Donauinselfest

[2] Food stands offer a variety of Austrian and international cuisine, including Thai, Greek, Italian, Indian, and Turkish.

Although all concerts are free, financial experts estimate the event generates €40 million in city revenue due to increased tourism.

The winners of the RTIC (Rock the Island Contest), which is focusing on the support of talented Austrian newcomers, performed in the living room of their fans.

In 1983 Harry Kopietz [de], SPÖ politician, invented the organization of a one-day party near the Floridsdorferbrücke, to promote the attractiveness of the Donauinsel as a recreational area.

[5] The most memorable[citation needed] concert was Falco's in 1993, in front of almost 100,000 fans: The band played during a torrential downpour and a lightning strike caused a power cut.

2007 performers included Master Blaster, Gianna Nannini, Zucchero, Willi Resetarits, Hubert von Goisern, and Rainhard Fendrich whose concert attracted an audience of 200,000 people.

In 2010 the highlights were Amy Macdonald, Billy Idol, as well as Paul van Dyk, Rainhard Fendrich, Milow and Sunrise Avenue.