Advent concerts in Vienna
Musical variety in Vienna’s concert halls
- 7.12. Julian le Play: “Christmas Show”
- 8.12. Company of Music: “Seeing the Star”
- 8.12. Gabetta Consort: “Festive Trumpet Music for Advent”
- 10.12. Advent with Elīna Garanča
- 13.12. Thomas Gansch: “Schlager Therapy No. 9”
- 17.12. Schick Sisters & Guests: “A Sisters’ Christmas”
- 19.12. Swinging Christmas
- 19., 20.12.: Gala “Christmas in Vienna”: with classical music stars Julia Fuchs and Angel Blue (soprano), Bekhzod Davronov (tenor), Ludovic Tézier (baritone), the Vienna Boys Choir, Wiener Singakademie and the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra.
- 22., 23.12. Vienna Symphony Orchestra: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Concert calendar of the Wiener Konzerthaus
Advent at the Vienna Music Society
30.11. “A Christmas Miracle” – reading with music featuring Maria Happel, Aliosha Biz, Helmut Thomas Stippich
11.12. Capella Istropolitana: Christmas at the Vienna Music Society
13., 14.12. Max Müller (reading, vocals) and Miloš Todorovski on the accordion
13., 14.12. Concentus Musicus Wien: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
15.12. Memory – a concert for people with and without dementia
15.12. University of Vienna Philharmonic: Gospel and spirituals
20.12. Lautten Compagney Berlin and Arnold Schoenberg Choir: Handel’s Messiah Oratorio
21.12. Vienna Cathedral Orchestra and Choir: Christmas Concert: Music of the Masters
22.12. Imperial Philharmonic: The Sound of Christmas
Concert calendar of the Vienna Music Society
A harmony of trumpet and organ
Masterpieces of Viennese classical music and traditional Christmas carols sound particularly festive on brass instruments. The Trompetenzauber im Advent concert series in the baroque Annakirche offers exactly this kind of festive musical experience. (Fri, Sat & Sun, November 29 – December 23)
Trumpets in Concert – A very special Christmas: Festive Baroque music, church music and cheerful Christmas carols will be performed on trumpet and organ in the Minorite Church (December 14, 18, and 21).
Concerts in St. Stephen’s Cathedral
The musicians of the Harmonia Ensemble Wien will perform soprano and baritone solos in a tranquil chamber music format on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (November 28 – December 23) in Vienna’s most famous church, St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is also the venue for a highlight of the Christmas concert season: The Vienna Symphony Orchestra will give its Vienna Advent concert on December 11, alongside the Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde choir and vocal soloists. The evening is a musical winter journey through European music history.
More church concerts
The Capuchin Church also hosts Advent concerts every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during Advent. The Wiener Kaiserquartett and solo vocals, along with a program of the most beautiful Christmas carols and festive music, set the mood for the Christmas season (Nov 27-Dec 30).
On November 30, the Hofburg Chapel will be the venue for the Advent concert by Chorus Viennensis, the male choir of the former Vienna Boys’ Choir.
Christmas spirit will come to the Lutheran City Church on December 3 in a musical journey through the magical moments of the Christmas season, combining classical music and soul with light, visuals, installations and music. Featuring opera singers Daniel Gutmann and Amelie Hois, as well as the soulful voice of Cesár Sampson.
Christmas at the House of Strauss
In the last remaining Strauss concert hall at the House of Strauss, waltzes, polkas, and festive Christmas classics will be performed during the Christmas Concert Nights in incomparable acoustics. A champagne reception and admission to the Strauss Dynasty Museum are included. Those who wish can round off the evening with an exquisite multi-course menu in the in-house restaurant Simon. (Dec 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
Boys’ Choirs & Singing
Singing is a major attraction in the world capital of music. The Vienna Boys’ Choir will perform their advent concert series Gute Hirten (Good Shepherds) from December 5 to 9 in their acoustically stunning hall at the MuTh. The program would not be complete without the carol “Stille Nacht” (Silent Night).
At the Odeon on December 2, everyone is invited to join the MitSingKonzert zimt with Chorus sine nomine, led by Johannes Hiemetsberger, and sing along to the most beautiful Christmas carols – with no sheet music but plenty of passion.
