Advent concerts in Vienna
Musical variety in Vienna’s concert halls
- November 29: Thomas Gansch: “Schlager Therapy”
- December 1: “Mendt in Advent” – Marianne Mendt & Band
- December 3: The Constellation Choir & Ensemble: Christmas Story Across Five Centuries
- December 9: Jazzrausch Bigband “On Christmas Eve”
- December 9: “Soulful Advent” by Jocelyne B. Smith & Band
- December 10: “Advent with Elina Garanca”
- December 11: Gregory Porter “The Spirit of Christmas Tour 2026”
- December 12: Swinging Christmas
- December 16: Schick Sisters & Guests: “A Sisters’ Christmas”
- December 16 & 17: “Christmas in Vienna” Gala: featuring the classical music stars Krassimira Stoyanova and Marina Rebeka (soprano), Piotr Beczala (tenor), Rafael Fingerlos (baritone), Wiener Sängerknaben (Vienna Boys Choir) and Wiener Chormädchen (Vienna Girls Choir), Wiener Singakademie and ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien (ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra).
- December 19: The Dancing Violinists / Helene Blum, Harald Haugaard & guests “Merry Christmas & God Jul”
- December 20: Paolo Scariano “Buon Natale”
- December 20, 21, 22: Vienna Symphony Orchestra: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
- December 21: Homin “The Sound of Christmas”, December 22: Homin “Ukrainian Christmas” (choir)
Concert calendar of the Wiener Konzerthaus
Advent at the Vienna Music Society
- December 6: Christmas Classics: from Croatia and beyond – Vienna Sinfonietta
- December 12, 13: Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol Max Müller (reading), Klaus Lippitsch (percussion).
- December 15: Capella Istropolitana: Christmas at the Vienna Musikverein
- December 19: Lautten Compagney Berlin and Arnold Schoenberg Choir: Handel’s Messiah Oratorio
- December 19: “Ausgerechnet Weihnachten!” – Fritz Karl (recitation), Sonare string quartet
- December 21: Memory – “In dulci jubilo”, concert for people with and without dementia
- December 22: 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 27 – December 20)
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 13, 17, and 20).
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 27 – 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: on December 16, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra present the concert Viennese Advent, together with Christiane Karg (soprano), Lucas van Lierop (tenor), Robert Kovács (organ), and Chorus Juventus. Conductor Elim Chan leads a very special program that pairs Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with works by Mozart and Saint-Saëns.
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 26-Dec 30). Combination tickets are available and include a visit to the Kaisergruft (Imperial Crypt), the burial site of around 150 members of the Habsburg family.
At the Mariahilf Church on December 4: Christmas Spirit is coming to town. This is a musical journey through selected highlights of the Christmas season, blending classical and soul, with lighting, visuals, installations, and music. Featuring opera singers Ildikó Raimondi and Daniel Gutmann, plus the soulful voice of Myra Maud.
On December 6, the Hofburgkapelle (Hofburg Chapel) is the venue for the Advent concert performed by the Chorus Viennensis, the men’s choir made up of former members of the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
14 evenings of Christmas music can be experienced at the Minoritenkirche (Minorite Church). The program and performers vary, from Handel to Mozart to Bach, performed by top-class chamber music ensembles with soloists such as a soprano, a countertenor, and trumpet (November 26 – December 26). A treasure can also be admired here: a mosaic replica of Leonardo da Vinci’s wall fresco “The Last Supper”, weighing 20 metric tons.
Boys’ Choirs & Singing
Singing is a major attraction in the world capital of music. The Vienna Boys’ Choir presents the advent concert series Gute Hirten in their acoustically superb hall at MuTh (December 4, 5, 6, 21, 22). If you like, you can sing along to “Joy to the World”.
At the Odeon on December 17, everyone is invited to join in at zimt. sing-along concert with smaragd, the choir of the mdw’s Department of Music Education, to get you in the mood for the most beautiful Christmas carols – no sheet music required, but plenty of passion.
