Founded in 1984, ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival has over the years evolved into the largest festival for contemporary dance and performance in the world. Every summer it presents a uniquely diverse programme of performances, workshops, research projects and musical acts.
In 125 performances – including seven world premieres and 30 Austrian premieres – we were delighted to welcome around 53,500 visitors to the theatres, the museum, exhibitions, readings and talks. 260 workshops with nearly 47,800 attended class units filled the Arsenal and 19 other venues with an abundance of life and dance. 367 Public Moves classes drew over 25,000 active participants as well as just as many spectators into the open air. And on 32 evenings in the Festival Lounge, as well as two Party Nights at the Rathaus Arkadenhof, dancing continued late into the night. In total, we counted around 200,000 visitors – more than ever before in the festival’s nearly 40-year history. ImPulsTanz 2025 was therefore not only completely sold out, but also the most highly attended edition to date. We are already looking forward to seeing you again – at the next ImPulsTanz Festival from 9 July to 9 August 2026!
Music: KVSAL ~ flowing ~, Video: Maximilian Pramatarov, Camera: Maximilian Pramatarov, Emma Zimmel, Kata Tüz, Vanessa Nachbaur
Every year, ImPulsTanz presents more than 50 productions by international and Austrian artists and companies in Vienna’s theatres and museums. More than 120 international teaching artists and choreographers show their knowledge to beginners and professionals in around 230 workshops and research projects, and the music programme invites festival guests and visitors every evening to concerts and DJ sets in the Festival Lounge, and on two special evenings to the ImPulsTanz Party Nights.
