In recent years, the MQ Summer Stage in the main courtyard has established itself as a fixture of the summer in Vienna. From the end of May to the beginning of October, its varied open-air evening program complements the museums' offerings and invites visitors to concerts, performances, talks, readings and film screenings free of charge after their closing times. Last year, the barrier-free, green stage attracted around 40,000 visitors who enjoyed the varied program.
In addition to specially curated MQ projects, popular collaborations such as the literature festival “O-Töne” and the open-air film festival “frame[o]ut” will also be part of the program. With its atmospheric program, the MQ Summer Stage offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy an exciting cultural program in the open air after a visit to the museum.
OPENING
Wed 21.05., 19h
Collaboration – Christian Falsnaes
performance
With his performance Collaboration, Danish artist Christian Falsnaes brings the audience into direct interaction and makes them part of the action. Through clear instructions, he creates collective experiences and encourages reflection on participation and social dynamics. Falsnaes, known for his interactive performances, has already won several awards for his innovative approach. Followed by an artists' party with DJ sounds
Sat 24.05., 19h
SAXONESS – mdw Sax-Orchester
concert
Under the title Saxoness, the saxophone orchestra of the mdw University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna presents a musical cocktail of the straightforward, the quirky and the unconventional - served up with the virtuoso energy of young musicians. Visitors can expect an intense sound experience!
Mon 26.05., 18h
Monday Listening Club hosted by Martin Markeli
special guest: Sweet Susie
music
The Monday Listening Club offers visitors a unique combination of vinyl listening experience, vintage flea market and live DJ sets. Susi Rogenhofer aka Sweet Susie is an artist, musician, DJ and sound artist with a broad musical spectrum ranging from dub and electronic club music to sound installations and theatre music. Active worldwide since 1995, she was co-organiser of the legendary Dub Club in Vienna's Flex. As a DJ, she takes the audience on sonorous journeys through genres, times and cultures.
