Schönbrunn Palace Concerts in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria

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Booked 3 times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Why travelers loved this

4.3

· Luca_P ·

Jan 2026

the staff were super friendly, the location was stunning and the music was so so moving. absolutely recommend.

· Gitte_K ·

Mar 2026

The music and whole experience was amazing - the atmosphere beautiful - went beyond expectations! Truly enjoyed it.

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Overview

Guarantee a seat at a classical music concert at the Orangery or Great Gallery at Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace by booking your seat in advance. Choose from four ticket categories and settle into your seat to hear the works of Mozart and Strauss performed by the Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra and the Schonbrunn Palace Ensemble.

Perfect for travelers who love classical music
Upgrade for VIP seating, including two drinks and a program
Have the special chance to see a concert at Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace
Pick between a range of seating areas to suit your budget

What's Included

Concert in the Orangery featuring the music of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
ONLY Category VIP: priority access to concert hall & bar, 1 free drink, 1 program, free cloakroom

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off
Cloakroom fee (approx. 1 euro)
Concert program (10 euros)

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Orangery at Schoenbrunn Palace, Schoenbrunner Schlossstrasse, Vienna 1130 Austria

What To Expect

In the evening, make your own way to Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace Orangery, where Mozart himself performed in 1786 and where you'll be seeing an evening of classical music.

Upon arrival, make your own way to the seating area you selected when booking. If you booked the VIP option, have access to a cloakroom and priority entry, enjoy two drinks before the show, and receive a program with more information about the evening's performances.

The concert features a selection of music by Mozart and Strauss, rounded off by vocal performances. Enjoy the special opportunity to see skilled musicians from the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra perform, and admire the picturesque setting.

After the concert's conclusion, set off to enjoy the rest of your evening in Vienna.

Orangery at Schoenbrunn Palace

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Dress code is smart casual
Not recommended for children aged 8 and under
The concerts are occasionally relocated (without notice) to the exceptional Great Gallery or the White Gold Room located inside the Schönbrunn Palace. There is no ballet when the concert is relocated
01.04.-31.10. Concert performed by Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra, 01.11.-23.12. & 02.01.-31.03. Schönbrunn Palace Ensemble

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.3

based on 896 reviews

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Small room in the palace...

amy_w, Mar 2026

Small room in the palace no ambiance or special lighting in the room as the picture shows. A little disappointing!

Great concert

Gitte_K, Mar 2026

The music and whole experience was amazing - the atmosphere beautiful - went beyond expectations! Truly enjoyed it.

Tourists caused unfavourable experience

Marcia_A, Feb 2026

The musicians/concert was excellent but too many distractions with crowd conduct. Large group of tourists wearing hats to an indoor night concert. No cameras allowed but this was not enforced. Too much group talking. People moving into more favorable seats at break time to be closer to performance, tickets where priced based closest to stage therefore caused an issue with cheaper seats trying to move into the more expensive seats.

It was phenomenal. It was...

Pinchas_A, Jan 2026

It was phenomenal. It was great experience. The Philharmonic was amazing and it was a crazy experience that I have never been to. It was Mozart at his best.

perfect

Luca_P, Jan 2026

the staff were super friendly, the location was stunning and the music was so so moving. absolutely recommend.

Parduns Wien concerto

Michael_P, Jan 2026

Beautiful 90 minute concert featuring the works of Mozart & Straus! The venue felt a bit thrown together and while technically on the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace, it was NOT a palatial experience. The concert is held in a temporary area palace-adjacent (Orangerie)…in essence the garden building/shed. The musicians and opera singers were of high quality and we enjoyed the performance. The only shortcomings are the “ambiance” and exclusively tourist audience. I concede that it’s a tough time of year for music in Vienna.

Lovely…

Mukul_G, Jan 2026

An amazing musical experience, overpaid for where we were seated. And directions were not clear, But the performances were excellent..

Really a Great...

