThe Addams Family – musical at Bühne Baden (in German)
Original title: The Addams Family – Musical an der Bühne Baden
Andrew Lippa's Broadway musical at the Stadttheater Baden, premiere on 13 November, performances until January.
Tomorrow, Saturday, 14 November
- 10 amMallabor Kids: offenes Atelier für Kinder im Arnulf Rainer Museum (in German)
- 12:30 pmLeopoldi Market and lantern festival in the Kurpark
Original title: Leopoldimarkt im Kurpark Baden mit großem Laternenfest
Three-day market with regional stalls in Baden's spa park, plus a children's lantern parade on Friday at 5 pm. - 1 pmThe Misanthrope with Sandra Oh – screened in English in Baden
Original title: Sandra Oh in „The Misanthrope“ im Cinema Paradiso
Screening of Martin Crimp's modern version of Molière's comedy, filmed live on stage at the National Theatre in London. - 2 pmUNESCO World Heritage walking tours in Baden – every Saturday
Original title: UNESCO-Welterbe-Führungen in Baden – jeden Samstag
A 90-minute guided walk through the spa town, run by Baden's tourism office, with one of four themes in rotation. - 3 pmThe Addams Family – musical at Bühne Baden (in German)
Original title: The Addams Family – Musical an der Bühne Baden
Andrew Lippa's Broadway musical at the Stadttheater Baden, premiere on 13 November, performances until January.
Sunday, 15 November
- 10 amArt Breakfast: Viennese breakfast and a tour of the Arnulf Rainer Museum
Original title: Art Breakfast im Arnulf Rainer Museum
Sunday morning: Viennese breakfast at a café on the main square, then a guided tour of the museum in the former Frauenbad. - 12:30 pmLeopoldi Market and lantern festival in the Kurpark
Original title: Leopoldimarkt im Kurpark Baden mit großem Laternenfest
Three-day market with regional stalls in Baden's spa park, plus a children's lantern parade on Friday at 5 pm. - 4 pmMiniatures: violin and piano at Haus der Kunst Baden
Original title: Miniaturen – Konzertzyklus mit Violine und Klavier
Short classical and romantic pieces by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Kreisler, plus Piazzolla tangos, on a Sunday afternoon. - 5 pmBenefizkonzert für die Orgelsanierung in St. Christoph (in German)
- 6 pmBeethoven Philharmonie: Beethoven, Schubert and Ravel in Baden
Original title: Beethoven Philharmonie – Echo der Meister
Orchestral concert with Beethoven's early piano concerto in E flat, Schubert's Fifth Symphony and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin. - 7:30 pmJüdische Filmtage: From Darkness to Light (in German)
Monday, 16 November
- 5 pmCAPT Million: poker tournament at Casino Baden
Original title: CAPT Million: Pokerturnier im Casino Baden
Poker tournament with €1 million guaranteed, described by Casinos Austria as Austria's biggest; No Limit Hold'em, main event buy-in €500 + €50.
Tuesday, 17 November
- 5 pmCAPT Million: poker tournament at Casino Baden
Original title: CAPT Million: Pokerturnier im Casino Baden
Poker tournament with €1 million guaranteed, described by Casinos Austria as Austria's biggest; No Limit Hold'em, main event buy-in €500 + €50. - 7 pmJazz at Café Central on Baden's main square
Original title: Badener Jazzcafé im Café Central: Connected und Playground
Tuesday jazz evenings run by Pro Jazz Austria at Café Central; no fixed entry fee, just a fair donation for the musicians. - 7 pmKlavierabend mit Soley Blümel im At the Park Hotel (in German)
Wednesday, 18 November
- 5 pmCAPT Million: poker tournament at Casino Baden
Original title: CAPT Million: Pokerturnier im Casino Baden
Poker tournament with €1 million guaranteed, described by Casinos Austria as Austria's biggest; No Limit Hold'em, main event buy-in €500 + €50. - 7 pmJüdische Filmtage: Leben und Überleben (in German)
Thursday, 19 November
- 3 pmStadtspaziergang: Jüdisches Leben in Baden (in German)
- 5 pmCAPT Million: poker tournament at Casino Baden
Original title: CAPT Million: Pokerturnier im Casino Baden
Poker tournament with €1 million guaranteed, described by Casinos Austria as Austria's biggest; No Limit Hold'em, main event buy-in €500 + €50.
Language: unless an entry says otherwise, expect events to be held in German. Where the organiser states the language – for example an English-language screening – we say so.
What we leave out: courses, workshops, talks, advice sessions, church services and club meetings. They are almost always in German and meant for local residents. You will find them in the German calendar: Veranstaltungen (in German).