Culture Calendar: May 2024
TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE
Hafengeburtstag, Hamburg. Photo: Hamburg Messe und Congress / Romanus Furhmann
May blossoms with cultural vibrancy, offering a feast for the senses from Vienna’s art galleries to Zurich’s dance floors and Hamburg’s harbour celebrations. It promises to be a month packed with fun activities for everyone.
DANCE FESTIVAL ZÜRICH TANZT, ZURICH (3 – 12 MAY)
During May, Zurich transforms into a unified dance stage. The city hosts a festival brimming with 50 events and 200 mini workshops dedicated to dance. Envision a grand dance arena, featuring Sunday raves, breakdancing competitions and numerous performances. So, lace up your dancing shoes and catch a flight to Switzerland for an unforgettable experience.
Zürichtanzt, Biophilia. Photo: Caroline Minjolle
KLANGFRÜHLING BURGENLAND, FRIEDENSBURG SCHLAINING (5 – 12 MAY)
KLANGfrühling 2024 invites you on a musical odyssey that reignites the spark of ‘fantasy’ within us – this year’s theme. Featuring a line-up of exceptional talents, this festival is a vibrant celebration of diversity, surprise and pure joy. Dive into a world of musical enchantment and let your senses feast on the rich tapestry of sounds awaiting you.
www.klangfruehling.at
CAVES OUVERTES, VARIOUS SWISS WINE REGIONS (9 – 11 MAY)
Each year, Swiss wineries welcome visitors with open arms during the Caves Ouvertes event, offering a unique peek into their operations with wine tastings and guided tours. This is your chance to immerse yourself in Switzerland’s esteemed wine culture, gain insights into the intricate process of winemaking, and enjoy first-hand experiences with a broad selection of wines straight from the source.
Caves Ouvertes Valais. Photo: Sebastien Laderman
835TH HAFENGEBURTSTAG, HAMBURG (9 – 12 MAY)
“Hafengeburtstag” translates to “harbour birthday” in German, and that’s precisely the occasion Hamburg marks. This event is celebrated as the largest harbour festival globally, offering a weekend filled with diverse activities ranging from ship parades and food vendors to live performances and spectacular fireworks on Saturday night.
www.hamburg.de/hafengeburtstag
Hafengeburtstag, Hamburg. Photo: Hamburg Messe und Congress / Romanus Furhmann
Genussfestival Vienna. Photo: AMA GENUSS REGION / www.schwarz-koenig.at
GENUSSFESTIVAL, VIENNA (10 – 12 MAY)
The moment has returned when foodies from around the globe converge at the iconic Genussfestival in Vienna’s Stadtpark, eager to indulge in an exceptional array of Austrian culinary treasures. This festival stands as Vienna’s grandest celebration of food, offering everything from celebrated local wines and escargots to the rich poppy seed oil of Waldviertel, Carinthian honey and Wachau saffron, ensuring a wide range of flavours to explore.
Genussfestival Vienna. Photo: AMA GENUSS REGION /www.schwarz-koenig.at
CARNIVAL OF CULTURES, BERLIN (17 – 20 MAY)
This lively and colourful four-day festival honours the diversity of Berlin through its street parades, musical acts and dance showcases. It draws countless attendees eager to partake in the vibrant atmosphere and sample a wide variety of international foods available at numerous stalls. An event not to be missed!
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS DAY, GERMANY (19 MAY)
This global event highlights the significant contributions of museums to our society and culture. Museums all over Germany welcome visitors on 19 May, but Berlin, with its vast array of museums, stands out as an exceptional location to celebrate this important occasion.
17TH ART AUSTRIA, VIENNA (25 – 28 MAY)
Annually hosted at the esteemed MuseumsQuartier in Vienna, this event delights visitors with over 45 well-known galleries presenting a plethora of artworks. Guests will be treated to exquisite music filling the plaza, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere. Art Austria stands as a genuine festivity of artistic expression, consistently delivering an unforgettable experience.
Art Austria, Vienna. Photo: Art Austria / Michael Otto
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