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»DESIGN, ENJOYMENT AND LIFESTYLE« MEETS CHRISTMAS
WEIHNACHTQUARTIER
A must-visit on the first weekend of Advent
A meeting place for design enthusiasts & always at the heart of the action
The long-established WEIHNACHTSQUARTIER is moving to a new, prime urban location in 2026: the francis in the 9th district. Visitors will find special gifts for themselves and their loved ones in an atmosphere that invites them to explore, linger and enjoy themselves.
Over three days, creative newcomers will collaborate with renowned independent labels to present exceptional, unique products. However, the WEIHNACHTSQUARTIER is much more than just a place to find unique Christmas gifts. It is a hub for design, creativity and inspiration — a marketplace where extraordinary ideas meet curious visitors and personal connections are fostered.
Exhibitors are selected through a curation process in collaboration with a panel of experts. Our aim is to showcase original, high-quality work, as well as the diversity, inventiveness, and innovative spirit of the design scene. Supporting young talent is particularly close to our hearts.
The WEIHNACHTSQUARTIER offers around 100 exhibitors the opportunity to present their products to a design-savvy audience in a special pre-Christmas atmosphere. This audience appreciates quality, wants to discover something new, and is looking for something special.
Apply now and become part of the WEIHNACHTSQUARTIER at francis – a weekend full of design, inspiration, encounters and the excitement of the festive season.
THE LOCTION
Prime location, top-quality facilities, prestigious image
francis is one of the most modern and prestigious buildings in Vienna: A prime location, contemporary architecture, renowned tenants and an urban lifestyle, as well as the ÖGNI Platinum sustainability certificate.A large, shared event space
100 exhibitors all in one place. Offering creativity and diversity from the moment you walk in.A tempting range of culinary delights at “Advent im francis”
The accompanying “Advent im francis” Christmas market, held in the open-air area of francis Plaza – a festive atmosphere created by decorative huts (with standing and seating areas).Hassle-free, easy-to-reach delivery
- On-site car park including discounted tickets.
- Various train and tram lines (D, 5, 12) as well as underground lines (U4 Friedensbrücke, U6 Währingerstraße).
- There are numerous lifts and escalators available within the building.
- Fully accessible.
Target audience with an interest in design
- City-centre visitors.
- The location is also excellent for Districts 17, 18 and 19.
Additional target audience
- Renowned national and international companies with hundreds of employees on site.
- Modern urban residential developments and hotels in the immediate vicinity.
A successfully established event venue
- Thousands of visitors attended public screenings during the Football World Cup in the summer.
- Regular design and shopping events (Easter, Mother’s Day, Summer Late-Night Shopping).
A widely promoted location
- DESIGNQUARTIERE online & social media channels & PR.
- francis online & social media channels & PR.
STAND DESIGN
In order to provide visitors with an attractive design market and to showcase your products, we place great emphasis on high-quality stand architecture and innovative product presentation.
ABOUT US
DESIGNQUARTIERE is a curated, modular platform showcasing independent design, craftsmanship, manufacturing, creativity and enjoyment in Austria.
It focuses on year-round, networked, design-based formats combining seasonal design markets, permanent sales areas, collaborative special projects, and editorially supported themes.
For visitors, DESIGNQUARTIERE offers an extraordinary, recurring experience that clearly stands out from mass-produced goods and standard product ranges.
Our goal is to offer designers, manufacturing brands and creative producers a professional platform to increase their visibility, boost their sales and establish a long-term presence in a suitable, quality-conscious environment.
The combination of a curated selection, editorial support and versatile communication creates a holistic offering that showcases creative products, promotes young designers, tells the stories behind brands and creators, facilitates personal encounters and strengthens sustainable value creation.
HOW WE ADVERTISE
- Target group-specific advertising activities, e.g. Falter.morgen newsletter, 1000things, Die StadtSpionin, Guided Vienna.
- Intensive promotion on social media (Facebook & Instagram) through new content and targeted advertising measures (customer audiences, lookalike audiences, retargeting) to increase reach and interaction (using additional advertising budget).
- Using the synergies of MODEPALAST’s social media channels.
- Exhibitor-Guide on the website www.weihnachtsquartier.at and on our social media channels Instagram & Facebook: designquartiere.
- Reaching the target audience directly at francis Market (Concept Store) & Plaza by handing out WEIHNACHTSQUARTIER leaflets with every purchase and putting up posters.
- Professional press relations and establishing personal contact with editors in media outlets targeting specific audiences.
- Integration in various online event calendars.
- Targeted direct mail campaign.
- Side-Event.
YOUR APPLICATION
We look forward to receiving your application via our online portal by 11 October 2026, and to a successful design market on the first weekend of Advent.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.
Yours faithfully,
Andrea Stricker-Pokorn
Project Manager
May-Britt Alróe-Fischer
Managing Director
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