
Come join us for 3 days filled with creativity and joy!
Immerse yourself in a captivating artistic retreat set in the enchanting city of Vienna. This unique event blends immersive workshops, mesmerizing performances from the Wiener Festwochen Festival, and vibrant community gatherings.
Here’s what you’ll get to do during these 3 days:
- Explore your creativity with 16 hours of workshops.
- Enjoy spectacular performances curated by the Wiener Festwochen Festival.
- Connect with fellow attendees and esteemed guest artists, fostering new friendships and, why not, collaborations.
- Indulge in leisurely moments, discovering Vienna from a fresh perspective.
The Wiener Festwochen (german for « Vienna Festival Weeks ») stands as one of Central Europe’s premier performing arts festivals. With 5 weeks of performances, events and celebrations, the Wiener Festwochen draw over 180.000 visitors every year. It takes place every year, since over 70 years from mid May to mid June. Companies from across the globe converge upon the Wiener Festwochen, often choosing it as the stage for their premieres.
The program is a vibrant mosaic of theater, dance, music, and opera performances, catering to diverse artistic tastes. To ensure accessibility, all shows are subtitled in both English and German as needed, welcoming audiences from near and far to immerse themselves in this unparalleled cultural experience.
What can you expect to gain?
- Cultivate your creativity, deepen your sensitivity, and enhance your self-awareness.
- Immerse yourself in captivating performances, refining your ability to appreciate and engage as a spectator.
- Forge meaningful connections with fellow participants, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.
- Create lasting memories filled with laughter, joy, and profound emotional experiences.
GROUP SIZE: Limited to a maximum of 10 attendees. We intentionally keep the group small to amplify the impact of the experience.
Who should attend ?
This event is designed for adult individuals with:
- A strong sense of curiosity.
- An eagerness to explore and an openness to both others and the arts.
- At least a B1 level of English proficiency (as English will serve as our common language, though we’ll also incorporate participants’ native languages during workshops).
Whether you’re new to performing arts or an experienced practitioner, everyone is welcome! We believe that each individual brings their own unique perspective, skills, and sensitivity to our creative experience.
What does a typical day of the creative experience contain ?
Several workshops per day on different types of creativity, with a lunch break in the middle.
We always start with a physical warm up, and group cohesion exercises.
Each session develops creativity through the voice, the body, creative writing, visual arts…
A bit of free time to relax, change or get ready for the performance in the evening.
Attendance to a performance of the official program of the Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival).
When does it take place ?
The Creative Experience starts on Friday May 30th at 3pm with a meet up in the center of Vienna.
The event ends on Sunday June 1st around 10pm after the evening performance.
WORKSHOPS DURATION : May 30th (2h), May 31st (7h), June 1st (7h).
PERFORMANCES OF THE WIENER FESTIVAL AS PART OF THE AUDIENCE : Saturday evening & Sunday evening.
Where does it take place ?
All workshops will happen at the CREATIVE CLUSTER (https://www.creativecluster.cc) in Vienna’s 5th district. This amazing place is hosting 140 artists studios from visual arts to performing arts. It’s a very inspiring place, perfect for an artistic retreat and to meet artists from different horizons.
Performances take place at several theaters spread out in the city of Vienna and hosting Wiener Festwochen festival shows.
What’s the cost?
For our 2025 edition, we’re rolling out an exclusive offer for the early birds who are eager to dive into this enriching experience:
Early registration until May 22nd : 110€
→ After May 23rd : 150€
This includes 16 hours of workshops at the Creative Cluster, tickets to 2 performances at the Wiener Festival, and social time before and/or after the performances. Please note: the registration fee does not cover food & beverage, accommodation, nor transportation.
Considering the uniqueness of our offer, blending art workshops, professional performances, and a community event for a small group, this is truly an incredible deal. We’re deeply passionate about this event and want to ensure that price isn’t a barrier for anyone interested !
How can I enroll ?
Early bird registration here : https://form.jotform.com/243515379834364
If you have any question, please contact us on theatra.contact@gmail.com, or directly over the phone on +421 919 349 051 or +33 642 060 401.