Music and stage shows in Vienna

Vienna is the world’s capital of music — The Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Boys’ Choir set the international tone, while the State Opera House and the Golden Hall at the Musikverein are among the world’s leading venues. Traditional strengths endure to this day — the Vienna sound pioneered by local DJs enjoys worldwide popularity.

The city’s concert halls and stages offer the whole range from classical  to progressive sounds with end-to-end festivals the whole year through. Opera fans will meet international stars here and jazz lovers will find a pulsating jazz scene. Pop and rock concerts  provide unforgettable live music experiences. The very best in electronic music for chill-out sessions or dancing the night away is available in numerous clubs.

Music & Stage Shows

Violin player

Classical music in Vienna

Every night in Vienna around 10,000 music fans are treated to live classical music, something that is simply unheard of in any other city in the …

Musician Lang Lang

Experience classical music – with VIENNA / NOW

VIDEO: Explore the city of the Blue Danube Waltz, Mozart and Strauss with virtuoso concert pianist Lang Lang.

Theater an der Wien

Operas and operettas in Vienna

The Vienna State Opera is prized for its exceptional acoustics. There are performances almost 300 nights a year and a different billing …

Musical Schikaneder, Mark Seibert, Milica Jovanović

Musicals in Vienna

Vienna’s musical hits are an international sensation and have made the city a name as a Central European entertainment metropolis.

Dancing couple

Dance

Vienna is not just the “city of the waltz.” Renowned festivals such as ImPulsTanz and institutions such as the TanzQuartier have long made the city a center for all …

People dancing in the disco

Pop, rock, jazz & more

Vienna is more than waltzes, opera and classical music. Rock and pop stars from all over the world perform here, Jazz aficionados may want to visit …

Tourist Info

Ticket purchases

Read on to find out how to get tickets to the events you’d like to attend during your time in Vienna. From opera to pop concert, musical to theater …

Vivi Paul in hoop, Circus Roncalli

40 years of Circus Roncalli

With dizzying acrobatics, dressage, and serio-comic clowns, Roncalli’s enchanting anniversary show “Reise zum Regenbogen” (“A trip to the …

Super-sized lanterns

Chinese Lantern Festival

The magic light show "China Magic – Festival of Light" celebrates its European premiere on Vienna’s Danube Island. House-sized lit lanterns in the …

Tent atmosphere at the Wiener Wiesn-Fest

Wiener Wiesn-Fest

From September 22 through October 9, the Wiener Wiesn-Fest will pitch its tents for the sixth time at the Kaiserwiese in the Prater. Austrian beer, local …

Martin Grubinger,

Wien Modern

In 2016, the festival for modern music is being held under the banner "The final questions". From 30 October, a young crowd, regulars and the inquisitive can …

Annemieke

MYPERFECTDAY in Vienna

Spend a musical day in Vienna with Annemieke, Musical Actress.

Summer Night Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic in front of Schönbrunn Palace

Experience the Summer Night Concert 2016 - now in 360°

At the end of May, the Vienna Philharmonic gave its traditional Summer Night Concert in the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace …

New Year’s Eve fireworks in front of the Giant Ferris Wheel

New Year’s Eve 2016/17 in Vienna

At the change of year, the whole of Vienna is given over to partying and dancing. The New Year’s Eve Trail in the Old City is the …

Violinist at a concert

Vienna, the City of Music

Welcome to the world’s music capital! More famous composers have lived here than in any other city – in Vienna, music is literally in the air: …

Theater in der Josefstadt

Theatres in Vienna

In Vienna, they say, life is a stage; everything is discussed enthusiastically. Above all the happenings in front of and behind the stage curtains of the …

DJ at a club

Get the modern sound of Vienna

Would you like to hear the Viennese sound of today? And download it to your iPhone, mobile etc. for free straight away?

Haydn House, interior room with bust of Haydn

Musician's Memorials

In no other city in the world have so many world-renowned musicians and composers made their home. Accordingly, there are numerous occasions to walk in …

Composer and singer Randy Newman

Interview: Randy Newman

The Grammy- and Emmy-awarded musician and composer in an interview about Vienna, the influence of world famous viennese composers on his work and …

David Garrett

Video: David Garrett on Vienna

Violin virtuoso Garret filmed the "Teufelsgeiger" in Vienna in the role of Niccoló Paganini. He calls the city "wonderful", and appreciates …