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Christmas and New Year Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna

Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Vienna, Austria
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· carolepennington ·
Dec 2025
Lovely evening; Beautiful church and fine classical music. Quartet plays for over an hour. A few things to note; although you have ticket on phone you must get a paper ticket before seated. Paper tickets available as you enter. No seat assignments. Come early for best seats; suggest 1/2 hr. There is no intermission, etc. just beautiful music. Church is COLD so dress appropriately.
· Liany_O ·
Dec 2025
Wonderful experience. We loved it. Music was amazing. Art and talent in a place. Definitely recommended.

Overview

Make your Christmas or New Year one to remember with a classical music concert in the heart of Vienna. Taking place in St. Peter’s Church, the setting and acoustics make for a special location for an evening performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. Pieces of music composed by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven make up the festive evening program.
  • Classical festive concert in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church
  • Treat yourself to a Christmas or New Year performance
  • Take a seat in the crypt of baroque St. Peter’s Church
  • Listen to talented musicians from the Classic Ensemble Vienna
  • Enjoy renditions of Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik and more

What's Included

  • Admission to classical concert at St. Peter’s Church
  • Performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna
  • Concert program

    Meeting and Pickup

    Departure Point

    • Peterskirche, Peterspl. 1, Vienna 1010 Austria

    What To Expect

    1

    Peterskirche

    1 hour 10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Dress code is smart-casual
    • Your ticket will be held at the box office for collection on the day of the performance
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and are not known before the performance date
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 155 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    It was good

    Linsey_R, Jan 2026
    It was a good show, but I should have really done more research. I went in thinking it was a Christmas/New year concert and the majority of music played was strauss

    Lovely music in a great

    Gail_K, Dec 2025
    Lovely music in a great setting but would have liked to know in advance what pieces of music were being played.

    Fantastic performance in a beautiful setting!

    Nelson_S, Dec 2025
    A beautiful venue for an amazing strings quartet. Our entire group aged 13-74 enjoyed the performance!!

    We were in Vienna for 3...

    Seval_E, Dec 2025
    We were in Vienna for 3 days but I can definitely tell that you have to experience this concert even if you are in Vienna for few days like us. It was magical and I didn't understand how time fly away during the concert!

    Beautiful place music was...

    Mary_S, Dec 2025
    Beautiful place music was good. It was small and not so grandiose compared to the price is charged another words. You couldn’t feel the music, but the music was played and well played. For the price feeling the music physically and filling the entire church would have been grandiose for the amount charged Would you recommend the experience last night? The pews are very narrow for seating which was a premium up charge and uncomfortable to sit for an hour..

    Gorgeous church and...

    Lynn_E, Dec 2025
    Gorgeous church and amazing music. The performance was magical. Perfect way to spend Christmas night.

    Beautiful concert.

    Liany_O, Dec 2025
    Wonderful experience. We loved it. Music was amazing. Art and talent in a place. Definitely recommended.

    Brilliant event

    Amanda_R, Dec 2025
    It was fantastic really atmospheric. The location added to the experience. I just wish people would not talk. They think they are being quiet but the mumbled voices can spoil the experience.

    Don’t waste your money

    Michelle_S, Dec 2025
    no Christmas music. The quartet seemed out of tune and we did not know any of the music. The seats were very uncomfortable

    Perfect Christmas Event!

    Cathey_T, Dec 2025
    Perfect Christmas experience! The setting is unbelievably beautiful and the musicians were incredibly talented!

    A very special...

    Nicholas_L, Dec 2025
    A very special experience. The venue provided a special acoustic to the passionate performance led by a very talented group. Would very much recommend.

    Breathtaking!!!

    sean_c, Dec 2025
    Do not miss this opportunity!! You will not regret it. Amazing music in a historic intimate chapel!!

    Worth it!

    Tracy_S, Dec 2025
    Beautiful music in a beautiful setting! We sat in the back so we could admire the church while listening to the Orchestra.

