Booking Vienna Opera Tickets Without Pre-Ordering
As you look into booking Vienna Opera tickets I’d love for you to learn from my experience. Being Viennese I have been to Wiener Staatsoper several times. Until some time ago, I played the ‘ticket waiting list game’ with the opera’s affiliated ticket provider. As it happened, at some stage, I would usually be thrown […]
Music Tour Vienna: Mozart, Beethoven And Who Else Set The Tone
Music Tour Vienna. When classical music enthusiasts venture beyond evenings at the Staatsoper to trace composers throughout Vienna, they discover that the city’s ‘capital of music’ reputation extends far deeper than mere tourism marketing. The Mozart House, Beethoven House, and prestigious venues like the Musikverein represent only the most visible fragments of Vienna’s rich musical […]
Vienna Theatres: Where to Watch The Best Shows and Plays
Throughout Europe Vienna theatres and shows have a fantastic reputation, and come in various formats: from our national treasure Burgtheater to opera theaters, musical theatres, and small but ambitious English language stages. Whether you kept some of your school German or know no Deutsch at all, screen a selection of the best theatres. Some perform […]
Beethoven in Vienna – 10 Ideas To Connect With Him In Wien
Did Beethoven live in Vienna? In fact, Beethoven spent almost two thirds of his life in Austria’s capital. While Mozart spent just 10 years in Wien, Beethoven lived in the capital of music for 35 years. Becoming Viennese by choice, Beethoven’s nationality was actually German. Ludwig van Beethoven’s time in Vienna was a defining period […]
A Magic Night At A Vienna Summer Opera: Klosterneuburg
Vienna Summer Opera. When Viennese opera houses close for the season an open air opera close by lets in an unexpected breeze of charm. At Klosterneuburg, a few July and August evenings transform the 900-year old abbey’s Imperial Courtyard into a musical theatre stage. In the past 25 years, its precious baroque façades have echoed […]
Wiener Konzerthaus: Programme, Tickets, And Tips
The Konzerthaus Wien, along with Musikverein, stands as a cornerstone of Vienna’s musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, the house between Schwarzenberg square and Stadtpark has staged a colourful mix of concerts, festivals, and seasonal events. At the heart of the Konzerthaus the Großer Saal (Great Hall) can host up to 1,865 guests and houses Austria’s largest […]
Vienna Daytime Concerts – Matinées, Lunch and Afternoon Classics
Curiously, classical music in plain daylight is harder to find than nighttime concerts in Vienna. If dinner, young children or simply sleepiness get into your way, visit Vienna daytime concerts. Most take place fairly regularly, either at lunchtime or in the afternoons or early evenings. 6 Ideas For Matinées and Lunchtime Concerts The most popular […]
Vienna Boys Choir Events in Vienna – Schedule and Tickets 2025/26
The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the world’s most famous and cherished choral groups, with a unique history and reputation that makes it truly special. To enjoy the Wiener Sängerknaben during your stay, I’m sharing their schedule in 2025/26 at different locations and how to get tickets. Throughout the classical world, these boys’ voices […]
Advent And Christmas Concerts In Vienna 2025: A Native’s Choice
Advent and Christmas Concerts in Vienna 2025. In the run up to Christmas trumpets, strings and choirs provide give classical music special vibes. Many of them take place in our sumptuous baroque churches and at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. There is a BIG difference to department store Christmas crooners! Advent and Christmas Concerts at Stephansdom Right […]
Ottakringer Vinyl & Music Festival: A Weekend of Music and Community
Each March, the historic Ottakringer Brewery hosts the annual Ottakringer Vinyl & Music Festival, a vibrant celebration of vinyl culture and live performances. This free event invites vinyl enthusiasts and casual music lovers alike to experience Vienna’s dynamic pop music scene against the industrial backdrop of a storied brewery. Perfect for those seeking eclectic sounds, […]