Things To Do In Vienna November 2024 – Events, Concerts And More
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. The quiet pre-Christmas season in Wien is great for walks, wine, seasonal shopping, and culture. In the local parks and gardens, the autumn colours are on display: Take a leisurely stroll through the expansive gardens of Schönbrunn Palace or visit Burggarten, which offers picturesque views of the Hofburg Palace. From mid November, the first Christmas markets are open, and the first advent concerts start just a little later.
Voice Mania: Balcanto
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. Neither you nor the world have gone crazy if you hear voices between 4th and 30th November.
For three weeks, Vienna’s city centre will turn into a pop, rock, jazz, swing, world music and comedy stage when 12+ vocal ensembles and soloists from Austria, Germany, Central Europe and Madagaskar let their voices ring from balconies and church galleries. For example, like the members of V.O.I.C.E. – Vienna Pop & Jazz Choir Experience (see header picture). Find out more about this festival, and eight more, in my Vienna Music Festival guide.
Balcanto date: 5th November 2024, 2pm to 5pm
Locations: Michaelerkirche (church) – Michaelerplatz 5; Rienmüller solicitors – Kohlmarkt 16; Fashion house Hämmerle – Kohlmarkt 7; Church St. Peter – Petersplatz; Scheer (bespoke shoes and bags) – Bräunerstraße 4; Johann Nestroy birth place – Bräunerstraße 3; Modeatelier Knize – Graben 13; Fashion house Liszka – Graben 12; Regus Business Centre – Kohlmarkt 8 – 10;
Opening of Carnival Season in Vienna
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. Thanks to local dance schools, the opening of the carnival season in Vienna represents the biggest ballroom dance in Central Europe, and probably the most fun opportunity to dance quadrille. Every year, locals from all walks of life anticipate the grand spectacle that unfolds at Vienna’s Stephansplatz. Guided by a seasoned dance master, the world’s largest quadrille comes to life, followed by the exhilarating gallop and the subsequent Viennese waltz to tunes of Johann Strauss.
Everyone is welcome to join this public dance celebration without any specific dress code. All you need is a shared passion for dancing. To sweeten the experience, all participants are treated to delicious fresh Niemetz Sweden bombs at the event’s conclusion.
Date: 11th November 2024
Location: Graben boulevard in the city centre;
Time: 11 minutes past 11.00 am
Admission: free
Celebrating St. Martin’s
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. Every year on November 11th Austria along with Central Europe celebrates the Day of Saint Martin of Tours. According to old custom, the goose eating, the St. Martin’s parade and the St. Martin’s singing take place during this time. Some Viennese districts such as Landstrasse and Hernals celebrate with a big parade with colorful lanterns, musical accompaniment and traditional songs as well as a St. Martin on horseback.
However, the custom of eating roast goose on St. Martin’s Day has another background. As the strict Lent began after November 11th the Martini feast gave people another opportunity to eat their fill at this feast.
In early November you will find Martini goose on the menu of various local restaurants and inns, for example at Zu den Drei Hacken.
Art And Wine Tour
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. To do something off-path in Vienna in November, Klosterneuburg Abbey and its fantastic wine cellar excite wine and history fans. While every Viennese knows Klosterneuburg, Austria’s oldest wine estate has managed to slip past mass tourism. This photo shows a detail of the stunning Medieval Babenberg family tree in the abbey’s Imperial palace rooms.
During a separate wine cellar tour tap through a vast underground cellar system, which is among the largest and oldest in Austria.
On a misty November morning I toured both the abbey’s amazing art treasures and wine cellar with local tour guide Regina. Read More. To explore my personal shortlist of other great guided walks go to Vienna walking tours.
Mozart’s Magic Flute, Madame Butterfly And More
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. Throughout November, Vienna’s two largest opera houses traditionally stage top operas. This month Puccini’s Madame Butterfly flutters across the State Opera’s stage while Donizetti’s Don Pasquale is being tricked by the nephew and his lover into marrying a feisty woman who makes his life miserable.
