For humanity. For a life in safety and without fear.
With great shock and deep sorrow, we look back on the tragic events in Graz. Our sympathy goes out to all those affected, the relatives, and the friends of the victims.
The Pride Village has always been and remains a place of togetherness, visibility, solidarity, and exchange. Especially in times like these, we want to use this space to pause together, to remember – and to give each other support.
Out of respect and in memory of the victims, we will deliberately refrain from the music program on the first day and design the Pride Village as a quiet, dignified place. There will be no DJ sets, no loud music. Instead, we invite you to join us in setting a sign – for peace, for unity, against violence.
On site, there will be non-alcoholic drinks, beer, spritzers, and food. We will consciously refrain from serving spirits on this day.
We warmly invite everyone to join us at Rathausplatz to remember together: the people in Graz, and all those who have fallen victim to violence.
A special moment will be the official opening at 7:00 p.m. with mourning speeches – and the joint lighting of a sea of candles at 9:00 p.m. You are welcome to bring candles (grave lights, LED candles, or candles with drip protection are permitted). Stand with us in silent remembrance.
The revised program:
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Part 1: Creation of the mourning banner for the parade – everyone is invited (Hall of Pride)
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Workshop by Klagsverband: What to do against discrimination and exclusion?
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free HIV and STI testing at the Aids Hilfe Wien tent
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Part 2: Creation of the mourning banner for the parade – everyone is invited (Hall of Pride)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Opening with mourning speeches
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sea of candles with accompanying music: We light the candles
Children’s and Youth Safer Space program:
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Buttons and tattoos
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Face painting for children
4:00 p.m.
Magic show
Youth program (12 to 27 years)
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Rat auf Draht
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Voguing workshop with Juan Carlos
The terrible events in Graz will continue to occupy our thoughts in the coming days. We are incorporating them into our program planning and will inform you promptly of any possible changes.
Inquiries & Contact
Vienna Pride
Phone: +43 677 634 040 41
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.viennapride.at