Vienna Concerts: The 15 Best Evenings of Music

1.Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert in Karlskirche

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14,951 reviews · 1h 15m · from $40Our pick

Spend 75 minutes at Vienna’s Karlskirche for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed by Orchestra 1756 on period instruments. The program may include additional works by Mozart, Bach, Biber, or other composers. Your ticket covers entry; seating position, church temperature, and the changing program are worth checking before you book.

“it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. loved it. a but sad i couldn't take pictures.”

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2.Classical Concert in the World-Famous Musikverein

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,673 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Spend two hours at the Musikverein for a concert of Viennese classics by Mozart and Haydn, followed by Vivaldi’s *The Four Seasons*. Your booking places you in either the famous Golden Hall or the intimate Brahms Hall, depending on the date and option selected. Bring cash for the required cloakroom, and check your seat category for possible sightline limits.

“A perfectly executed performance and a joyous night at one of Vienna’s finest venues. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons was especially inspiring featuring a virtuoso performance by an unknown guest. Great seats just six rows from the front for less than 35 euros. Great show, great performance. It’s what the musical city of Vienna is all about”

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3.Classical Concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,177 reviews · 1 hour - 65 minutes · from $11Best value

Spend about an hour at a classical concert inside St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a central Vienna landmark. Choose a program featuring composers such as Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, or Vivaldi, or select an organ or seasonal concert when offered. Your ticket covers an assigned seat in your chosen category; it does not include a cathedral tour.

“What a wonderful experience. The church is beautiful and the acoustics were amazing. The ladies who played the violin and the Cello were so talented. We sat in a category 1 so we were near the front great seats with no obstructions.”

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4.Mozart Concert at the Golden Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,986 reviews · from $78

Hear 30 musicians from the Vienna Mozart Orchestra perform Mozart overtures, arias, and duets, alongside Strauss favorites such as The Blue Danube and the Radetzky March. Two opera singers and two soloists join the concert, which lasts about two hours and is presented in period costume at the Musikverein, including the Golden Hall.

“AWESOME! I know it's very expensive but it was such a unique and incredible experience that it was worth every penny. Don't forget to get the free CD on the Gift Shop!”

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5.Classical Concert in St. Anne’s Church (Annakirche)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,414 reviews · 1h 10m · from $38

At 8:00 PM, a string ensemble of musicians from renowned Viennese orchestras performs complete classical works on period instruments inside Baroque St. Anne’s Church. The concert lasts 70 minutes, with free seating and a program included. Arrive early if you want a seat near the musicians.

“It was amazing! I know nothing about classical music, but I definitely enjoyed the whole concert.”

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6.Classical Concert at Mozart’s First House

Join the Mozart Ensemble Vienna for a live concert in the Sala Terrena at Mozarthaus, where Mozart lived in 1781. Hear works by Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven, and other composers of the Viennese Classical Period in a frescoed hall near St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Your ticket includes the concert and wardrobe service.

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7.Mozart and Strauss Concert at Schönbrunn

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,364 reviews · from $63

Spend 105 minutes with a live orchestra, soprano, and baritone performing Mozart and Strauss in Schönbrunn’s Orangerie. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m., with doors opening at 8 p.m. A ticket starts at $63 per person. VIP tickets add front-row seating, priority access, drinks, a program, and free coat check.

“Możesz napisać tak: "It was a really nice venue, and the concert was interesting. It was also great that there was a buffet. It's a shame that recording, even just a short clip as a souvenir, wasn't allowed."”

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8.Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,039 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $47

At 8:30 pm, attend a roughly one-hour concert by Classic Ensemble Vienna in baroque St. Peter’s Church. Expect familiar works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven and Schubert, played in an intimate church setting. You collect your ticket at the box office, and the box office assigns your seat, so arrive early and check your confirmed start time before setting out.