    Classical string quartet

    Julie_A, Dec 2025
    This was a classical music concert with a string quartet in the amazingly beautiful St Peter’s Church in Vienna, a short walk from St Stephen’s Cathedral. The concert was an hourlong, with no introductions or programme which felt odd and we were packed in like sardines some in pews and some on chairs. The music and setting was beautiful and much enjoyed but felt it was a little disorganised and with a few tweaks would be much better.

    Nice . Church is...

    Yvette_L, Dec 2025
    Nice . Church is beautiful. Music is good. Overall not really worth the price though . They did not start on time And it was very cold

    Saint Peter‘s Church Christmas/New Year’s concert

    Janet_P, Dec 2025
    This was an amazing concert by an extremely talented string quartet, including two violins, a viola, and a cello in the beautiful setting of Saint Peter‘s Catholic Church. It was a perfect way to end our trip to Vienna!

    Bryan and Julie

    Bryan_T, Dec 2025
    Nice overall experience in beautiful surroundings. However no hint of Xmas in either the surroundings or music. Disappointing.

    Beautiful church and music

    carolepennington, Dec 2025
    Lovely evening; Beautiful church and fine classical music. Quartet plays for over an hour. A few things to note; although you have ticket on phone you must get a paper ticket before seated. Paper tickets available as you enter. No seat assignments. Come early for best seats; suggest 1/2 hr. There is no intermission, etc. just beautiful music. Church is COLD so dress appropriately.

    Music in an ornate church setting

    Omala_A, Dec 2025
    The church is very beautiful and alot to look at as you listen to the classical music. Even If you know very little classical music, you will recognise some of the pieces. The location is especially nice at this time of year with lors of lights on the surrounding streets.

    St Peter’s Christmas Concert

    Ann_F, Dec 2025
    A wonderful concert in the most beautiful setting! St Peter’s is the perfect place to experience such a great concert.

    Christmas & New Year’s Concert at St Peter Cathedral in Vienna, Austria

    Cynthia_B, Dec 2025
    The Christmas and New Year's concert at St. Peter's Church in Vienna was an extraordinary experience. The superb atmosphere was complemented by the incredible performance of the string quartet. The music of Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and other composers was deeply heartwarming.

    The tour company...

    BRUCE_K, Dec 2025
    The tour company cancelled with less than 24 hours notice then gave me an option for a private tour for another 150 euros. I declined. Please ensure any charges are refunded.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    It is nor for us. Please review correct activity.

    A great evening

    ADRIAN_S, Dec 2025
    A very enjoyable evening at St. Peter’s Church. The one-hour string quartet concert was a great way to listen to some of the Vienna’s (the world’s) greatest composers’ music in the most ambient of surroundings. Worth getting there early to secure the best seating for your category. We arrived an hour early to pick up our voucher and then entered the church 45-minutes before the concert started. A very accomplished quartet who captivated the audience with their renditions.

    Not Traditional Christmas songs

    Heidi_S, Dec 2025
    If you’re wanting traditional Christmas songs as I was hoping, there wasn’t any. Still amazing talent and a great concert. I was expecting traditional Christmas songs but I’m still very glad we went.

    Final day

    916djdunn, Dec 2025
    Nice Christmas concert was a great way to end our stay. Gave a little touch of the culture in the area. Highly recommend.

    Lovely setting and the...

    Richard_K, Dec 2025
    Lovely setting and the concert was fantastic. Get there early to get seating of your choice (pew or chair).

    A lovely evening of...

    Robert_Q, Dec 2025
    A lovely evening of classical music performed by a string quartet of 3 violinists and a cellist set in the baroque splendour of St Peters Church in Vienna.

    Beautiful night out

    Kathy_O, Dec 2025
    Absolutely beautiful. The 3 violinists and a cellist were amazing...such talent. And the church itself was breathtaking.

    The concert was lovely,...

    Caitlin_S, Dec 2025
    The concert was lovely, the church was beautiful, the mouse running under my chair during the concert not so lovely.

    Historical Vienna

    Bobbi_W, Dec 2025
    This tour gives you a look at the history of Vienna. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided some interesting facts.

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