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- Why go to a classical music concert in Vienna?
- A concert of Mozart and Strauss at the Golden Hall
- Vivaldi’s 4 seasons in the Karlskirche
- A classical music concert in St Peter’s Church
- A concert of Mozart and Beethoven at the Sainte Anne’s Church
- A Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace
- Some other possible concerts
- What else to do in Vienna
Vienna is an incredible city with dozens of places to visit and things to do. It might sound super cliché, a bit prout prout, or I don’t know what. Yet Vienna is truly the temple of classical music, and it would be a great shame not to attend a concert during your stay.
I’m far from being a big fan. I’m more of the “classical music for dummies” type, or the famous “I don’t like classical music but I like this” disc with all the best-known pieces. But I have a particular fondness for Vivaldi.
But in concert, especially in a dedicated setting, it’s even more vibrant. I’d already had this experience in Salzburg, then in Paris in a small church. So when my wife asked if we could see a concert during our visit to Vienna, hop! It wasn’t too hard to decide 🙂
But then came the question of organization. Where to go, what to see, which composer, in which place, theater, church… in Vienna there are a lot of possibilities, some of them quite good.
I’d like to take a look at these possibilities, some of which take place in superb baroque churches (now that’s nice!), prices and all. Here we go!
Why go to a classical music concert in Vienna?
I can think of lots of reasons!
- it’s not necessarily super-expensive, some start at 35€, usually around 50€ if you get there a bit in advance, otherwise 70€ without any worries
- it’s romantic, and we’re in a very romantic city (if we put aside the sweetness of the language)
- almost all the greatest names in classical music have passed through Vienna (Mozart, Vivaldi, Strauss and his Blue Danube, Haydn, Beethoven…), and the city is steeped in this history
- concerts take place in magnificent venues! In the most beautiful churches, for example (Karlskirche, Peterskirche, St Anne’s…)
📍 Vienne · Musikverein
📍 Vienna · Musikverein
📍 Viena · Musikverein
L'expérience viennoise par excellence dans la mythique Salle dorée du Musikverein, avec l'Orchestre Mozart en costumes d'époque.
The quintessential Viennese experience in the legendary Golden Hall of the Musikverein, with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in period costumes.
La experiencia vienesa por excelencia en la mítica Sala Dorada del Musikverein, con la Orquesta Mozart en trajes de época.
- Salle dorée (Goldener Saal) du Musikverein
- Orchestre Mozart de Vienne en costumes d'époque
- Œuvres de Mozart, Strauss & airs d'opéra
- Iconic Golden Hall (Goldener Saal) of the Musikverein
- Vienna Mozart Orchestra in period costumes
- Works by Mozart, Strauss & opera arias
- Sala Dorada (Goldener Saal) del Musikverein
- Orquesta Mozart de Viena con trajes de época
- Obras de Mozart, Strauss y arias de ópera
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📍 Vienne · Annakirche
📍 Vienna · Annakirche
📍 Viena · Annakirche
Cadre intimiste à deux pas de la Kärntner Straße. L'Ensemble à cordes viennois sublime l'acoustique de ce petit chef-d'œuvre baroque.
Intimate setting steps from Kärntner Straße. The Vienna String Ensemble showcases the acoustics of this small Baroque masterpiece.
Marco íntimo a dos pasos de la Kärntner Straße. El Ensemble de Cuerdas vienés realza la acústica de esta pequeña joya barroca.
- Église baroque · cadre intimiste
- Ensemble à cordes viennois
- Acoustique remarquable & centre historique
- Baroque church · intimate setting
- Vienna String Ensemble
- Outstanding acoustics & historic center
- Iglesia barroca · marco íntimo
- Ensemble de cuerdas vienés
- Acústica excepcional y centro histórico
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📍 Vienne · Karlskirche
📍 Vienna · Karlskirche
📍 Viena · Karlskirche
Les Quatre Saisons sur instruments d'époque dans l'une des plus belles églises baroques de Vienne. 15 000+ voyageurs séduits.
The Four Seasons on period instruments in one of Vienna's most beautiful Baroque churches. Loved by 15,000+ travelers.
Las Cuatro Estaciones con instrumentos de época en una de las iglesias barrocas más bellas de Viena. 15 000+ viajeros encantados.
- Les Quatre Saisons en intégralité
- Ensemble sur instruments d'époque
- Karlskirche · joyau baroque viennois
- The Four Seasons in their entirety
- Ensemble on period instruments
- Karlskirche · Vienna's Baroque jewel
- Las Cuatro Estaciones completas
- Conjunto con instrumentos de época
- Karlskirche · joya barroca de Viena
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📍 Vienne · Peterskirche
📍 Vienna · Peterskirche
📍 Viena · Peterskirche
Une soirée musicale sous la coupole baroque de la Peterskirche, près du Graben. Le Classic Ensemble Vienna joue les grands compositeurs.
An evening of music beneath the Baroque dome of the Peterskirche, near the Graben. Classic Ensemble Vienna performs the great composers.
Una velada musical bajo la cúpula barroca de la Peterskirche, cerca del Graben. Classic Ensemble Vienna interpreta a los grandes compositores.
- Peterskirche · coupole baroque emblématique
- Classic Ensemble Vienna en formation chambriste
- Répertoire des grands compositeurs viennois
- Peterskirche · iconic Baroque dome
- Classic Ensemble Vienna in chamber formation
- Repertoire of the great Viennese composers
- Peterskirche · cúpula barroca emblemática
- Classic Ensemble Vienna en formación de cámara
- Repertorio de los grandes compositores vieneses
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A concert of Mozart and Strauss at the Golden Hall
I’ll start with this one because that’s where we went. And frankly, it was great! First of all, the two photos above are of the hall.
Why did you choose this one? For 2/3 reasons that are actually pretty obvious:
- I booked at the last minute, so I had less choice and there were still a few places left here
- reputation: I booked on Getyourguide and the reviews were excellent. It was either this one or another smaller venue, but in the other we were more crammed together apparently.
- the concerts are not every day, so some weren’t playing on the night we were available. They usually play every other day
- the venue is beautiful, so that convinced me to go here. But ALL the places I’m going to tell you about here have exceptional settings!
So I was telling you that we went here. The first tickets were €59 but as I got in late, they were no longer available so we took the €75 ones. We were superbly placed, in a box on the side, very close to the stage. And I spotted people with the €59 tickets in the row behind us, so that was pretty good too!
As for the troupe (or orchestra, band, I’m not sure what to call them), they were in period costume, many instruments, and as they don’t all play at the same time, I advise you to observe the faces of those waiting. Some were really into it, others had funny faces!
This was in the Musikverein, or “Golden Hall”, considered one of the 3 most beautiful concert halls in the world (dating from 1870), renowned for its acoustics, quite simply. I must admit that this played a big part in my choice.
The concert program, Mozart, of course, with his best-known compositions such as The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, A Little Night Music and Don Giovanni, but also Johann Strass and his famous Blue Danube and Radetzky March.
So the program was not just for the initiated, but rather for the general public, with easily recognizable pieces (which suited me just fine!)
So in the end, we had 1h30 (approx.) of music in a magnificent setting, with an orchestra that played very well, and a good program. Suffice to say, it was a perfect evening🙂 And I can’t recommend this outing enough. Is it better than the others? I can’t tell you because I haven’t seen them. Maybe you’d rather be in one of the city’s most beautiful churches, maybe you’d prefer Vivaldi. In which case the suggestions below will suit you!
Please note that it is forbidden to take photos during the performance (I waited for the breaks between pieces to take some).
4 recommended accommodations in Vienna
📍 Wieden · à 2 pas du Naschmarkt
📍 Wieden · steps from Naschmarkt
📍 Wieden · a dos pasos del Naschmarkt
L'auberge de jeunesse moderne et stylée de Vienne, idéalement placée à côté du célèbre marché Naschmarkt. Dortoirs et chambres privées dans une ambiance jeune et conviviale.
Vienna's modern, stylish hostel, perfectly located next to the famous Naschmarkt. Dorms and private rooms in a young, friendly atmosphere.
El albergue moderno y con estilo de Viena, perfectamente ubicado junto al famoso Naschmarkt. Dormitorios y habitaciones privadas en un ambiente joven y acogedor.
- Dortoirs et chambres privées disponibles
- À 2 min à pied du Naschmarkt et de Karlskirche
- Bar lounge animé sur place
- Dorms and private rooms available
- 2 min walk to Naschmarkt and Karlskirche
- Lively lounge bar on site
- Dormitorios y habitaciones privadas
- A 2 min a pie del Naschmarkt y Karlskirche
- Animado lounge bar en el lugar
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📍 Josefstadt · derrière le Parlement
📍 Josefstadt · behind the Parliament
📍 Josefstadt · detrás del Parlamento
Hôtel 4★ design idéalement situé juste derrière le Parlement, à quelques minutes du Ring et du quartier des musées. L'équilibre parfait entre confort moderne et adresse centrale.
Design 4★ hotel ideally located just behind the Parliament, a few minutes from the Ring and the museum quarter. The perfect balance between modern comfort and central location.
Hotel de diseño 4★ idealmente situado detrás del Parlamento, a pocos minutos del Ring y del barrio de los museos. El equilibrio perfecto entre confort moderno y ubicación central.
- 4★ design moderne et lumineux
- À 5 min à pied du Ring et de Hofburg
- Idéal pour visiter Vienne à pied
- Modern, light-filled 4★ design hotel
- 5 min walk to the Ring and Hofburg
- Perfect base to explore Vienna on foot
- 4★ de diseño moderno y luminoso
- A 5 min a pie del Ring y Hofburg
- Ideal para visitar Viena a pie
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📍 Mariahilf · style impérial
📍 Mariahilf · imperial style
📍 Mariahilf · estilo imperial
Hôtel historique au style impérial assumé, dans le quartier vivant de Mariahilf. Décor raffiné, ambiance "vieille Vienne" et excellent accueil — un cadre unique pour s'imprégner de l'âme de la ville.
A historic hotel with a fully embraced imperial style, in the lively Mariahilf district. Refined decor, "old Vienna" atmosphere and excellent service — a unique setting to soak up the soul of the city.
Hotel histórico con un estilo imperial asumido, en el animado barrio de Mariahilf. Decoración refinada, ambiente de la "vieja Viena" y excelente acogida — un marco único para impregnarse del alma de la ciudad.
- Décor impérial atypique et soigné
- Quartier Mariahilf, vivant et authentique
- Excellent emplacement (9,6/10 sur Booking)
- Distinctive, polished imperial decor
- Mariahilf district, lively and authentic
- Excellent location (9.6/10 on Booking)
- Decoración imperial original y cuidada
- Barrio Mariahilf, animado y auténtico
- Excelente ubicación (9,6/10 en Booking)
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📍 Innere Stadt · plein cœur historique
📍 Innere Stadt · historic heart
📍 Innere Stadt · pleno corazón histórico
5 étoiles raffiné en plein hyper-centre, à quelques pas de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne. Chambres élégantes, service impeccable et emplacement noté 9,9/10 — pour dormir comme à la cour des Habsbourg.
Refined 5-star in the very heart of the city, just steps from St. Stephen's Cathedral. Elegant rooms, flawless service and a 9.9/10 location — to sleep like at the Habsburg court.
5 estrellas refinado en pleno hipercentro, a pocos pasos de la catedral de San Esteban. Habitaciones elegantes, servicio impecable y una ubicación de 9,9/10 — para dormir como en la corte de los Habsburgo.
- 5★ luxueux à 2 min de la cathédrale
- Emplacement exceptionnel (9,9/10)
- Service haut de gamme et ambiance feutrée
- Luxurious 5★ 2 min from the cathedral
- Outstanding location (9.9/10)
- High-end service and refined atmosphere
- 5★ de lujo a 2 min de la catedral
- Ubicación excepcional (9,9/10)
- Servicio de alta gama y ambiente acogedor
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Vivaldi’s 4 seasons in the Karlskirche
This was my second choice. Because I love Vivaldi and because the Karlskirche is perhaps the most beautiful church in the city (and one of the most beautiful you’ll ever see). Except… they weren’t playing the night we were available. Too bad! I’ll have to come back, what a pity.
The Karlskirche is featured in this article on Vienna’s most beautiful churches, and it’s probably the best setting you could wish for a classical music concert.
Here, you’ll be treated to all of Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons. Classic but timeless! And why Vivaldi, even though he’s Italian? Because he spent a good part of his career in Vienna, died there and is buried in the nearby cemetery. So the Karlskirche lends itself very well 🙂
The 1756 orchestra (which plays there) is fairly recent, formed in 2006, but now has its own reputation, touring between Vienna, Salzburg (to play Mozart) and Munich.
- every day except Monday and Thursday
- prices from €33 (then €41 and €49 in category 1)
- advance booking essential, as the church is not huge
- concert lasts 75min
- Information and booking for the Vivaldi concert at the Karlskirche
A classical music concert in St Peter’s Church
St. Peter’s Church, or Peterskirche, is also one of the city’s jewels, like Karlskirche. And I didn’t know until later that they also had concerts!
This is something different, because it’s a real compilation of the best-known pieces, without being dedicated to any particular composer. So it can be really interesting. In particular, you’ll find (it varies a little) :
- Mozart: a little night music, Requiem KV 626 (Lacrimosa in particular)
- Bach: Air on the G String
- Vivaldi: The 4 seasons
- Schubert: Andante con moto
- Beethoven: Allegro molto
So there’s something for everyone, and all in all, it’s not bad. The feedback is excellent! In a magnificent baroque church with renowned acoustics, it’s an excellent option 🙂
- every day except Thursday
- duration: 1 hour
- price: 34, 44, 54€ in category 1
- Information and booking
A concert of Mozart and Beethoven at the Sainte Anne’s Church
I was really disappointed not to have been able to do it. The Church of St. Anne is one of my favorite places in Vienna, it’s small and beautiful, a perfect intimate setting for a classical music concert.
But, being a smart ass, I hadn’t checked to see if there was an orchestra performing here. And the good news is that there is! The program is interesting, the feedback super good. And what’s more, it’s not expensive. What more could you ask for?
So I’d say it’s an excellent option for seeing some great programming in a beautiful little church.
- The program includes Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, among others.
- Sainte Anne church is located right in the center of town
- The concert lasts 1 hour
- Admission is free: first come, first served! So it’s best to get there early to get in front 🙂
- Tickets cost €33
- Information and booking
A Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace
You’re probably familiar with Schönbrunn Palace, the residence of Empress Sissi. In the pavilion of the Orangerie gardens, right next to the palace, you can attend a classical music concert. It has to be said that the setting lends itself rather well, and it’s hard to think of a more appropriate venue.
The program includes Mozart and Strauss, Viennese classics and waltzes. It’s a small orchestra of 8 musicians and 2 opera singers. And dancers!
Unlike previous concerts, this is not a mythical, authentic venue. The acoustics aren’t as good, because it wasn’t originally designed for this.
- The concert lasts 1 hour.
- Schönbrunn is located a little outside the center of Vienna, but the metro is just a few minutes away.
- Prices range from €45 to €105, paying a lot for the Schöbrunn Palace setting.
- Information and booking
Some other possible concerts
- In the cathedral of Saint Etienne, a sublime setting but mostly organ concerts, classical music concerts are less frequent, and the prices are not expensive. Discover it here
- The lovely, intimate setting of the Mozarthaus, a magnificent hall in the house where Mozart lived. A little tight, but sounds great! Discover it here
📍 Mozarthaus, Vienna · 1h30 · Mozart Ensemble Vienna
The historical immersion option: listen to Mozart's music in the very room where he once played. The Sala Terrena, adorned with expressive mythological frescoes, hosts an intimate concert by the Mozart Ensemble Vienna.
- Mozart performed in the very room where he played himself
- Intimate setting: Sala Terrena & baroque frescoes
- Mozart Ensemble Vienna · experience just steps away
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📍 Stephansdom, Vienna · 1h to 1h30 · orchestras, choirs & soloists
The budget option in an exceptional setting: a concert in the Gothic atmosphere of St. Stephen's Cathedral, beneath the massive organ. Choose between Mozart, Bach and other composers' programs depending on the evening.
- Unique Gothic setting: Stephansdom in the heart of Vienna
- Programs to choose from: Mozart, Bach & other composers
- Performances by renowned orchestras, choirs & soloists
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From €10 / person
What else to do in Vienna
Vienna has plenty to offer. When it comes to discovering the Austrian capital with a tour guide, you’re spoilt for choice. Visit the city’s many Baroque churches, tour imperial palaces such as Schonbrunn, Hofburg or Belvedere, or just get lost in the architecturally stunning city center.
Seriously, it’s a real pleasure to wander around the city without really knowing where to go. Even the road that encircles the center, the ring road, is superb!
- In the next blogpost, discover the most beautiful places in Vienna!
📍 Vienne · Château de Schönbrunn
📍 Vienna · Schönbrunn Palace
📍 Viena · Palacio de Schönbrunn
Évitez les files d'attente et découvrez les 22 pièces somptueuses du château impérial et ses jardins inscrits au patrimoine UNESCO, avec un guide agréé.
Skip the queues and explore 22 magnificent imperial rooms and the UNESCO-listed gardens with a licensed guide.
Evite las colas y descubra las 22 magníficas salas imperiales y sus jardines Patrimonio de la UNESCO con un guía autorizado.
- Accès coupe-file · château UNESCO
- Visite guidée de 22 pièces impériales
- Jardins impériaux inclus · guide officiel
- Skip-the-line · UNESCO palace
- Guided tour of 22 imperial rooms
- Imperial gardens included · official guide
- Acceso sin colas · palacio UNESCO
- Visita guiada por 22 salas imperiales
- Jardines imperiales incluidos · guía oficial
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📍 Vienne · Palais de la Hofburg
📍 Vienna · Hofburg Palace
📍 Viena · Palacio de la Hofburg
Découvrez la vie de l'impératrice Sisi et le faste des Habsbourg lors d'une visite guidée coupe-file du musée Sisi, des appartements impériaux et des jardins de la Hofburg.
Discover the life of Empress Sisi and Habsburg splendor on a skip-the-line guided tour of the Sisi Museum, imperial apartments, and Hofburg gardens.
Descubra la vida de la emperatriz Sisi y el esplendor de los Habsburgo en una visita guiada sin colas al museo Sisi, los apartamentos imperiales y los jardines de la Hofburg.
- Coupe-file · musée Sisi & appartements impériaux
- Palais de la Hofburg · cœur de Vienne
- Guide officiel · durée 2,5 heures
- Skip-the-line · Sisi Museum & imperial apartments
- Hofburg Palace · heart of Vienna
- Official guide · 2.5 hours
- Sin colas · museo Sisi y apartamentos imperiales
- Palacio de la Hofburg · corazón de Viena
- Guía oficial · 2,5 horas
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📍 Vienne · Karlskirche
📍 Vienna · Karlskirche
📍 Viena · Karlskirche
Explorez ce chef-d'œuvre baroque, admirez l'orgue de près et profitez d'une vue panoramique unique sur Vienne depuis le toit-terrasse.
Explore this Baroque masterpiece, admire the organ up close, and enjoy a unique panoramic view of Vienna from the rooftop terrace.
Explore esta obra maestra barroca, admire el órgano de cerca y disfrute de una vista panorámica única de Viena desde la terraza.
- Église baroque · chef-d'œuvre viennois
- Accès à la terrasse panoramique sur les toits
- Maquette & trésor de l'église inclus
- Baroque church · Viennese masterpiece
- Access to the panoramic rooftop terrace
- Church model & treasury included
- Iglesia barroca · obra maestra vienesa
- Acceso a la terraza panorámica en el tejado
- Maqueta y tesoro de la iglesia incluidos
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📍 Vienne · Bus Hop-On Hop-Off
📍 Vienna · Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
📍 Viena · Autobús Hop-On Hop-Off
Explorez Vienne à votre rythme à bord du plus grand réseau de bus à arrêts multiples. Montez et descendez où vous voulez, avec audioguide en 19 langues.
Explore Vienna at your own pace on the city's largest hop-on hop-off bus network. Board and alight wherever you like, with audio guide in 19 languages.
Explore Viena a su propio ritmo en la mayor red de autobuses hop-on hop-off. Suba y baje donde quiera, con audioguía en 19 idiomas.
- Hop-on Hop-off · liberté totale de circuit
- Audioguide en 19 langues inclus
- Valable 1 à 3 jours · principales attractions
- Hop-on Hop-off · total freedom to explore
- Audio guide in 19 languages included
- Valid 1 to 3 days · all major sights
- Hop-on Hop-off · libertad total de recorrido
- Audioguía en 19 idiomas incluida
- Válido 1 a 3 días · principales atracciones
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