The 15 Best Concerts in Austria

1.Vienna: 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. Expect vivid strings, church acoustics, and a changing bonus program with works by Mozart, Bach, Biber, and other major composers. Arrive early for the best seat in your category.

“Great experience. A must do activity when in Vienna. I highly recommend to book section 1 seats. We were given first row and it was amazing, its definitely worth the money. Would repeat when I go back here.”

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2.Vienna: Classical Concert in the World-Famous Musikverein

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,673 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Spend two hours at Vienna’s Musikverein, hearing Mozart and Haydn followed by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Depending on your date and ticket, you’ll sit in the famous Golden Hall or intimate Brahms Hall, with Austrian soloists and a live string ensemble.

“The sound of the 26 member orchestra was outstanding! Great value for the 2 hour experience!”

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3.The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,129 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Ride from central Salzburg to The Sound of Music filming sites with an English-speaking guide. See Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee Cathedral, while enjoying movie music, film stories, and views of Austria’s Lake District.

“We enjoyed our tour and all the sites. We had a great guide, Jose F who had a wealth of knowledge on the history of the Sound of Music. He was fun!”

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4.Vienna: Mozart Concert at the Musikverein – Golden Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,194 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend two hours with 30 Vienna Mozart Orchestra musicians, opera singers, and soloists performing Mozart arias, overtures, duets, The Blue Danube, and Radetzky March in period dress. Expect a polished, playful concert, but check your seat carefully since the lowest categories may have blocked views.

“The ticket price is a bit high. The experience was really good. Both the opera singers and the musicians were amazing.”

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5.Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,059 reviews · 4 hours · from $88Top rated

Spend four hours tracing The Sound of Music around Salzburg and the Lake District. An English-speaking guide such as José, Kylie, or Mitch combines film stories, Salzburg history, soundtrack sing-alongs, and stops at Leopoldskron, Nonnberg, St. Gilgen, and Mondsee.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Grew up watching this film and visiting various locations from the film made it more exciting. The visit to the Lake District finished the tour off well. We had an hour free in the village of Mondsee and there was a lovely little cafe to get food and drinks. Would recommend”

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6.Vienna: Classical Concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,177 reviews · 1 hour - 65 minutes · from $11

Choose a one-hour classical concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in central Vienna. Depending on your date and ticket, you may hear Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Christmas music, or a mighty organ recital played on an instrument with more than 12,000 pipes.

“This was a unique, magical event. To hear Mozart’s Requiem played by such talented performers in the magnificence of the cathedral at midnight was very special - a once in a lifetime experience.”

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7.Salzburg: Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,498 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Spend 90 minutes hearing Mozart and other classical composers in Mirabell Palace’s Marble Hall, where Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang, and Nannerl once performed. You’ll exchange your voucher for a ticket before the concert, enjoy one 15-minute intermission, and choose between reserved seats and open seating.

“amazing. One of the best things to do in Salzburg. Great musicians and great place.”

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8.Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne’s Church (Annakirche)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,414 reviews · 1h 10m · from $38

Attend a 70-minute classical concert at St. Anne’s Church, three minutes from the Vienna State Opera. A string ensemble plays complete works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, or Schubert on period instruments in an intimate Baroque setting. Concerts begin at 8:00 PM, and seating is first come, first served.

“Very nice and intimate. Not too crowded. Perfect sound and the church is also beautiful.”

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9.Vienna: Mozart and Strauss Concert at Schönbrunn

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,967 reviews · 1h 45m · from $42

Spend 105 minutes hearing Mozart and Strauss in Schönbrunn’s Orangery, with an orchestra, soprano, baritone, and an engaging conductor. Choose standard or VIP seating. VIP includes front rows, priority entry, drinks, a program, and free coat check. Some dates move into the palace itself.

“My husband and I had a great time at this concert. The performers were great and obviously enjoyed what they were doing. This translated into their performances of the pieces and their engagement with the audience. The Orangery was a beautiful venue - historic and not too big. We were lucky enough to be there when the Christmas markets were on. The lady at the ticket office gave us a voucher to get a free drink from one of the stalls which served the most delicious chicken schnitzel and potatoes in a cone. All round a wonderful night in Vienna.”

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10.Vienna: Classical Concert at Mozart’s First House

Enter the Sala Terrena at Mozarthaus Vienna, 150 meters from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, for a close-up concert by Mozart Ensemble Vienna. Hear Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, and Beethoven in the room where Mozart played in 1781, with ornate frescoes overhead and wardrobe service included.

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11.Vienna: Tickets for Mozarthaus Vienna with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,344 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Step into Mozart’s only preserved Vienna apartment, where he lived from 1784 to 1787 and composed The Marriage of Figaro. Explore three exhibition floors at your own pace with an audio guide, then add Haus der Musik for an interactive music experience. Bring headphones if using your phone.

“Everything was too good!Mozart was living in a nice-looking house,with a great view outside!”

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12.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 hearing the Classic Ensemble Vienna perform Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and others inside St. Peter’s Church. Collect your ticket at the box office, arrive early for assigned seating, and dress warmly: the Baroque church can be chilly, and pews are hard.

“It was an amazing experience! Something that it’s worth going to. I will stay forever in my memory! Was especial!”

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13.Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,007 reviews · 30 min · from $10Best value

Spend 30 minutes inside Salzburg Cathedral with two organists, hearing several of its seven organs, the noon bells, and short introductions in German and English. You will see the marble facade, grand dome, and light-filled nave while enjoying a compact musical stop for $10.

“sitting in the cathedral taking in my surroundings whilst listening to the organists was a moving experience.”

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14.Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,424 reviews · from $93

Ride the funicular to Salzburg’s 900-year-old Hohensalzburg Fortress, enjoy a three-course meal at the Panorama Restaurant, then hear Mozart, Strauss, Bach, Haydn, or Schubert in the Golden Hall. Choose Classic or VIP dining, and arrive smartly dressed without large bags.

“trstaurant view and service and concert. old improve the food”

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15.Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne’s Church (Annakirche)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,000 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Attend an intimate evening concert in Vienna’s baroque St. Anne’s Church. A professional string quartet performs works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and sometimes Haydn on period instruments. Arrive up to 45 minutes early for free seating, since pew comfort and street noise can affect your experience.

“Great experience, it was great hearing a classical concert inside a beautiful cathedral. Easy booking process”

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