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Night to remember

That was the closing weekend at brut nordwest! A huge thank you to everyone who made this fabulous farewell to brut nordwest possible – it was brilliant! Thanks to Karin Pauer & Aldo Giannotti and the whole team of FOR NOW, to Queereeoké and all the speakers of the evening, and to KISSEN, Gatafiera (live) and their line-up and performers. A huge thank you to the brut audience and the artists who celebrated with us. A very special thank you to the brut team for letting brut nordwest shine one last time. Goodbye brut nordwest, Kira Kirsch and Flori Gugger!

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Several people in elaborate drag outfits and bold stage make-up stand close together indoors, laughing and chatting in a lively atmosphere.

A night-time outdoor setting with many visitors, warm string lights and a brightly lit scaffold structure serving as a stage or installation.

Two people in the foreground clink drinks while a dense, sociable crowd mingles in the background.

A group of people stands outside a lit building; one person turns towards the camera with a smile.

brut nordwest closing weekend with Karin Pauer & Aldo Giannotti, Queereeoké and KISSEN + Gatafiera (live)

Several performers stand on a scaffold structure, looking down at the audience gathered below.

A drag performer in a striking yellow feathered costume moves through a pink-lit indoor space, engaging with the audience.

Two people stand on stage embracing in front of a large projection showing a crowd.

Two people stand close together on stage, holding a bouquet and appearing visibly moved and happy.

A person smiles while speaking into a microphone, holding a bouquet and standing in the spotlight on stage.

Two people stand on stage in front of a large projection with text and images; one gestures while speaking.

A person stands on stage, smiling while reading from a sheet of paper and speaking into a microphone, while another person stands in the background. A large projection frames the scene.

Two women stand on stage, one speaking into a microphone while the other presents a textile object; various props and garments are arranged beside them.

A person smiles while holding up a printed garment and presenting it to another person standing opposite; additional props are visible in the background.

A person holds two shiny, cherry-shaped objects in their hands and smiles while turning slightly to the side; the stage lighting highlights the colours.

A group of performers in colourful and extravagant costumes stands on stage together with two others, facing the audience.

Several performers and participants pose together on stage, some raising their arms or gesturing while standing close together.

A person sings into a microphone in front of a screen displaying song lyrics, while another performer in a striking costume dances in the background.

Several performers move dynamically across the stage, some with fans or elaborate costumes, while one person dances at the centre.

Two people embrace closely on stage, one holding a microphone, while other performers are visible in the background.

A dense crowd stands in front of the stage in coloured light and haze, while a performing person with a microphone is visible in the foreground.

Several people perform together on stage under colourful lights in front of a large, closely gathered audience.

A person sings passionately into a microphone while two performers in striking costumes accompany and support them on stage.

Person stands on stage holding a microphone, smiling toward the audience. They wear a short, colourful patterned dress. The scene is bathed in purple light, with light bars and a DJ booth visible in the background.

Performer sings into a microphone while moving on stage. In front, a dense crowd is dancing, many people facing the stage and reacting to the performance.

Dancing audience fills the space under pink-purple lighting. In the foreground, a person holds a striking fan while others clap and move.

Two performers stand on stage with microphones, performing together. A lips motif glows in the background, with the audience visible in the foreground.

Performer sings toward the audience, looking focused ahead. A second person stands behind, raising an arm. Blue and purple lighting shapes the scene.

View from the stage toward the audience: two performers stand in front of a large, tightly packed crowd. Spotlights and haze create an atmospheric lighting mood.

Performers engage the audience, with many people dancing and raising their arms. The scene is dominated by purple and pink lighting.

Performer in red trousers poses confidently on stage. The audience stands closely in front, watching the movement attentively.

Performer executes a physical movement with a raised leg. A DJ booth stands beside them, while the audience dances in the background.

Performer holds a pose on stage while arms from the audience rise in the foreground. The scene is filled with warm and purple lighting.

Two performers sing intensely into their microphones. The close-up shows strong emotions and focused expressions under blue stage lighting.

Wide shot of the venue with a large crowd. The stage with a glowing lips motif is centrally visible, with pink light filling the space.

Performers move close to the audience, encouraging participation. The crowd dances closely together and visibly responds to the performance.

Two performers stand on stage, one raising a microphone into the air. The audience looks toward the stage and moves to the rhythm.

Performers move dynamically on stage, with hair and posture indicating rapid motion. Lighting and haze enhance the energy of the scene.

Audience stands closely in front of the stage and applauds. Faces are visible in warm light, many looking attentively forward.

Events

10.06.2026 - 12.06.2026

Karin Pauer & Aldo Giannotti

FOR NOW

Durational performance

World premiere

A PLACE THAT WON'T STAY | in English

12.06.2026, 22:00

Queereeoké

Unmute yourself!

Party

A PLACE THAT WON’T STAY

13.06.2026, 20:00

BRUT HARD SOFT KISSEN After Pride Edition with KISSEN, GATAFIERA (live) & DJ Sets by anxxxious_t, yves, Elle Fierce and many more

Presented by FM4

Party

A PLACE THAT WON'T STAY

brut all over Vienna

brut nordwest

accessible

Nordwestbahnstraße 8-10, 1200 Vienna
Subway: U1, U2 (Praterstern), U4 (Friedensbrücke), U6 (Dresdnerstraße) Tram: 5 (Nordwestbahnstraße) Bus: 5A (Wasnergasse)
accessible

studio brut

not accessible

Zieglergasse 25, 1070 Wien
Subway: U3 (Zieglergasse), Tram: 49 (Westbahnstraße / Zieglergasse)
not accessible