Classic Festivals
Schubertiade in Schwarzenberg
The Schubertiade in Schwarzenberg, renowned as the world’s most important festival dedicated to Franz Schubert’s music, features song evenings, chamber concerts, and piano recitals. It is celebrated for its intimate atmosphere and high-quality performances.
Date: June 15th – 23rd and August 24th to September 1st, 2024
Wiener Festwochen
Austria’s largest cultural festival with a comprehensive program of theater, dance, music, film, and literature. It offers a wide range of classical music, including opera, ballet, concerts, and chamber music.
Date: May17th – June 23th,2024
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert
The Summer Night Concert in the beautiful setting of the Schönbrunn Palace is one of the great highlights of the Philharmonic year. The open-air concert takes place annually in the park of Schönbrunn Palace, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The orchestra podium and the audience area are located in the middle of the baroque park and are surrounded by the extraordinary scenery of Schönbrunn Palace and the Gloriette.
Date: June 7th, 2024
Salzburg Festival
This annual festival features a wide range of classical music, opera, and theatre performances.
The distance between Vienna and Salzburg is about 300 kilometers by road, taking approximately 3 hours to drive via the Westautobahn (A1) highway. By train, the journey is slightly shorter and can be completed in around 2.5 hours, thanks to the efficient and direct rail connections between the two cities.
Dates: July 19th -August 31st, 2024
Vienna Opera Ball
This annual ball is one of the most prestigious in the world. It features performances by the Vienna State Opera Ballet and Orchestra.
Date: February 8th, 2024
Eisenstadt Festival
The Eisenstadt Festival, also known as the Classical Music Festival, celebrates the works of Joseph Haydn. Set in Eisenstadt, Austria, the festival features performances at significant locations like the Esterhazy Palace and Haydn Hall. The repertoire for 2024 includes Haydn’s Paukenmesse, Der Sturm, Cello Concerto in D Major, and Symphony No. 101.
Date: August 7th to 16th, 2024
“The Magic Flute” is a piece of collective cultural heritage and the most frequently performed opera in existence. Mozart’s universal opus is a fixture in the Vienna Volksoper’s repertoire. Henry Mason’s new staging and the new musical interpretation by Anja Bihlmaier invite us to take a fresh look at the opera which we think we’re long familiar with.
Date: June 2nd, 2024
Cultural Guide
Here you will find links to the most important concert, theater, and opera houses in the city. This carefully curated compilation allows you to quickly and easily get an overview of the leading cultural institutions, making it uncomplicated to explore the current shows and concerts for your next trip. The programs at these venues are so varied and dynamic that the suggestions mentioned above are just meant to whet your appetite. Let yourself be inspired and discover the rich cultural offerings of this vibrant city.
Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera)
One of the leading opera houses in the world, known for its top-tier opera performances and historic architecture.
Musikverein
Renowned for its Golden Hall, Musikverein is one of the world’s most famous concert halls, home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Konzerthaus
A central venue for classical concerts, featuring a diverse range of music from symphonies to contemporary sounds.
Burgtheater
Known as the Austrian National Theatre, this venue is one of the most important German language theaters worldwide.
Volksoper Wien
Vienna’s major house for opera, musicals, operettas, and ballet, offering a rich and varied repertoire.
Theater an der Wien
A historic venue with a modern twist, offering innovative opera productions.
Wiener Kammeroper (Vienna Chamber Opera)
Specializes in chamber and baroque opera performances, known for its intimate and innovative productions.
last check / 20.01.2024