Shows at the Stadthalle
A Christmas program ranging from swing to pop to musicals can be experienced at the Vienna Stadthalle:
The Nutcracker (Nov 23 and Dec 14)
The Gerberhaus Christmas Gala “It’s Christmastime”, featuring swinging, world-famous Christmas classics in a large musical lineup (Dec 10)
The Grand Christmas Gala of Musical Stars (Dec 13)
Christmas with Wanda – 2025 (Dec 19)
Powerful gospel
The rich voices of the US ensemble The Christmas Gospel will bring pure gospel power to St. Charles Church. Classics such as “Oh Happy Day” and “Amazing Grace” as well as modern soul ballads will be performed with wholehearted passion and energy. (5., 6., 12., 13., 19., 20., 21.12.)
Christmas done differently
High-quality show entertainment and the latest best-of programs will be the hallmarks of the Wintertainment 2025 festival. Music, theater, cabaret, variety and comedy are combined to create a varied series of performances. Christmas elements are incorporated – although subtly and without kitsch. If you are looking for alternatives to traditional Advent concerts, head to the Theater am Spittelberg (Dec 8-23).
Musical Advent Calendar
Here is something very Viennese and special: the Musical Advent Calendar (MUAD) opens cultural-musical calendar doors in all 23 districts of Vienna. On December 1 in the 1st district, on December 2 in the 2nd and so on. The venues are small and exciting, the formats refreshing. There is a wealth of Viennese music to discover! (Dec. 1 to 23)
Jazzy Christmas at the Porgy
Things will be getting Christmassy in Vienna’s jazz club too: at Porgy & Bess, even the Christ child can listen in when Slavko Ninic & the Wiener Tschuschenkapelle perform. They’ll be broadcasting a Christmas Special on Christmas Eve, which is guaranteed to be lively and original. Here’s a tip from us: the Porgy & Bess streams its concerts!
And even more music...
Christmas will come alive in all its forms at the Metropol cabaret theater, with Christmas sounds ranging from country, rock, swing and jazz to Irish music and even a drag show.
At Globe Wien, there will be humorous musical Christmas specials with Conchita Wurst (Dec 13), Gery Seidl (“Aufputzt is – Ein Weihnachtsdebakel”, Dec 6 and 7), Lydia Prenner (“Leise pieselt da Reh”, Dec 11), Omar Sarsam (“Oh du Andere”, Dec 14), Mark Seibert (Dec 21), and Simone Koopmajer & Viktor Gernot & Guests (Dec 22).
- Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Wien
- ticket@konzerthaus.at
- https://www.konzerthaus.at
Accessibility
no steps (Automatic sliding doors 140 cm wide)
Ramp 435 cm long
2 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
“Klangberührt": 4 inclusive concerts in the Schubert Hall, recommended from 16 years
Further information on the “Klangberührt” series at:
https://konzerthaus.at/abonnement/id/3292
All halls accessible via elevator, inner ramp.
2 elevators from ground floor (door width: 90 cm, cabin depth: 190 and 140 cm, cabin width: 94 cm).
Wheelchair seats: 18 in the Grand Hall, 6 in the Mozart Hall, 3 in the Schubert Hall and 4 in the Berio Hall. Seeing-eye dogs permitted (by prior arrangement).
- Musikvereinsplatz 1, 1010 Wien
- tickets@musikverein.at
- http://www.musikverein.at
Opening times
The Box Office is open 9am-7pm (Monday-Friday) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
For all concerts organised by the Musikverein the Box Office opens one hour before the beginning of the performance (also on Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays).
Accessibility
no steps
via ramp, automatic sliding door (opens with button from the outside)
Ramp 164 cm wide
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Ring the bell by the entrance to the concert box office (Bösendorferstr. 12); the box office staff will come to assist with ticket purchases at the door.
Wheelchair-accessible elevator: to all floors. Brahms Hall: 6 wheelchair seats. Grand Hall: 2 wheelchair seats in orchestra, about 16 in balcony. Glass Hall/Magna Auditorium: 4 wheelchair seats.
Visit with seeing eye dog: please give notice in advance.
- Annagasse 3b, 1010 Wien
- annakirche@gmail.com
- http://www.annakirche.at
- Tegetthoffstraße 2, 1010 Wien
- wien@kapuziner.org
- https://wien.kapuziner.at/kontakt/
- Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien
- http://www.stephanskirche.at
Opening times
- Mo - Sa, 06:00 - 22:00
- Su, 07:00 - 22:00
- on holidays, 07:00 - 22:00
Guided tours
Guided tour of the Cathedral, daily
- 3.30 pm, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the Cathedral english, Monday - Saturday
- 10.30 am, approx. 30 minutes
Guided tour of the catacombs, every half an hour
- Monday - Saturday, 10.00, 11.00, 11.30 am
- Monday - Saturday, 1.30 - 2.30, 3.30 - 4.30 pm
- Sunday and holidays, 1.30 - 2.30, 3.30 - 4.30 pm
Elevator to the Pummerin
- January - March, 9 am - 5.30 pm
- April - December, 9 - 20.30 pm
Ascend the South Tower of the Cathedral
- daily, 9 am - 7 pm
Evening tour including tour of the roof
- The schedule of the evening tours can be found on the website of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Accessibility
no steps (Double swinging doors 120 cm wide)
3 Steps (Double swinging doors 90 cm wide)
Seeing eye dogs allowed
North Tower: access via elevator only (door width: 65 cm) and 12 steps (not wheelchair-accessible).
