Classical Concerts in Vienna: 15 to Book

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 $17Best value

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 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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Vienna Mozart Concert in Historical Costumes at the Musikverein

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

Attend a two-hour Mozart concert by a 30-member Vienna Music Orchestra at the Musikverein. Your program may be held in the Golden Hall or Brahms Hall and includes orchestral works, opera arias and duets. Choose from four seating categories, collect tickets at the evening box office, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“Must visit show not to miss if you have time Excellent venue with great acoustics and to experience it was amazing”

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10.Classical Concert at Eschenbach Palace

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

Spend 80 minutes with the Vienna Supreme Orchestra at Eschenbach Palace, hearing Mozart, Schubert, and Strauss alongside opera singers, ballet dancers, light comedy, and audience interaction. This accessible, tourist-friendly concert offers an easy first taste of Viennese music in a historic central venue.

“It was so fun and creative! A really unique way to experience the classics! My family loved it!”

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11.Classical Concerts in the Minorite Church Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 658 reviews · 1 hour - 70 minutes · from $22

Spend 60 to 70 minutes hearing live classical music inside Vienna’s Gothic Minoritenkirche. Programs range from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach to Mozart, Beethoven, Bruckner, and newer works. Seating is unnumbered within ticket categories, admission starts 30 minutes before the concert, and hosts speak English, German, Spanish, and Italian.

“It was absolutely magical! The artists are true masters of their craft! It was a delight to witness them do what they do!”

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12.Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 610 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Spend about 75 minutes hearing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons performed by Orchester 1756 inside Vienna’s Karlskirche. You’ll sit beneath grand Baroque architecture and hear period-style instruments in a historic church setting. Arrive early to exchange your voucher, secure a good view, and dress for the season since the church has no air-conditioning or central heat.

“Really recommend this evening event, the surroundings were brilliant with great acoustics, if your not sat on the pew’s remember to take some warm shoes, as the cold from the floor seeps through in the end. But a great night 👏”

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13.Mozart Concert at the Vienna State Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend two hours at Vienna’s State Opera with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, international opera singers, and soloists. Expect famous Mozart overtures, arias, duets, instrumental works, and a closing burst of Strauss, including The Blue Danube and Radetzky March. Period costumes and wigs add theatrical flair, though seat views and dress standards vary.

“The music, singers and players were great. It is a very friendly show if your are not an opera expert and you want live the experience. The place is not the best comparing with other theaters and dress code is very informal which I think should improve. Toilets in the lobby are very small for the number of people are very insufficient.”

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14.Classical Concert at Mozarthaus with Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 371 reviews · 1h 10m · from $69

Visit Mozarthaus Vienna near Stephansplatz, explore Mozart’s former apartment with an audio guide, then attend a 6:30 PM candlelit concert in the cellar. The Wiener Ensemble performs Mozart alongside Beethoven, Schubert, and Strauss in a small setting, with short introductions and reserved seating. Museum entry is included only with the combo option.

“The concert was the best one we attended in Austria. The venue was intimate, comfortable, right in the "basement" of Mozart's apartment. The musicians were excellent and we really enjoyed how they prefaced each piece with some background information that made it so much more interesting. It was also nice to have some variations in the instruments.- other concerts we attended were all strings, this one had a piano, cello, and violin. Highly recommend this concert, it was the best one we attended in Vienna!”

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15.Concerts at Mozarthouse Vienna – Chamber Music concerts.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Spend about 90 minutes at Vienna’s Sala Terrena, a historic hall where Mozart once played. Hear a string quartet in period costume on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, or a piano trio on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Music includes Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn, and others. A program and coat check are included.

“Great experience, talented musicians and perfect selection of pieces played but take cash as they don’t accept credit card for interval drinks.”

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