Classical Concerts in Vienna

Concerts of classical music in Vienna: schedule and tickets

The capital of Austria and the former Habsburg Empire is for many music enthusiasts the capital of classical music. Brilliant musicians, conductors and the renowned orchestras soloists have contributed to Vienna’s reputation as one of world leading cities for classical music. Music lovers can enjoy beautiful classical performances in Vienna’s magnificent concert halls as the State Opera, the Volksoper, the Theater an der Wien or he Musikverein.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I hear classical music in Vienna tonight?

Almost every evening there are concerts in the Musikverein, the Orangery of Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, St. Charles Church, St. Anne's Church and several palaces such as Palais Auersperg and Palais Schönborn. The list on this page is updated hourly.

How do I buy tickets?

Every concert links to our ticketing partner Classictic, where you choose a seat category and pay online. E-tickets are sent by email and can be shown on your phone or printed.

What should I wear to a concert in Vienna?

For church and palace concerts smart-casual clothing is fine. For the State Opera, the Musikverein and gala evenings many guests dress more formally, but a jacket and tie or an evening dress are not required.

When is the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert?

The Vienna Philharmonic plays its New Year's Concert on 1 January in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein. Tickets are allocated by lottery, but many other ensembles offer New Year's Eve and New Year's Day concerts with Strauss waltzes – see our New Year page.

Are there Christmas concerts in Vienna?

Yes. During Advent, Vienna's churches and palaces host Christmas concerts, Bach and Handel programmes and organ recitals. Our Christmas concerts page lists the dates.

How long does a typical concert last?

Most visitor concerts last 60 to 90 minutes, often with one interval. Dinner-and-concert packages at Schönbrunn or in palace restaurants take about three hours.