South Tower: 343 steps (not wheelchair-accessible).
Parking space for visitors with disabilities (Singerstrasse).
Evening guided tours with roof tour and guided tours of the catacombs are are not wheelchair-accessible.
- Hofburg, Schweizerhof, 1010 Wien
- office@hofmusikkapelle.at
- https://www.hofmusikkapelle.gv.at
Vienna City Card
The reduced ticket fees for the sunday masses are available via Hompage, E-Mail or at the box office.
Buy now with discount:
Opening times
- Mo, 10:00 - 14:00
- Tu, 10:00 - 14:00
- Fr, 11:00 - 13:00
At these times, the Hofburg Chapel is open for viewing with free admission. Closed on public holidays.
Opening hours High Mass (ticket required): every Sunday from mid-September to the end of June the following year, as well as on Dec. 25. Mass starts at 9:15 a.m., admission starts at 8:00 a.m.
Accessibility
20 Steps (Double swinging doors)
Wheelchair spaces only for high masses (with elevator access) can be booked at office@hofmusikkapelle.gv.at or by telephone: +43 1 533 99 27
2 x 3 steps inside the building, no ramps.
You can find additional information on accessibility at
https://www.hofmusikkapelle.gv.at/service/barrierefreiheit-anreise
- Dorotheergasse 18, 1010 Wien
- pfarramt@stadtkirche.at
- http://www.stadtkirche.at
- Am Augartenspitz 1, 1020 Wien
- http://www.muth.at
Accessibility
no steps (Double swinging doors 180 cm wide)
über Rampe
Ramp 600 cm long , 150 cm wide , 30 cm high
Seeing eye dogs allowed
4 Wheelchair spaces available (in orchestra on right, row 12)
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Taborstraße 10, 1020 Wien
- odeon@odeon-theater.at
- http://www.odeon-theater.at
Accessibility
(Double swinging doors 180 cm wide)
Seeing eye dogs allowed
2 Wheelchair spaces available (in the first row)
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Discount for people with disabilities (ID required) and for escorts of wheelchair users.
Theater accessible via wheelchair-accessible elevator. Stairlift over 3 steps from 2nd floor to auditorium level.
- Roland-Rainer-Platz 1, 1150 Wien
- http://www.stadthalle.com
Accessibility
no steps
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
on Sorbaitgasse and in the main car park of the Stadthalle
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Special wheelchair seats in halls D and F. Inductive hearing system in Hall F.
Halls D and F are wheelchair-accessible.
- Karlsplatz, 1040 Wien
- kontakt@karlskirche.eu
- https://karlskirche.eu
Vienna City Card
Visit of the church including Church model, Panoramic terrace, Treasury and Organ
Regular price 9,50€ /
Savings: 2€
Opening times
- Mo - Sa, 09:00 - 18:00
- on holidays - Su, 11:00 - 19:00
Accessibility
14 Steps (Door 300 cm wide)
Heavy wooden door
Seeing eye dogs allowed
Visitors with ID for persons with special needs: free entry.
Barrier-free access possible via a ramp, door opens via sensor
Entrance and church are barrier-free, museum, 1st and 2nd floor are not!
Interior: 11 steps. Ask staff for assistance.
- Spittelberggasse 10, 1070 Wien
- tickets@theateramspittelberg.at
- http://www.theateramspittelberg.at
- Riemergasse 11, 1010 Wien
- porgy@porgy.at
- http://www.porgy.at
Opening times
- Mo - Sa, 19:00 - 00:00
- Su, 20:00 - 00:00
- Hernalser Hauptstraße 55, 1170 Wien
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+43 1 407 77 407 (Tickethotline)
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+43-1-407 77 407 (Abendkassa (bei Veranstaltungen) ab 18:00, Sonn- und Feiertag geschlossen)
- tickets@wiener-metropol.at
- http://www.wiener-metropol.at
- Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Wien
- office@globewien.at
- http://www.globe.wien