Shows at the Stadthalle
A festive program ranging from ballet to pop and musicals can be experienced at the Wiener Stadthalle:
- Rea Garvey’s “Christmas Calling” (December 1)
- The Nutcracker – Christmas ballet (December 8)
The Grand Christmas Gala of Musical Stars (Dec 13)
Christmas with Wanda – 2026 (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. (4., 5., 11., 12., 18., 19., 20.12.)
St. Stephen’s Cathedral again: At the Gospel Night on December 21, the Sing mit! Gospel Choir and gospel icon Kim Cooper, accompanied by a jazz ensemble, invite you on a journey through the world of spirituals, gospel, and traditional songs.
Christmas done differently
High-quality show entertainment and the latest best-of programs will be the hallmarks of the Wintertainment 2026 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 7-23).
Musical advent calendars
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)
The mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna will also be turning Vienna into a stage full of surprises in December: the Pop-Up Advent Calendar offers free, publicly accessible concerts of around 40 minutes given by emerging artists in unconventional locations, from the library to the university, a café, or a Christmas market.
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 the Globe Wien there will be music and cabaret Christmas specials featuring Mark Seibert, Simone Kopmayer & Viktor Gernot, Alex Kristan, Julian le Play, Lydia Prenner-Kasper, Omar Sarsam, Gery Seidl, Hans Sigl, as well as teatro’s Christmas musical and the cult show “Single Bells”.
- Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Wien
- www.konzerthaus.at
- ticket@konzerthaus.at
Accessibility
no steps (Automatic sliding doors 140 cm wide)
Ramp 435 cm long
2 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Assistance dogs allowed
Accessible toilet
“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
- www.musikverein.at
- tickets@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
Assistance dogs allowed
Accessible toilet
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
- www.annakirche.at
- annakirche@gmail.com
- Tegetthoffstraße 2, 1010 Wien
- wien.kapuziner.at
- wien@kapuziner.org
- Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien
- 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)
Assistance 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.
- Barnabitengasse 14, 1060 Wien
- www.pfarremariahilf.at
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+43 1 587 87 53 (Tel)
- kanzlei@pfarremariahilf.at
Opening times
- Hofburg, Schweizerhof, 1010 Wien
- www.hofmusikkapelle.gv.at
- office@hofmusikkapelle.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
- Minoritenplatz 2A, 1010 Wien
- klangkultur.wien
- office@klangkultur.wien
- Am Augartenspitz 1, 1020 Wien
- www.muth.at
Accessibility
no steps (Double swinging doors 180 cm wide)
über Rampe
Ramp 600 cm long, 150 cm wide, 30 cm high
Assistance dogs allowed
Wheelchair spaces: 4 (in orchestra on right, row 12)
Accessible toilet
- Taborstraße 10, 1020 Wien
- www.odeon-theater.at
- odeon@odeon-theater.at
Accessibility
Double swinging doors 180 cm wide
Assistance dogs allowed
Wheelchair spaces: 2 (in the first row)
Accessible toilet
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
- www.stadthalle.com
Accessibility
no steps
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
on Sorbaitgasse and in the main car park of the Stadthalle
Accessible toilet
Special wheelchair seats in halls D and F. Inductive hearing system in Hall F.
Halls D and F are wheelchair-accessible.
- Karlsplatz, 1040 Wien
- karlskirche.eu
- kontakt@karlskirche.eu
Vienna City Card
Visit of the church including Church model, Panoramic terrace, Treasury and Organ
Regular price 9,50€ /
Savings: 1€
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
Assistance 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
- www.theateramspittelberg.at
- tickets@theateramspittelberg.at
- Riemergasse 11, 1010 Wien
- www.porgy.at
- porgy@porgy.at
Opening times
- Mo - Sa, 19:00 - 00:00
- Su, 20:00 - 00:00
- Hernalser Hauptstraße 55, 1170 Wien
- www.wiener-metropol.at
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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
- Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Wien
- www.globe.wien
- office@globewien.at
