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- Where can I meet people in Vienna if I just moved?
- Free things to do alone in Vienna this month
- Are there language cafés or conversation groups in Vienna?
- Where can I try padel in Vienna without my own partner?
- Is there a board-game café in Vienna where I can go alone?
- Where can I spend a wet evening in Vienna on my own?
- Is Vienna good for solo travellers at night?
- Where can I play pickleball in Vienna?
- Where can I join a board game night in Vienna as a stranger?
- Can I spend an evening at a library in Vienna?
- Where can I hear live music for free in Vienna?
- Where can I try dancing in Vienna as a beginner?
- Creative workshops in Vienna for people who come alone?
- Is there a pub quiz in Vienna?
- How do I join open play or an americano in Vienna?
- Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Vienna alone?
- Intimate live music in Vienna: what is on?
- What concerts are coming up in Vienna?
- Where can I learn something new in Vienna in the evening or at the weekend?
- Where can I go after work in Vienna on my own?
Where can I meet people in Vienna if I just moved?
Pick one low-pressure event this week and go twice; our Vienna listings include 20 that suit newcomers.
- K&K Weihnachtsmarkt Belvedere Christmas market, Vienna — Oberes Belvedere, Fri 20 Nov, 11:00, free
- Vienna quiz on integration figures, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Fri 27 Nov, 16:30, free
- Table de conversation en francais (Vienna French language meetups) — Wednesday, 18:30; Cafe Merkur
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Free things to do alone in Vienna this month
Plenty: 33 free things this month in Vienna are in our listings, so you can go without spending anything.
- K&K Weihnachtsmarkt Belvedere Christmas market, Vienna — Oberes Belvedere, Fri 20 Nov, 11:00, free
- Josef Frank as political writer, book talk, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- Harpsichord evening, MUK Konzertsaal, Vienna — MUK Konzertsaal, Singerstraße 26, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- Was kann Architektur? Tribute to Angelika Fitz, Az W, Vienna — Architekturzentrum Wien, Wed 2 Dec, 18:00, free
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Are there language cafés or conversation groups in Vienna?
You have 3 options in Vienna, from drop-in conversation tables to weekly exchanges.
- Saturday Night Socialising and Language Exchange (Viennova) — Saturday, 20:00; Rudolf Café&Bar; free
- Table de conversation en francais (Vienna French language meetups) — Wednesday, 18:30; Cafe Merkur
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Where can I try padel in Vienna without my own partner?
Try one of the sessions below; padel is played in doubles, so clubs usually pair you with other players.
- PADELZONE (Floridsdorf, Hagenbrunn, Klosterneuburg) — padel americano; level: Starter and Advanced Open
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Is there a board-game café in Vienna where I can go alone?
Yes: Vienna has 2 board-game cafés or game shops with tables in our data, 1 noting beginners are welcome.
- SpielBar — board-game cafe; daily, 17-2
- SpielBar (official site) — board-game cafe; daily, tägl. 17-2 Uhr
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Where can I spend a wet evening in Vienna on my own?
You have 5 indoor options in Vienna, from evening events to tables with board games.
- Josef Frank as political writer, book talk, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- Harpsichord evening, MUK Konzertsaal, Vienna — MUK Konzertsaal, Singerstraße 26, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- Advent concert, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna — Stephansdom, Fri 27 Nov, 20:30
- SpielBar — board-game cafe; daily, 17-2
- SpielBar (official site) — board-game cafe; daily, tägl. 17-2 Uhr
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Is Vienna good for solo travellers at night?
Yes for activities: 50 evening events, groups and game nights are listed in Vienna. For street safety, rely on local official guidance.
- Josef Frank as political writer, book talk, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- Harpsichord evening, MUK Konzertsaal, Vienna — MUK Konzertsaal, Singerstraße 26, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- Weihnachtssingen with VoxVivere at One Voice Lab, Vienna — One Voice Lab, Tue 1 Dec, 18:00, free
- Table de conversation en francais (Vienna French language meetups) — Wednesday, 18:30; Cafe Merkur
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Where can I play pickleball in Vienna?
You can turn up alone: 2 listed sessions in Vienna pair you with other players.
- SPORTUNION Rackathletes - Europahalle — pickleball open play; level: beginners and advanced, grouped by skill; EUR 15 per session
- Pickleball Vienna - guided open play (Tennis Point Vienna) — pickleball open play; level: all levels incl. beginners
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Where can I join a board game night in Vienna as a stranger?
You can turn up solo at any of the 4 listed game sessions in Vienna; hosts usually seat newcomers.
- Paradice Spielverein (various venues) — open table night; various; ca. 5 Euro pro Session
- Paradice Board Game Night at JO&JOE Westbahnhof — open table night; last Friday of month
- Vienna quiz on integration figures, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Fri 27 Nov, 16:30, free
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Can I spend an evening at a library in Vienna?
Vienna libraries host 2 events in our listings (2 free), from talks to conversation groups.
- StoP Paint your voice workshop with Jaz, Bücherei Alsergrund, Vienna — Bücherei Alsergrund, Thu 26 Nov, 15:45, free
- Ernst Krenek Multitalent, music and readings, Wienbibliothek, Vienna — Lesesaal der Wienbibliothek im Rathaus, Wed 16 Dec, 18:30, free
Where can I hear live music for free in Vienna?
18 free music events in Vienna are in our listings.