“We got in by train earlier that day and we decided a dinner and a night concert would do the trick - we were right. St. Peters Church is a beautiful church that most big tours don't go to. The concert occurs officially after the church closes, so everyone there is there just for the concert - no competing with people snapping pictures. No photos/video during the concert, but that's pretty standard. We listened to so many great pieces, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořák, and more. It ran true to time - about an horu and 10. We went in November so it got a bit cold in the church but you…”

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9.Classical Concert in St. Anne’s Church (Annakirche)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,000 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Arrive at St. Anne’s Church in central Vienna for an evening concert of classical music by Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert. A string quartet performs on period instruments in the church’s ornate Baroque interior. Your ticket includes free-choice seating and a program naming the musicians. The concert starts at 8:00 pm and lasts about 70 minutes.

“Really unique beautiful venue with wonderful musicians made it really atmospheric. Would thoroughly recommend”

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10.Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 930 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Spend about five hours at Schönbrunn Palace, starting with an after-hours, self-guided audio tour of imperial rooms. Then walk to a nearby restaurant for a three-course Austrian dinner before a Mozart and Strauss concert in the Orangery. Seating options vary; VIP includes priority access, two drinks, a program and a free cloakroom.

“Loved seeing the Palace after hours with no crowds. There was approximately 30 people in the group. We each received a listening device for the tour of the Palace, which lasted around one hour. Then we were escorted to the restaurant, which was next to the Palace. I had a vegetarian dish. My dish was jus ok. Nothing great. Everyone else had meat. The concert was next to the restaurant. Total time was almost two hours with an intermission. The orchestra was amazing and the acoustics were great. Overall an enjoyable experience.”

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11.Mythos Mozart Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 895 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

At Mythos Mozart, you move through a multimedia exhibition in the building where Mozart spent his final year and composed The Magic Flute and The Requiem. Expect music, projections, a room with 1,500 candles, hands-on instruments, and a 360-degree view of Vienna in 1791. The visit takes about an hour; an English-speaking host or greeter is listed.

“A very good and memorable multimedia artwork. Light, image and music are combined nicely. It was fun that we got to participate in this work of art ourselves.”

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12.Schönbrunn Palace Concerts in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 889 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 90 minutes with Mozart, Strauss, instrumentalists, and vocal soloists at Schönbrunn’s Orangery. Choose a seating category to fit your budget, or upgrade to VIP for priority entry, two drinks, a program, and free cloakroom service. The concert may move to a palace room without notice, so the setting is not guaranteed.

“the staff were super friendly, the location was stunning and the music was so so moving. absolutely recommend.”

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13.Vienna Mozart Concert in Historical Costumes at the Musikverein

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 888 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours at the Musikverein with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, a 30-member ensemble of musicians from leading Viennese orchestras. The program mixes Mozart’s orchestral works with opera arias and duets, performed in historical costume. Your concert takes place in either the Golden Hall or Brahms Hall, and your ticket covers your chosen seating category.

“I enjoyed the visit and the musical play of the concert. I love it that the Orchestra was in old-fashioned attire.”

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14.Mozart & Strauss Classical Concert at Börse Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 810 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

Spend 90 minutes with the Vienna Residence Orchestra, whose program can include Mozart, Strauss, Vivaldi and Beethoven, alongside opera singers and ballet dancers. The concert is associated with the Old Stock Exchange Palace, but the venue varies on some dates, so check your ticket before setting out. Artistic direction is by Sylvia Moser.

“Amazing. After a long journey from Campbeltown Argyll starting out at 1pm uk Sunday we arrived Vienna midday Monday so were somewhat tired, but we were wowed by the venue's beauty then the music was beyond words. The enthusiastic performance which was obviously enjoyed by all of the performers had us on the edge of our seats. So even though on the back row, we felt totally in the moment. Thank you to everyone for making our first night of our first visit to Vienna so wonderful. From a very appreciative mum and daughter.”

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15.Classical Concert at Eschenbach Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 787 reviews · 1h 20m · from $51Top rated

Spend 80 minutes at Eschenbach Palace with the Vienna Supreme Orchestra and soloists, hearing music by Strauss, Mozart and Schubert. The program pairs familiar melodies with opera singing, ballet and light audience interaction. Your ticket includes admission and cloakroom service; seats are assigned by the box office.

“everything about this performance was exceptional!! what a great start to visiting vienna.”

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