VIENNA GUIDE: CONCERTS, CULTURE & THINGS TO DO

St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Vienna skyline.

Welcome. Whether it's your first trip to Vienna or your fifth, these short guides cover what to see, hear, and book - beyond just the ticket listings. Pick a topic below.

The Guides

First Time in Vienna? Your Concert & Culture Guide
A starting point for first-time visitors: how many concerts to plan, which venue suits your first night, and how far ahead to book.

Best Concert Halls in Vienna
Musikverein, Konzerthaus, the State Opera, historic churches, and Schoenbrunn Palace - how the major venues compare, and which fits your evening.

Mozart Sites in Vienna
Where to find Mozart today - his only surviving residence, his memorial grave, and where to hear his music performed live.

What to Wear to a Concert or Opera in Vienna
No strict dress code, but don't get turned away at the door - what to wear, venue by venue.

Best Day Trips from Vienna
Salzburg, Budapest, Bratislava, or Melk - how far each is by train, and how to fit one around an evening concert.

Visiting the Vienna State Opera
History, standing-room tickets, dress code, and practical tips for one of the world's great opera houses.

The Spanish Riding School & Lipizzaner Stallions
Gala performance or morning exercise? How to choose the right way to see Vienna's Lipizzaner stallions.

Vienna New Year's & Christmas Concerts
How the famous (and famously hard to get) New Year's Concert ticket lottery works, plus the best Christmas and Advent concerts in December.

Ready to book?

See the full classical concerts in Vienna schedule, or browse Vienna Opera, dinner concerts, and Lipizzaner Stallion performances.