- Harpsichord evening, MUK Konzertsaal, Vienna — MUK Konzertsaal, Singerstraße 26, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- 44th International Adventsingen, Rathaus Festsaal, Vienna — Wiener Rathaus, Festsaal, Fri 27 Nov, 15:30, free
- Jazz im Advent with Jazz Position, Amtshaus Hietzing, Vienna — Amtshaus Hietzing, Großer Festsaal, Tue 1 Dec, 18:30, free
- Ein musikalischer Reigen, trio, Haus der Anthroposophie, Vienna — Haus der Anthroposophie - Kultur.Raum.Zeit, Tue 1 Dec, 19:00, free
Where can I try dancing in Vienna as a beginner?
Vienna has 1 class and social dance in our data.
- The Gentlegroove, Zwischen Schmäh und Swing, Vienna — Theater-Center-Forum, Wed 16 Dec, 20:00
Creative workshops in Vienna for people who come alone?
Vienna has 4 hands-on sessions coming up; working on a shared task gives you something to talk about.
- StoP Paint your voice workshop with Jaz, Bücherei Alsergrund, Vienna — Bücherei Alsergrund, Thu 26 Nov, 15:45, free
- Moving Stillness 5Rhythms workshop with D. Cee, Vienna — GrG Zirkusgasse, Weintraubengasse 29, Sat 5 Dec, 11:00
- Worry Stones Workshop at die druckstube, Vienna — die druckstube, Sat 5 Dec, 15:00
- Alchemy symbols in the AI age, workshop, Gleis 21, Vienna — Gleis 21, Fri 11 Dec, 18:00
Is there a pub quiz in Vienna?
Vienna has 2 quiz options in our data; teams usually take solo players.
- SpielBar Pub Quiz — pub quiz; Tuesday
- Vienna quiz on integration figures, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Fri 27 Nov, 16:30, free
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How do I join open play or an americano in Vienna?
You don't need a partner at the 3 open-play or americano sessions we list in Vienna.
- PADELZONE (Floridsdorf, Hagenbrunn, Klosterneuburg) — padel americano; level: Starter and Advanced Open
- SPORTUNION Rackathletes - Europahalle — pickleball open play; level: beginners and advanced, grouped by skill; EUR 15 per session
- Pickleball Vienna - guided open play (Tennis Point Vienna) — pickleball open play; level: all levels incl. beginners
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Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Vienna alone?
26 cultural events are listed in Vienna, 9 of them free.
- Queer feminist tour of Terminal Piece, mumok, Vienna — mumok, Foyer meeting point, Sun 22 Nov, 14:00
- True Colors fashion tour in English, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Foyer meeting point, Sun 22 Nov, 16:00
- Ringing in the new church year, bells of St. Stephen's, Vienna — Stephansdom, south tower, Sat 28 Nov, 16:50
- Was kann Architektur? Tribute to Angelika Fitz, Az W, Vienna — Architekturzentrum Wien, Wed 2 Dec, 18:00, free
Intimate live music in Vienna: what is on?
Vienna has 4 small-stage music evenings in our data (1 free).
- Jazz im Advent with Jazz Position, Amtshaus Hietzing, Vienna — Amtshaus Hietzing, Großer Festsaal, Tue 1 Dec, 18:30, free
- MUK.jazz.session with open jam, ZWE jazz cafe, Vienna — ZWE, Floßgasse 4, Tue 8 Dec, 20:00
- SingAlong Christmas sing-along event at Camera Club, Vienna — Camera Club, Fri 11 Dec, 20:30
- Open Mic statt Stille Nacht!, Bruno-Marek-Allee 5, Vienna — Bruno-Marek-Allee 5, Sun 13 Dec, 19:30
What concerts are coming up in Vienna?
Our Vienna listings include 42 concerts and music evenings, with 39 in Dec.
- Harpsichord evening, MUK Konzertsaal, Vienna — MUK Konzertsaal, Singerstraße 26, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- 44th International Adventsingen, Rathaus Festsaal, Vienna — Wiener Rathaus, Festsaal, Fri 27 Nov, 15:30, free
- Advent concert, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna — Stephansdom, Fri 27 Nov, 20:30
- Jazz im Advent with Jazz Position, Amtshaus Hietzing, Vienna — Amtshaus Hietzing, Großer Festsaal, Tue 1 Dec, 18:30, free
Where can I learn something new in Vienna in the evening or at the weekend?
12 talks, courses and learning events in Vienna are listed, 9 free.
- Josef Frank as political writer, book talk, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- StoP Paint your voice workshop with Jaz, Bücherei Alsergrund, Vienna — Bücherei Alsergrund, Thu 26 Nov, 15:45, free
- Dein Zuhause. Deine Energie., free energy advice, Vienna — Gelber Salon der Bezirksvorstehung Mariahilf, Tue 1 Dec, 17:00, free
- Umwelt im Gespräch climate panel, Natural History Museum, Vienna — Naturhistorisches Museum, Obere Kuppelhalle, Tue 1 Dec, 18:00, free
Where can I go after work in Vienna on my own?
42 weekday events in Vienna start between 17:00 and 20:59 in the next 30 days.
- Josef Frank as political writer, book talk, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Veranstaltungssaal, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- Harpsichord evening, MUK Konzertsaal, Vienna — MUK Konzertsaal, Singerstraße 26, Tue 24 Nov, 18:30, free
- 1683 dialogue tour on the Ottoman siege, Wien Museum, Vienna — Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Foyer meeting point, Thu 26 Nov, 17:30
- Weihnachtssingen with VoxVivere at One Voice Lab, Vienna — One Voice Lab, Tue 1 Dec, 18:00, free
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