In Jules Massenet’s Manon, a young and beautiful woman is torn between her love for the Chevalier des Grieux and her desire for wealth and luxury, leading her to abandon him for richer suitors. Her choices ultimately result in tragedy as she is arrested for fraud, deported to America, and dies in des Grieux’s arms in the Louisiana desert.
At the Volksoper Vienna, follow Prince Tamino and bird-catcher Papageno on a quest to rescue Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, from the supposedly evil Sarastro. As they face trials and discover that Sarastro is actually wise and good, Tamino seeks initiation into his order, while Papageno searches for love, culminating in a triumph of enlightenment and virtue over darkness.
While buying tickets for Wiener Volksoper is relatively easy, read my story on booking Vienna opera tickets for Wiener Staatsoper.
Dates: throughout November 2024
Location: Wiener Staatsoper, Opernplatz 2, 1010 Vienna; Wiener Volksoper, Währinger Strasse 78, 1090 Vienna
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Wien Modern Festival
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. Lovers of modern and experimental music will look to make space in their calendars for the annual Wien Modern Festival. In celebration of Arnold Schönberg’s 150-year anniversary, monumental sounds will burst from several event locations across the city.
Wien Modern is a renowned contemporary music festival held in Vienna, Austria, known for its commitment to presenting innovative and cutting-edge compositions and performances. It showcases a diverse range of musical styles and genres, fostering artistic experimentation and pushing the boundaries of traditional music through its dynamic and thought-provoking programming.
Find out more about Wien Modern in my Vienna Music Festival guide.
More Things To Do In Vienna November: Campus Market
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. At the Christmas village at university campus Altes AKH, there is enough space to enjoy the Christmas season. Located in the courtyard of the former General Hospital (Altes AKH), now part of the University of Vienna, this market offers a more homely, historic atmosphere.
Compared to some of the more famous Christmas markets in Vienna, this one tends to be less crowded. The market has attractions for children, including a small train ride and a carousel, making it great for families. During your visit you can sample classic Austrian Christmas market fare like Glühwein (mulled wine), roasted chestnuts, and various sweet and savory treats.
Perhaps slightly more original, the market features stalls selling handmade crafts, good for Christmas gifts or souvenirs.
Location: Altes AKH (university campus), Hof 1; Alser Strasse/Spitalgasse; A-1090 Vienna;
Date and Time: 11th November to 23rd December 2024; further information in my Vienna Christmas market guide.
Viennese Classic
Things to do in Vienna November 2024. Join the Vienna Chamber Symphony for an enchanting musical journey. The evening will commence with W. A. Mozart’s Overture to “Der Schauspieldirektor”, a lively and witty orchestral piece. Throughout a dense four minutes Mozart manages to pack a lot of musical ideas into that little sonata. Following this, you will enjoy the Divertimento in B major, which presents Mozart’s playful melodies and light-hearted spirit.
Thus, the evening will be brought to life by the Vienna Chamber Symphony (Wiener Kammersymphonie) featuring talented musicians who excel in their art. Moreover, the Minoritenkirche provides an intimate setting that makes it the perfect backdrop for this celebration of classical music.
Date and Time: 2 & 23 November 2024, 8 PM
Location: Minoritenkirche, Minoritenplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
Programm: W. A. Mozart: Overture „Der Schauspieldirektor“ (‘The Acting Director’) KV 486, W. A. Mozart: Divertimento in B major, KV 137, J. Haydn: Symphony Nr. 82 in C major “Der Bär” (The Bear), W. A. Mozart: Arias from “Le nozze di Figaro” KV 492, L. v. Beethoven: 2nd and 4th movement from symphony Nr. 8 in F major op. 93
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
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Free cancellation: Cancel anytime up to 24 hours before the concert for a full refund.
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