Open-air cinemas in Vienna (2024)

FAQs

What is the oldest open-air cinema in the world? ›

The world's oldest open-air cinema in operation can be found in Broome, Australia. Since 1916, Sun Pictures Garden Cinema has been screening films outdoors – a Guinness world record.

One of the most popular English cinemas in Vienna is The Haydn English Cinema. Located right on Mariahilfer Street, this English cinema offers a wide range of films, from blockbusters to independent productions, all in English. The cozy atmosphere of the cinema contributes to making the experience truly special.

You buy your food and drink as you'd expect, but the film showings are free. No ticket required. Ideally, go early enough to enjoy your food and still have time to get a decent seat before the film starts.

Dhanuyatra of Bargarh, world's biggest open-air theatre, is unique in many respect.

Roundhay Garden Scene is a short silent motion picture filmed by French inventor Louis Le Prince at Oakwood Grange in Roundhay, Leeds, in Northern England on 14 October 1888. It is believed to be the oldest surviving film. The camera used was patented in the United Kingdom on 16 November 1888.

Americans are notorious (and regarded as extremely obnoxious) in expecting that people will speak English. In the first district of Vienna, a major tourist area, many people do in fact speak English. But outside that district most shop people, even restaurant people do not, or speak very little.

OmU (Original mit Untertiteln): Meaning 'original with subtitles', OmU films have the original audio* along with subtitles. Unless otherwise specified, assume these subtitles are German.

Austria. In Austria, the possession and consumption of open containers of alcohol is legal all throughout the country by people of the legal drinking age.

For Operas in Vienna, “Formal” wear is highly recommended, but not required. We recommend “Business Attire”. For Musicals and Other Events there is no dress code.

Are there free concerts in Vienna? ›

Peterskirche (Church of St.

Peter), which is located in the heart of Vienna, is exceptionally packed – from free, almost daily organ concerts "Orgel um Drei" (Organ at Three) to performances by international choirs.

Prestigious Film Festivals: Generally have higher film submission fees, ranging from $50 to $150 or even more. Smaller Film Festivals: May have lower fees, sometimes even free film submissions, especially for non-profit film festivals.

Con: The Show Could Cancel At Any Moment

Part of the uniqueness of outdoor theatre is that you are susceptible to any of the elements that the outdoors decides to bring you. That being said, sometimes a storm may come through and you either have to hold the show until it stops, or cancel it completely.

One of the main benefits of introducing open-air cinema areas at festivals is the opportunity for attendees to unwind and rest their weary feet. There they can take a complete break from the main event's frenzied, crowded atmosphere, without having to go home.

An amphitheatre (British English) or amphitheater (American English; both /ˈæmfiˌθiːətər/) is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports.

The outdoor Theatre of Dionysius was the world's oldest theatre, having been built in Ancient Athens in approximately 500 BC. With an estimated capacity of up to 17,000 people, the theatre was “in the round”, with stone rows built up a slope overlooking the stage.

The oldest continuously operating cinema theatre is the Washington Iowa State Theatre (USA) in Washington, Iowa, USA, which opened on 14 May 1897, and as of 26 January 2022 has been in continuous operation for 124 years, 257 days.

Shankweiler's is the oldest drive-in movie theatre in America and has been in continuous operation in Orefield, Lehigh Valley, Pa., since 1934.

Skansen is the world's oldest open-air museum, showcasing the whole of Sweden with houses, animals and traditions from every part of the country.