Festival 2026.
In equality
döbling, Vienna 1190
18. may - 06. June 2026
In 2026, the Calle Libre Festival is dedicated to the theme “IN EQUALITY” — a multifaceted exploration of social, cultural, economic, gender-based, and socio-political inequalities.
The title is intentionally layered with meaning. It points to inequality as a lived global reality, while simultaneously evoking “in equality” — the fundamental equality that connects us as human beings. This duality forms the conceptual core of the festival: a tension between division and unity, injustice and dignity, exclusion and belonging.
live paintings.
As part of the festival, four walls in the district will be transformed through live mural interventions by national and international artists, each engaging artistically with this year’s theme.
May 18 – May 22
Virginia Bersabe & Tamara Alves
Coins
May 25 – May 29
May 27 – June 5
events.
Festival Opening
Book Presentation / Panel Talk
May 21, 2026 | Schlumberger Art Floor
Heiligenstädter Str. 39, 1190 Vienna
7:00 – 10:00 PM
free entry
As part of the festival opening, we will present the new book “Masters of Street Art” together with photographer Michael Harker and curator Jakob Kattner, who wrote the book’s foreword.
In addition, Nicholas Platzer will reflect on 20 years of his street art gallery Inoperable, offering insights into two decades of exhibition-making and commitment to urban contemporary art.
Block Party
part of Vienna Pride
June 5, 2026 | Gleis 19
Gunoldstraße 14, 1190 Vienna
4:00 – 10:00 PM
free entry
As part of Vienna Pride, the Calle Libre Festival invites you to the Block Party at Gleis 19, opening urban space for encounters, art, and shared visions.
In collaboration with the Vienna collective “A PARTY CALLED JACK”, a music program will accompany the district’s wall artworks, providing a live soundtrack to the festival and serving as an official partner event of Vienna Pride.
On-site, visitors can participate in workshops and join guided tours through the district. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to witness the creation of Austria’s largest street art mural on the APA Tower live.
Workshops.
Registrations will open end of April.
In cooperation with various street artists, the festival offers a series of hands-on workshops for young people, school classes, and local residents. Participants gain insight into the background and techniques of street art, learning directly from professional artists and working together on wall pieces using spray paint.
Each workshop encourages participants to create individual motifs that engage with the festival theme of transformation, translating personal perspectives into collective visual statements.
Workshop Highlights
May 28, 2026 – Kulturlabor, Week 1
Workshop in a municipal housing complex (Gemeindebau).June 5, 2026 | 3:00–6:00 PM – Lio Ebenstein Workshop for Pride People
Held during the Block Party (including Lavazza stencil branding).June 5, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM – Come by & Try Workshop by Lavazza
Hosted by the Calle Libre team (Manu, Luki, Laura) during the Block Party (including Lavazza stencil branding).
Through these workshops, the festival expands beyond exhibition formats, creating spaces for learning, exchange, and active participation in the transformation of public space.
future walks.
Guided Tours
free entry, no sign up needed
May 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Calle Libre 2025 Tour (1120 Vienna)
Meeting point: Margaretengürtel U4 (outbound exit)May 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Calle Libre 2024 Tour (1020 Vienna)
Meeting point: Krieau U2 (outbound exit)June 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Calle Libre 2026 Tour (1190 Vienna)
Followed by Kellerwelten Schlumberger Tour 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Meeting point: in front of Dachsbau Co-Working Space – Stadtbahnbögen Spittelau
Participants of these tours have the opportunity to explore an alternative Vienna, discovering aspects of the city beyond schnitzel, the Prater, and the Spanish Riding School. The Urban Art Tours showcase murals created during the festival and provide detailed insights into the artists, their motifs, and the Muthgasse urban development area, offering a unique perspective that cannot be found in typical guidebooks.
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Wanna help us bring cOlOr tO the streets Of vienna?
Support Calle Libre — and help shape the city we all share. All our workshops, guided tours and large-scale murals — are completely free, as we believe culture should be open and accessible to all. While we receive some public funding, it doesn’t cover everything.
Your donation helps us keep street art free, accessible, and alive.
Every contribution supports artists, produces murals, and brings people together through shared cultural experiences in the heart of the city.
partner
Collaboration is our canvas. Our esteemed partners help us bring exceptional street art and innovative experiences to life. Together, we create vibrant synergies that enhance our festival and inspire our community. We are proud to partner with institutions who share our passion for creativity and cultural enrichment.
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