Long before it became a concert venue for today’s visitors, the Orangery at Schönbrunn was a stage for imperial spectacle. Empress Maria Theresia hosted lavish banquets here, where music was not just entertainment but a display of power and refinement. The hall even witnessed legendary competitions, including a famous contest between Mozart and Salieri. At more than 180 meters in length, it was built to impress both in scale and in sound, its acoustics designed to carry music with clarity and brilliance.
In 1786, Mozart himself performed in the Orangery, making every concert here feel like a step back into Vienna’s golden era of music.
The hall was designed for performances, with soaring ceilings and gilded interiors that give the music a richness and clarity you rarely experience elsewhere.
The program combines Mozart’s operatic arias with Strauss’s waltzes and polkas, letting you experience two of Vienna’s greatest composers in a single sitting.
From budget-friendly seats to indulgent VIP packages, and add-ons like a Schönbrunn interiors tour, a 3-course dinner, and a Christmas market visit, there’s a choice for every kind of traveler.
The Orangery is fully equipped with ramps, accessible toilets, and designated wheelchair seating, ensuring everyone can enjoy the performance comfortably.
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During the festive season, Schönbrunn Palace offers a concert experience unlike any other time of year. The palace forecourt turns into a glittering Christmas and New Year’s Market, where wooden stalls are filled with handmade ornaments, spiced gingerbread, and warm mugs of mulled wine.
Surrounded by Baroque architecture, the music takes on a more celebratory tone, and some evenings feature a slightly adapted program with lighter, festive pieces woven into the classic Mozart and Strauss selections. The glow of chandeliers, combined with the hush of a winter evening outside, creates a uniquely cozy yet elegant setting.
Head to the Orangery’s reservation office between 10am and 6:30pm, or at the evening box office from 7pm to 8:30pm, to pick up your Schönbrunn Palace concert tickets. Keep your ticket voucher or booking confirmation email and photo ID handy to ensure a seamless experience.
Recording sound, video, or taking photos during the performance is not permitted for copyright reasons. You may take pictures before or after the concert, but not during.
No. Seating is free within each category, which means your ticket guarantees a section rather than a specific seat. Early arrival is the best way to secure your ideal view.
Yes. The concert halls are barrier-free with ramps, accessible toilets, and designated wheelchair spaces. Make sure to specify your requirements when booking tickets or contact the organiser ahead of time to reserve a wheelchair-friendly seat.
Doors typically open 30 minutes before the performance, and seating is unassigned within your chosen category. Arriving early gives you the best chance to pick a preferred spot.
Palace tour times are fixed and cannot be delayed, so if you arrive late, you’ll miss this part of the package. In such cases, the tour portion cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
On certain dates, concerts may take place in the Great Gallery, the White-Gold Room, or the Schönbrunn Palace Theatre. Your ticket remains valid, and your seating category is honored in the new venue.
Yes. The concerts showcase Mozart and Strauss favorites that are instantly recognizable and easy to enjoy, so even first-time listeners can follow along and appreciate the performance just as much as experienced concertgoers.
Yes. Paid parking is available directly in front of the Orangery until midnight, but spaces are limited on busy concert nights.
Children under the age of 5 or 6 are generally not admitted to the concerts, as the performance setting is not suitable for very young audiences. For children above this age, a regular ticket is required, and no free lap tickets are provided.
Yes, you have to hand in your jackets, bulky backpacks, and umbrellas to be stored in the cloakroom near the Orangery concert hall entrance. Non-VIP tickets carry a fee (usually €1) per item.
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