ImPulsTanz
In the summer of 2026, the city will once again be filled with the excitement of dance, as Vienna becomes the European hub of contemporary dance. ImPulsTanz brings together international stars, influential choreographers, and exciting newcomers – from world premieres and Austrian premieres to celebrated productions.
That means summer in Vienna is all about movement, artistic diversity, and international exchange. Big names meet new voices, opulent stage sets meet minimalist physicality – and the audience is right in the middle of it all, not just watching from the sidelines.
International highlights on Vienna’s stages
Outstanding productions and artists include:
- Eun-Me Ahn with Post-Orientalist Express – a visual spectacle somewhere between K-pop, ritual, and futuristic aesthetics.
- TAO Dance Theater from Beijing with several works and a world premiere
- Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Rosas with a new take on a classic, set to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
- Louise Lecavalier, one of the great icons of contemporary dance
- Boris Charmatz with an intense solo
- Trajal Harrell, an audience favorite and star of the international scene
What’s new
Fresh momentum comes from Vienna debuts and new perspectives:
- Leïla Ka with the multi-award-winning Maldonne
- Phia Ménard with the poetic work nocturne (Parade)
- Christos Papadopoulos with My Fierce Ignorant Step – a powerful choreography on collective movement
- Katerina Andreou with a high-energy exploration of chaos and the present moment
Dance, experience, take part
ImPulsTanz is more than a performance festival – it’s an experience for the whole city. Dance during the day, watch big shows in the evening, and party together at night – this unique mix is what makes it so special.
- 239 workshops and research projects at the Arsenal with international instructors
- Public Moves: free outdoor dance classes in Vienna and all across Austria
- ImPulsTanz Soçial with live concerts and DJ sets in the Festival Lounge at the Burgtheater Vestibül
- Big festival parties in the collonaded courtyard of Vienna City Hall (August 7 and 8)
Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, at ImPulsTanz everyone can become part of the festival and experience the energy of dance up close.
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ImPulsTanz Workshops Trailer 2025
Dance tips away from ImPulsTanz
In Tanzquartier Wien, contemporary dance and performance are at home, and dance events of every kind are listed on the event calendar. Vienna has a historical connection with “its” Viennese waltz, which visitors to the city can learn in classical dance schools – as preparation for attending a Viennese ball.
ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival 2026
July 9 – August 9, 2026
Performances at various venues
Info, program, sign up: www.impulstanz.com
Workshops in the Arsenal
- Ghegastraße, 1030 Wien
- Universitätsring 2, 1010 Wien
- www.burgtheater.at
- tickets@burgtheater.at
- info@burgtheater.at
Guided tours
Mo,Thu, Fri: 4 p.m.; Sun&Public Holidays: 11 a.m.
Guided tours in English on selected days: information at tickets.burgtheater.at
Guided tour in German with written explanations in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese.
(subject to change)
Accessibility
(Double swinging doors 170 cm wide)
Ramp 300 cm wide
3 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
in the Burgtheater parking lot – Volksgarten side
Seeing eye dogs allowed
12 Wheelchair spaces available (in the auditorium, access with the elevator)
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
At each performance, the Burgtheater provides places in the stalls with acoustic amplification by means of induction for visitors who wear a hearing aid. The acoustic signal is also amplified for all visitors. This can be received in the theater during the performance on radio frequency 99.2 MHz using a radio receiver, mobile telephone or MP3 player with radio reception. Please bring your own headset.
Special tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs on prior notification.
Prior notification is necessary for visitors with wheelchairs for admission tickets and tours. Tel. +43 1 514 44-4545, tickets@burgtheater.at
The spoken texts of selected performances can be read along with the app (German, English and other languages)
- Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Wien
- www.wien.gv.at
- stadtinformation@post.wien.gv.at
Guided tours
https://www.wien.gv.at/english/cityhall/tours.htm
Free guided tours
Accessibility
(Swinging doors 92 cm wide)
Ramp 545 cm long , 47 cm high
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
on Lichtenfelsgasse, Felderstrasse
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Multimedia guides in Austrian and English sign language are available free of charge upon presentation of an official photographic form of ID (passport, identity card, driver’s license).
Elevator near stair no. 7: door width: 92 cm, cabin depth: 240 cm, cabin width: 130 cm, passage to elevator: 110 cm.
Elevator near stair no. 8: door width: 92 cm, passage to elevator: 88 cm, cabin width: 110 cm, cabin depth 210 cm.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom / changing room (near stair no. 8).
