Summer Late Night Shopping – The Fashion Highlight of "francis Summer Retreat"

A shady courtyard, refreshing drinks, great music, and a relaxed summer atmosphere in the heart of Vienna: From July 30 to September 5, francis invites visitors to its Summer Retreat in the beautiful courtyard of the popular PLAZA at Althan Quartier in Vienna's 9th district. Over the course of six weeks, guests can enjoy a vibrant program featuring food, design, music, and regular events—all with free admission, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM.

Whether you're stopping by for a coffee at the francis bar, working in a relaxed lounge atmosphere, meeting friends after work, or discovering unique products at francis Market, francis offers the perfect urban summer escape. Families are welcome too, with a dedicated arts, crafts, and play area for children.

Save the Date: August 20 – Summer Late Night Shopping

One of the highlights of the francis Summer Retreat event series is the Summer Late Night Shopping on Thursday, August 20.

Enjoy an inspiring after-work shopping experience in the heart of Vienna's 9th district, featuring local designers, creative brands, networking opportunities, live DJ music, refreshing cocktails, culinary specialties, and carefully curated local businesses.

Hosted by francis Market in collaboration with FashionTouri, the evening celebrates creativity, innovation, and local entrepreneurship.

Located on the second floor of Franz Josef Station, francis Market is a concept store, café, and community hub that offers a carefully curated selection of fashion, jewelry, accessories, stationery, ceramics, cosmetics, gourmet products, and much more. Spread across 250 square meters, the market focuses on quality, sustainability, fair production, and regional craftsmanship. Many of the featured products are designed and made in Vienna and Austria. The concept store is curated and operated by DESIGNQUARTIERE.

Celebrating Local Businesses with Global Reach

FashionTouri is the world's first platform connecting local retail, travel experiences, and hospitality through an innovative shopping tourism model. By making regional fashion, design, and lifestyle brands more visible to both travelers and locals, FashionTouri creates authentic shopping experiences while strengthening local economies.

The Vienna-based company has already received numerous national and international awards for its innovative approach to connecting local businesses with international visitors, most recently the Smart Tourism Award 2026.

This August, six selected FashionTouri member brands will travel to CENTRESTAGE Hong Kong, one of Asia's leading fashion and design trade fairs. Together with the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) and Advantage Austria, FashionTouri founder Ronja Scherzinger will lead an Austrian business delegation to the event.

Even more exciting news is on the horizon: FashionTouri will launch the first version of the FashionTouri App this summer, further increasing the international visibility of local retailers and making shopping tourism more accessible than ever before.

The Summer Late Night Shopping will also serve as the stage for a special announcement celebrating another important milestone for FashionTouri.

Event Details

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026

📍 francis Market
Julius-Tandler-Platz 3
1090 Vienna, Austria

🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM

🎉 Official Opening: 7:00 PM

🤍 Dress Code: All White

🎟️ Admission: Free

More Highlights at "francis Summer Retreat"

Every Thursday – Afterwork Sessions
Relax after work with live DJ sets, cool drinks, and delicious snacks from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Every Friday in August – Open-Air Cinema
Enjoy family films at 5:00 PM followed by a featured movie at 8:00 PM under the open sky.

Every Saturday – Salsa & Bachata
Hosted by Paraiso Vienna Events, with beginner workshops at 6:30 PM followed by social dancing until 10:00 PM.

About FashionTouri

FashionTouri is the world's first "Tripadvisor for Shopping Tourism," connecting travelers with authentic local shopping experiences while helping cities strengthen their retail sectors and attract international purchasing power.

Through the platform, travelers can easily create personalized shopping and sightseeing routes that combine local boutiques, creative businesses, and cultural attractions into one seamless experience. Instead of visiting generic shopping streets, users discover independent brands, artisan workshops, and unique local businesses that reflect the true character of a destination.

Today, FashionTouri partners with more than 195 retail businesses across Austria, Germany, and Hungary and has a growing community of over 10,000 registered users. The company collaborates with more than 300 partners from retail, tourism, hospitality, media, academia, and the creative industries.

Its partner network includes internationally recognized organizations such as Airbnb, Marriott International, H World International, Rosewood Hotels, Urlaubsguru, the Austrian Retail Association, the Tourism Industry Club DACH, and the Austrian National Tourist Office.

For more information:
🌐 https://fashiontouri.com/en
📸 https://www.instagram.com/fashiontouri