Vienna hosts 22nd Crime Night literary event

The 22nd Wiener Kriminacht took place on October 22, 2026, transforming various Viennese coffee houses into venues for crime fiction readings. Organized by echo event, the festival featured more than 30 authors presenting works ranging from historical crime novels to contemporary thrillers.

Participating locations included Café Landtmann, which hosted Ursula Poznanski, and Café Hummel, where Stefan Slupetzky performed readings. Other venues such as Café Frauenhuber hosted authors like Beate Maly. The event also included the presentation of the Vienna Crime Prize, previously awarded to Fabian Navarro for ‘Vienna Falling’.

Organizers noted high attendance levels, with many readings being fully booked in advance and some locations seeing queues of visitors. The festival aimed to bridge generations through literature, drawing a diverse audience including an increasing number of younger attendees.