Austrian Cultural Forum Washington

06/01/2026

20th Anniversary EuroAsia Shorts Film Festival | Austrian-Indonesian Partner Film Night on June 8, 2026

Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of EuroAsia Shorts and the 250th anniversary of the DC-based festival's host nation with a mix of favorite short films from the past two decades and new films that represent a bright new horizon.

EuroAsia Shorts (EAS) returns with in-person screenings, discussions, and reception events featuring international short films at Washington, D.C. embassies and cultural centers, all free to the public, from June 5 – 12, 2026! This year, six EAS screening events take place. The first five evenings are dedicated to Partner Nights blending short films from two countries designed as a conversation on this year's central theme, Past/Present/Future. They will be followed by the traditional Closing Night on Friday, June 12, presenting shorts from all 10 partner countries (Austria, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Spain).

We are looking forward to our Partner Film Night with the Indonesian Embassy in Washington, D.C. - USA
📅 When? June 8, 2026 | doors open at 7:30 PM
📍 Where? Embassy of Austria, Washington D.C.
🎟 RSVP required | More info here: https://www.acfdc.org/events/euroasiashorts-austria-partnernight-2026

The event will begin at 7:30 PM with an Austrian wine reception and a taste of Indonesia. The film screening will start around 8:15 PM and is followed by a panel discussion with Indonesian director Nick Hartanto (Film: Daly City, 2024) and a Q&A with the audience.

© Photo: EuroAsia Shorts



Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C., Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Washington, Indonesian Embassy in Washington, D.C. - USA, Alliance Française de Washington DC, Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, SPAIN arts & culture, Goethe-Institut Washington, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, Pakistan Embassy US, Austrian Cultural Forum Washington

05/28/2026

05/22/2026

🎹Classical Four-Hand Piano Music | Piano Duo Gugg🙌

With the Gugg Piano Duo, we brought the busy, but vibrant May calendar at the Cultural Forum to a truly spectacular close! Tereza Gugg-Kalabova and Johannes Gugg captivated the audience with four mesmerizing four-hand piano pieces, showcasing extraordinary precision, harmony, and artistry. 🎶🌟

The audience was left in awe of their remarkable talent—and for good reason: Among others, they have been selected as part of BBC Radio 3’s prestigious New Generation Artists cohort for 2026–2028. 🎼👏 A well-deserved recognition for an exceptional duo!

05/21/2026

THEATER AT THE EMBASSY | LOST MY WAY 🎭

This week, the Embassy of Austria, Washington D.C. turned into a theater stage for one night 🇦🇹🎭✨ Saskia Norman and Elisabeth Halikiopoulos transformed the space with their captivating performance “LOST MY WAY – When Life Doesn´t Go According to Plan”, written by and starring Saskia and directed by Elisabeth. Saskia delivered a remarkable performance, blending storytelling with stand-up and a one-woman theatrical ride about getting lost in life—and finding yourself. Thank you to Saskia and Elisabeth and to everyone who joined us!🌟

05/18/2026

Trio Lumina | Musikakademie in Liechtenstein 🎶🇱🇮

We had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful concert in cooperation with the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington D.C. and the Ryuji Ueno Foundation🤝, featuring three outstanding musicians from the Music Academy in Liechtenstein.

Vivien Walser (piano 🎹), Yuna Dierstein (cello 🎻), and Pilar Policano (violin 🎻) presented an exceptional program featuring works by Astor Piazzolla, Clara Schumann, and Sergei Rachmaninov. ✨

The trio received well-deserved standing ovations from the audience 👏

Many thanks to the Ryuji Ueno Foundation for bringing such remarkable talent to Washington, DC 🇺🇸 as part of the “Semester Leadership Program” and to our friends from Liechtenstein for the wonderful cooperation. 🌟

05/14/2026

🎬Austrian Art Meets the American Avant-Garde ✨

On tuesday, we hosted an exciting and thought-provoking talk on how Austrian art and film helped shape the American avant-garde 🎬✨

Bringing a fresh international perspective, British curator Cassius Matthias and Italian art & culture expert Piero Tomassoni explored the connections between Austrian art, experimental film, and the evolution of American visual culture in an elegant and engaging way.

The talk as well as the film clips were received with great interest, and the Q&A session afterwards was filled with insightful and engaging questions 🙌💬

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05/11/2026

THANK YOU / VIELEN DANK for celebrating Austria with us at this year’s EU Open House 2026 🇦🇹🇪🇺

Thousands of visitors stopped by the Austrian Embassy this past Saturday to experience a taste of Austria — from Apfelstrudel, Sachertorte, and Schnitzelsemmel to culture, music, and dance! ✨

Our younger guests also got creative with Austrian-inspired arts and crafts, designing their very own ski figures ⛷️

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and partners who helped us showcase the diversity and richness of Austria here in Washington.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, we were especially proud to highlight the long-standing friendship between Austria and the U.S., the importance of our transatlantic ties, and the many Austrians who shaped life in the US – from the “mall man” & architect Victor Gruen to Hollywood actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr.

Danke & thank you to everyone who came by — we hope to see you again next year! 🤝



European Union in the United States

05/06/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Gugg Piano Duo is coming to the Embassy of Austria, Washington D.C. with an exceptional classical program 🎹✨

Recently named BBC New Generation Artists for 2026–2028, they’re truly a duo to watch 🌟

Their program at the Embassy will features Schubert’s “Grand Duo Sonata in C Major”, Dvořák’s vibrant “Slavonic Dances”, Smetana’s iconic “The Moldau”, and concludes with selections from John Corigliano’s lively “Gazebo Dances” 🎶

📅 May 21
🚪 Doors: 6:15 PM | 🎼 Start: 7 PM
📍 Embassy of Austria
🎟 RSVP required | More info here: https://www.acfdc.org/events/gugg-piano-duo-2026

© Photo by Helmut Laufenboeck

05/04/2026

Theater | LOST MY WAY 🎭🎬

The ACF DC is proud to present director Elisabeth Halikiopoulos and playwright & actress Saskia Norman, who will transform our venue at the Austrian Embassy for one night into a theater with their play “Lost My Way: When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan.”

“Lost My Way” is a bold, funny, and deeply personal theatrical journey. What begins as a simple therapy session quickly spirals into a trip through Saskia’s past, where she brings a cast of characters to life while revisiting the moments that shaped her - a sudden family tragedy, the struggle and recovery from an eating disorder, the refuge she found in acting, and the glittering dream of Hollywood—followed by the culture shock of chasing it.✨

Blending raw honesty with sharp humor, "Lost My Way" is a one-woman show that combines storytelling with deeply personal reflection, turning life’s heaviest chapters into a narrative that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. 👏🌟

🎟️When? May 19, 2026 | 7 PM | followed by an 🇦🇹 Wine Reception
📍Where? Embassy of Austria
👉 RSVP required | More Info via this Link: https://www.acfdc.org/events/lostmyway-2026

04/30/2026