Experience raw creativity

Forward Festival is all about creating a space, where ideas collide, connections spark, and inspiration turns into action. Dive into hands-on workshops, immersive exhibitions, and exclusive side events. Every moment is designed to challenge your thinking and unleash unexpected 

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Gartenbaukino & Band

A jazz band playing in front of the Gartenbaukino during Forward Festival.

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STUDIO TOUR

Join an exclusive bus ride with designers Holy Motors at Forward Festival Vienna 2025!

Holy Motors – the designers with a bold approach

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CREATIVE BUS TOUR

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EXHIBIT YOUR WORK

EXHIBIT AT FORWARD FESTIVAL

Join us for the Forward Festival Vienna Party in October 2025!

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PARTY

Open call for graphic designers, 3D artists, photographers & more – become a speaker at Forward Festival 2025!

Submit your work and become a speaker at Forward Festival 2025!

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SPOTLIGHT YOUR IDEA

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MOON EXHIBITION

Events in Vienna

Get inspired by the full speaker line-up and schedule at Forward Festival Vienna 2025. See what’s on stage and don’t miss out on the creative pulse of the city.

Forward Festival Vienna 2025 – Speaker Program & Highlights

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Dive into the world of Forward Festival Vienna 2025: inspiring stages, creative energy, international speakers, and unforgettable moments in Austria’s creative capital.

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