A Music Lover's Day in Vienna: Concerts, Composers & the Opera

Vienna is the only city where Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and both Strausses all lived and worked — and you can still hear them played nightly in the halls they knew. Here is how to build a full day around music in Vienna, from an interactive sound museum to a waltz concert at the Kursalon, with the best-rated concert tickets to book.

At a glance

1Haus der Musik
2Mozarthaus & House of Strauss
3Kursalon or Musikverein concert
4Dinner & concert at Schönbrunn

Morning: Haus der Musik

Start at the Haus der Musik on Seilerstätte, a five-floor sound museum two minutes from the State Opera. You can step onto a virtual podium and conduct the Vienna Philharmonic — the orchestra protests if you rush the tempo — and walk through rooms dedicated to Mozart, Beethoven and Mahler. It opens at 10am and rarely queues, so it is an easy, unhurried first stop before the musical evening ahead.

Afternoon: in the composers' footsteps

Vienna music day — FAQ

Where is the best place to hear classical music in Vienna?

The Musikverein's Golden Hall and the Kursalon are the classic choices for Mozart and Strauss programmes, while St. Peter's Church and the Karlskirche host atmospheric candlelit concerts at lower prices. All run performances most nights of the year.

How much do Vienna concert tickets cost?

Church concerts start from around €30, grand-hall Mozart and Strauss evenings typically cost €50–90 depending on seating, and dinner-and-concert packages at Schönbrunn run from about €110 per person.

Do I need to book Vienna concerts in advance?

Yes — the best seating categories at the Kursalon, Musikverein and Schönbrunn sell out days ahead, especially in summer and around Christmas and New Year. Booking online also guarantees your preferred date.