Raffaele_V, Jan 2026

Really a Great experience! I was there with my family and I highly recommend this to everyone that loves classic music!

We got a taxi to the...

Pamela_S, Jan 2026

We got a taxi to the venue but then on walking to find a pre concert restaurant noticed that there was plenty of public transport.

Mozart/Strauss concert at Schonbrunn Pakace

Andy_W, Jan 2026

We went to the classical concert with soprano and was very impressed, 2 halves consisted of firstly 45 mins of Mozart then a 20 mins pause then 45 mins of Strauss. We travelled using the Metro to Schonbrunn and the Orangerie was straight in front of the station. Only thing that wasnt clear was on our booking it tells you what your ticket gives you access for with a tick or a cross and we thought we had 2 free drinks,a souvenir programme & free cloakroom, this needs to be clearer in future .Definately would recommend this event

First the good stuff - we...

Milo_J, Jan 2026

First the good stuff - we got A class seats and it was near the front. Musicians are fantastic and they love what they do. Strauss and Mozart was amazing . Now the bad - the venue is mediocre and bland . The sound quality was not good - needs to be crisp and sharp especially violins. The interior was extremely hot . 30F outside but the inside was like 80F . I know it’s a European thing but it was uncomfortable. Only one exit and the lines to get your jackets at the end of the performance was extremely long .

Terrible venue and bad performance, total rip off

Banu_O, Dec 2025

We left mid concert, that bad. The sound is bad, the performance is super underwhelming. It felt like we were watching a high school show. Not worth the money.

Mozart and Strauss at the Orangerie

Alison_G, Dec 2025

We were in the Orangerie. There was a coat check and small bar available. The employees were very nice. The music was very good, conductor/first chair was personable and engaging, and both soloists were very good. There are some rather harsh reviews on here but I feel maybe those people were expecting this experience to be something it never claimed to be. It is, of course, not the same as going to the opera house for a performance; however for a small taste of Mozart and Strauss it was lovely. I read another review complaining of “plastic chandeliers,” which is simply untrue, as well as people not dressing up, which can be the case sometimes I imagine. At our performance, most people were in business or smart casual attire which felt appropriate; again, this is not the Opera House. I felt it was more than worth the cost, the program was quite professional, and I was happy with the experience. If you are looking for a grand evening out at the opera, this definitely isn’t it. If you are looking for a taste of classical in an intimate performance of high quality small ensemble music, this may be for you.

My Vienna dream come true!

Ruth_L, Dec 2025

The venue was small and intimate. The vocal soloists and instrumentalists were superb! You cannot top hearing Strauss’ Blue Danube waltz played in a Palace, in Vienna.

The classical music...

Yuri_B, Dec 2025

The classical music concert was great, and so were the opera singers. The settings was a small intimate space inside the Schönbrunn Palace. It would have been nicer if the event was staged in the Orangerie, as seen in the pictures. However the tour operator did warn that the event is subject to relocation.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your review!🤗 Greetings from Schönbrunn!

The earlier you get...

Susanne_W, Dec 2025

The earlier you get there, the better the seating. I found the performance not exciting. It could have been sitting so far back in a long room. But i think it was the performance too which should have reached my heart more. Loved the lighting and the magic of that. During the intermission the wait was long. Had to gulp my water because i couldn't take it with me.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

First of all, sorry for the circumstances, we hope you still enjoyed your evening. What did you expect more from the performance? Thank you in advance!🤗

Good concert, Bad treatment

Jean_P, Dec 2025

The concert was very good but I signed up for VIP package from Viator and did not receive it. I was supposed to get free coat check, a free drink for my party, and a program. I received none of this. So I paid extra and got nothing extra. Viator please refund the extra money I paid for special VIP treatment.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Jean, we are very sorry about that, could you please send me your booking confirmation number so that we can check what happened there? Thanks a lot!🥰

