Vienna Pride

Vienna Pride takes place in the historic setting of Austria’s capital and the parade will lead through the impressive Ringstrasse with some of the most impressive busulings Vienna has to offer. One highlight is the Pride Village at City Hall Square and the many After Parties taking place on Pride weekend. 2026 will mark the 30th anniversary of Vienna Pride. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about Vienna Pride, including parade details, practical tips, nightlife recommendations, and what to expect when visiting Austria’s largest LGBTQ+ event.

Thousands of participants carrying rainbow flags march along Vienna's Ringstrasse during Vienna Pride, celebrating LGBTQ+ equality in the Austrian capital.

Vienna Pride Date

Vienna Pride Parade (Regenbogenparade) is usually taking place on the second Saturday in June each year.

When is the Vienna Pride taking place in 2026?

In 2026, the pride (Regenbogenparade) is scheduled for Saturday, June 13.

There will be two weeks filled with pride activities and events from May 29 until June 14. Highlights are the Pride village on June 13 and the Pride Run on May 30.

What is the main party at Vienna Pride?

There is an offical main party, but also a few other parties that are going to take place:

  • Circus XXL – Colors! @Prater Dome (Saturday night). This one comes closest to main circuit party productions. You can’t go wrong going to this main party, with its many dance floors it should cover anyones taste of music. Entrance 30 Euros.
  • BUTTC0CKZ @Flucc Deck. This party, that originates in Berlin has come to Vienna for Pride. Expect a mix of pop and techno and some sex-positive vibes. 
  • Astronaughty @Camera Club. Camera Club is known for its underground style nights out. I would expect similar vibes as at BUTTC0CKZ. In fact, there is a Combi-Ticket on Sale for both BUTTC0CKZ and Astronaughty if you want to try both parties.
  • Männer im Garten @Volksgarten Pavillon. This one is an outdoor summer party, probably with a large local crowd and easier to digest than some of the other parties.
  • Fish Market @Grelle Forelle. Expect a pretty underground, techno music and fetish focused party.
  • Vienna Pride Night @Ottakringer Brauerei. This is rather mainstream, which is great, as its easy for anyone to attend. Expect a mixed crowd of everyone from LGBTQ+ scene including allies.
  • Herzfrequenz @Das Werk. This party would probably be the least commercial party, you can go with hard techno at its core. 

Other bars to check out:

  • City Bar
  • Eagle Bar
  • Marea Alta
  • Why Not Vienna
  • Village Bar
  • Kaiserbründel

Vienna Pride Route

The Pride Parade starts and ends at Rathausplatz. The route takes the following route: Rathausplatz (on Universitätsring) -> Dr. Karl-Brenner-Ring -> Burgring -> Opernring -> Kärtner Ring -> Schubertring -> Parkring -> Stubenring -> Franz-Josefs-Kai -> Schottenring -> Rathausplatz (on Universitätsring)

Vienna Pride Starting Time

The Parade usually starts at 12:00 pm and concludes around 04:00 pm, transitioning into evening festivities at the Vienna Pride Village.

Key Facts

When did Vienna Pride first take place?

Vienna Pride began in 1996 with the first Regenbogenparade (Rainbow Parade), inspired by the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Stonewall riots in New York. Vienna’s parade marches in the opposite direction of traffic on the Ringstraße which offers great visibility. In 2019 Vienna was the Host of the Europride.

How many visitors to Vienna pride?

The parade counts up to 300,000 visitors each year.

What is the theme this year?

2026 marks 30 years of Regenbogenparade, hence the theme is: “VISIBLE since 1996”.

For more information, check the official Vienna Pride Website. For more Pride Events in Europe check the overview of Pride Events in Europe.