Vienna Hofburg Orchestra Concert

Why Attend a Vienna Hofburg Orchestra Concert?

In 1971, musicians from various major orchestral associations in the Austrian capital came together under the direction of Gert Hofbauer to form the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra. His aim was to cultivate and show the world the Viennese waltz and operetta music.

After national and international performances for radio and television, worldwide commitments in symphonic concerts, and sound recordings, the orchestra gained great global fame. After the death of Hofbauer in 2017, Guiseppe Montesano was named the new musical director.

With this ticket, you'll get to enjoy some of the most famous pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Strauss family. The orchestra is made up of a total of 40 musicians and is accompanied by internationally renowned opera and classical ballet performers. You'll be blown away by them!

The Venues

The Hofburg Orchestra offers concerts in 2 of Vienna's most spectacular venues: the Banquet Hall in the Hofburg Palace and the Mozart Hall in Vienna's Konzerthaus, depending on the dates you book.

The Banquet Hall in Hofburg features impressive paintings decorating the ceiling by the artist Schramm, which reveal the motto of Franz Joseph I: "Viribus Unitis" ("with united forces"). The central painting represents Austria surrounded by allegories of religion, justice, bravery, wisdom, art, and agriculture.

The Mozart Hall in the Konzerthaus, on the other hand, combines tradition and modernity. Its 704 seats, spread between the balcony and the stalls, give a classical concert a uniquely intimate atmosphere as well as the necessary space for an indescribable musical experience. Additionally, its extraordinary acoustics are known across the world.

Seating Options

During the booking process, you'll be able to choose between 2 seating categories: A, and B. We recommend booking well in advance, especially if you want the best seats.

You can see seating plans of the Banquet Hall and the Mozart Hall at the following links:

• Seating plan for the Banquet Hall in the Hofburg Palace
• Seating plan for the Mozart Hall in the Konzerthaus in Vienna

Venues

Depending on the day you book, the concert will take place in one hall or another.

• From May to October in the Mozart Hall of the Konzerthaus.
• December and January in the Banquet Hall of the Hofburg Palace.

At the following links, you'll find a list of the concert venues and the concert calendar of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra.