Where to Hear a Concert in Austria: Our Top 15

1.Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert in Karlskirche

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

Spend 75 minutes inside Vienna’s Karlskirche with Orchestra 1756, a period-instrument ensemble performing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons for string quartet and basso continuo. The program may also include Mozart, Bach, Biber, or another major composer. Choose your seating carefully, dress for the season, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“Just an amazing experience, because we booked so early we were in the second row from the front which just added to the enjoyment. All of the musicians were brilliant but the lead violinist had such character and brought the whole thing to life. Would definitely recommend this.”

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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 Vienna’s Musikverein with Mozart and Haydn in the first half, followed by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Austrian soloists and a string ensemble. Your concert may be in the famous Golden Hall or the smaller Brahms Hall. Collect tickets in the lobby from one hour before the performance, and bring cash for the coat check.

“Excellent experience and we’d do it again and will recommend to family and friends.”

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3.Mozart Concert at the Musikverein – Golden Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,194 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend about two hours with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, two opera singers, two soloists, and a conductor in a grand Viennese concert hall. Hear Mozart overtures, arias, and duets, then enjoy Strauss’s The Blue Danube and Radetzky March. Period costumes and lively audience interaction make this a friendly first classical concert.

“Attending the Mozart concert at the Golden Hall was a truly wonderful experience. The venue itself is breathtaking, with its grand and elegant atmosphere. The artists not only performed beautifully but were also dressed in stunning period costumes, which added so much charm and authenticity to the evening. As a first experience of an opera-style concert, it was fantastic — a perfect blend of music, ambience, and visual appeal. Definitely a must-do in Vienna!”

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4.Classical Concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral

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

Choose a one-hour classical concert inside Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Programs may feature Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Christmas music, or the Giant Organ with more than 12,000 pipes. You receive an assigned seat in your chosen category, with admission from 30 minutes before the performance.

“Magical experience in one of the most iconic Cathedrals in the country. Went there after a full day of activities and it was so soothing and calming. I highly recommend this activity!”

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5.Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,498 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49Top rated

Spend 90 minutes in Salzburg’s Marble Hall, where Leopold Mozart and his children once performed. You’ll exchange your voucher for a ticket, hear a changing ensemble or soloist play Mozart and other classical composers, and enjoy one intermission. Reserved and open-seating categories are available, with doors opening 30 minutes before the concert.

“Very nice . Excellent musicians . Very nice ambiance. Would be nicer if you could just book your seat on line and print instead of having to queue up to get a random ticket though .”

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

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

Spend 70 minutes hearing a professional Viennese string ensemble perform complete works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, or Schubert on period instruments. St. Anne’s Church, three minutes from the State Opera, provides an intimate Baroque setting with striking decoration and clear acoustics. Arrive 30 to 40 minutes early for the best free seats.

“A wonderful concert held in one of the most beautiful, opulent churches in Vienna.”

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7.Mozart and Strauss Concert at Schönbrunn

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,967 reviews · 1h 45m · from $42

Meet at Schönbrunn’s Orangery for an 8:30 p.m. concert by the Palace Orchestra, featuring Mozart and Strauss, two opera singers, and an engaging conductor. Choose standard or VIP seating. VIP adds front rows, priority entry, drinks, a program, and free coat check. Some dates move into the palace itself.

“Outstanding. Made the music come to life! An evening that I will remember for the rest of my life.”

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8.Classical Concert at Mozart’s First House

Enter the Sala Terrena at Mozarthaus Vienna, just 150 meters from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The Mozart Ensemble Vienna performs music by Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven, and other Viennese composers in the room where Mozart played in 1781. You’ll also see ornate frescoes and the old German Knightly Order setting.

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

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

Spend about an hour with Classic Ensemble Vienna in the candlelit vaults of St. Peter’s Church. Expect a string quartet-style program featuring Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and others. Collect your assigned ticket at the box office, arrive early for the best chance at a good view, and dress warmly in winter.

“Wonderful artists and music in a great setting. Very well organized. I highly recommend it. also good for young adults.”

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10.Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,007 reviews · 30 min · from $10Best value

Step into Salzburg Cathedral for a 30-minute midday organ concert featuring two organists, several of the cathedral’s seven organs, and short introductions in German and English. Hear the noon bells, study the baroque interior, and experience the famous Great Organ in a setting linked with Mozart’s Salzburg. Seating is unreserved, so arrive early for your preferred view.

“sitting in the cathedral taking in my surroundings whilst listening to the organists was a moving experience.”

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11.Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,424 reviews · from $93

Ride the funicular to Salzburg’s 900-year-old Hohensalzburg Fortress, dine at the Panorama Restaurant, then hear Mozart, Haydn, Bach, Strauss, and other composers performed by skilled chamber musicians in the Golden Hall. Choose classic or VIP dining, with drinks included in the Golden VIP option.

“The whole experience was amazing; the quality of the food, everyone was friendly. The ambience and the music - fantastic. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Worth every penny.”

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

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

Meet at St. Anne’s Church by 8:00pm for a 70-minute string quartet concert featuring Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert. You choose your seat when doors open 45 minutes before the performance, and receive a program listing the musicians. Expect beautiful Baroque surroundings, strong acoustics, and pews that can be hard on your back.

“Attentive staff, gorgeous church, and absolutely beautiful classical concert. The acoustic sound was perfect.”

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13.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 with an after-hours audio tour, a three-course Austrian dinner nearby, and a Mozart and Strauss concert in the Orangery. You explore imperial rooms on your own smartphone, then choose concert seating from budget categories to VIP. Smart casual dress is expected, and drinks cost extra.

“Don't trust the instructions to find the starting point for the tour. The instructions might say to proceed to a building "inside the main gate" to meet. What they really mean to say is to do a 2 minute walk after entering the main gate, going past the first building inside the gate (which is the ticket office), and proceed to enter the main entrance of the Palace. Once in the entrance lobby of the main palace none of we tourist milling and asking each other for advise, could find any sign of a tour meeting place. Only around 5:30 pm - which was 15 minutes after the tour was…”

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14.Schönbrunn Palace Concerts in Vienna

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

Make your own way to Schönbrunn’s Orangery for a 90-minute concert of Mozart and Strauss, often paired with opera singers and lively waltzes. Choose your seating category, or upgrade to VIP for priority entry, two drinks, a program, and free cloakroom service. The concert may move inside the palace to the Great Gallery or White Gold Room.

“A very nice location, a good small orchestra and a fun concert. We would have liked a less "touristic" concert, with longer pieces and a more sophisticate material.”

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15.Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner and Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 889 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Spend six hours at Schönbrunn Palace, starting with an after-hours audio tour in 16 languages. Enjoy a three-course Austrian dinner, then hear Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery, with two opera singers and an orchestra. Category A adds sparkling wine, while VIP includes priority access and cloak check.

“Really enjoyable Great to experience so much culture . Building facilities amazing . One down side the tour guide took tickets early and we had to find them which made us a bit late .”

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