A classical experience

Ingrid_S, Dec 2025

I did not know what to expect regarding this concert and I was truly amazed by all of it. The selection of classical music from beginning to end was beautifully presented that ranged from Symphonies, Waltzes to Polkas. It was entertaining and at the same time powerful. The conductor personality was welcoming and even inviting audience participation. A great performance by a great ensemble.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your great review & we hope to see you again!😍

Great time

Kimber_S, Dec 2025

Beautiful venue, easy to navigate, lots going on in December at the palace. We enjoyed the concert, it was truly lovely. The singers were fantastic! The light show was beautiful. A bit crowded at coat check and in the bar area waiting before the concert but the venue is limited in size. The coat check attendants were hurrying to get us out as fast as they could.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much!!💕

Very poor

Andy, Dec 2025

Paid allot of money to have a reasonable seats. We were defiantly placed in the rear seats. It was very poor sound quality in the hall

Nice manner and sense of humour

Brenden_W, Nov 2025

Glad we saw the gardens even though is November. The palace is opulent and beautiful. Guide Lisa excellent. Nice manner and sense of humour

Delightful classical music

elizabeth_b, Nov 2025

It was a delightful experience! Easy taxi ride from vienna city hall to Schonbrunn palace about 25 euros. The concert was intimate, less than 90 guests. The music was timeless and fantastic if course with very skilled 7 musicians and 2 opera singers. Bonus was a tour of Maria Theresia’s bedroom adjacent to the White and Gold music room.

The musicians and singers...

Peter_R, Nov 2025

The musicians and singers were excellent. The surroundings were wonderful and we were fortunate to attend at the same time as the Xmas market in the grounds of the palace It was a great experience

The concert was great. I...

Ben_S, Oct 2025

The concert was great. I recommend the VIP ticket so you can sit up close - you also get a nice event program and the mandatory coat check is free. The VIP ticket also includes one free drink (rose) before the show and one free drink at the 20-minute intermission (prosecco). The musicians were good, the singers were great and entertaining - another reason to sit up close is to see the facial expressions as they perform in opera style and interact with each other. There was a small shop set up as well behind the seating area with some souvenirs and local art to buy. The only warning I will give is not to consider this concert as a way to see the palace. The palace is nowhere in view as you enter/exit the concert Hall. The Orangery is a separate building and really isn't all that grand or impressive at all - it could be any structure from the inside. So you will want to book a tour of Schonbrunn Palace separately, if that is something that interests you.

Phenomenal, as it's rare...

Jason_E, Oct 2025

Phenomenal, as it's rare I get to the city and rare that I take in this type of show, it leaves an amazing impression

Wonderful!

Kristine_Y, Oct 2025

Lovely concert in a historic venue. The orchestra and singers were wonderful performers. Such a great experience!

Schonbrunn Concert

Tamara_K, Oct 2025

The music is fun and lively, but not quite the performance we were hoping. The venue is a plain, modern room / hall with projected lights on the ceiling. It is not a grand space one might expect at the Schönbrunn.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks for your feedback, the location is very historic, if you want to read more about the Orangery you can do so on our website www.palaceconcertsvienna.com 🎵 We hope you still liked the music and performance 😇

A fun concert

Batya_W, Oct 2025

A very nice location, a good small orchestra and a fun concert. We would have liked a less "touristic" concert, with longer pieces and a more sophisticate material.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks for your detailed feedback, greetings from the Orangery🎶

What an absolutely wonderful way to spend an evening!

Anthony_B, Oct 2025

The conductor had the ensemble on point the entire night. He was enthusiastic and seemed to genuinely love what he was doing.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your nice comments!🎵

Nice way to spend an evening

athena_b, Sep 2025

The concert in the beautiful ballroom at the Schönbrunn Palace was a lively way to end the evening. The first half was Mozart and the second half was Strauss. The orchestra played quite well and the maestro was very entertaining. It would have been nice if they told the audience what they were going to play as many pieces may have been unfamiliar to the audience.