Johann Strauss Dinner Show Tickets at the Prater Vienna
- DurationAbout 3 hours
- Open onEvening performances starting at 19:00; check availability for your date
- Meeting pointBox office of the mirrored show tent (Spiegeltent) in the Vienna Prater; show your ticket at the welcome desk and the hosts will guide you to your table
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Overview
The Johann Strauss Dinner Show is an evening of waltzes, polkas and operetta performed live in a mirrored show tent at the Vienna Prater, in Vienna, Austria. For about three hours a 20-piece orchestra, soprano soloists, ballet dancers and a solo violinist bring the music of the waltz king to life in three acts, while the conductor hosts the evening and draws the audience in. Between the acts a freshly prepared four-course Viennese dinner with menu choices is served to your table. The default ticket is a Category A ring seat close to the stage; boxes and tier seats are separate options. It is a shared show with reserved seating and no hotel pickup, ideal for couples, families with older children and anyone wanting a classic Viennese night out.
Highlights
- Three-act Johann Strauss concert in a mirrored show tent at the Vienna Prater
- Live 20-piece orchestra with soprano soloists, ballet and solo violin
- Freshly prepared four-course Viennese dinner with menu choices served at your table
- Category A ring seats at a table close to the stage, with a full view of every performance
- Interactive hosting by the conductor throughout the evening
- Personal welcome at the box office and table service during the show
- Easy to reach by metro: Praterstern station on lines U1 and U2
- Other seat categories available: premium box, tier seats and stage box
Full Description
The mirrored show tent at the Vienna Prater
The show is staged in a Spiegeltent, a circular travelling pavilion of the kind that toured European fairs more than a century ago, built of carved wood, stained glass and hundreds of bevelled mirrors. Tables are arranged in rings around a central stage, with elevated boxes around the outer edge, so wherever you sit the orchestra, the dancers and the mirrors reflecting the candlelight surround you. The intimate scale is what makes this Vienna dinner show different from a concert hall.
The tent stands at the Vienna Prater, the great park on the eastern side of the city. You enter through the box office, where a host welcomes you by name and shows you to your table. Category A ring seats, the default option on this page, are at tables of up to seven guests close to the stage, in the middle of the action; the booking panel also lists the premium boxes, tier seats and stage boxes.
The programme: waltzes, polkas and operetta
Johann Strauss gave Vienna its signature sound, and this three-act Strauss dinner show in Vienna takes you through it. The orchestra plays the famous waltzes, among them The Blue Danube and Tales from the Vienna Woods, lively polkas and overtures from the operettas, while two soprano soloists sing the best-known arias. Ballet dancers in period costume waltz between the tables, and a solo violinist steps forward for the virtuoso pieces.
What sets the evening apart is the conductor, who acts as host, tells the stories behind the music and invites the audience to join in, so the show feels like a nineteenth-century ball rather than a formal recital. Each act lasts around 40 minutes, with the dinner courses served in between, and the whole performance runs for about three hours from the first note to the final waltz.
The four-course Viennese dinner
Dinner is part of the performance. A freshly prepared four-course Viennese menu is served to your table between the acts, with a choice of dishes on the menu, so the meal suits most tastes. Expect classic Viennese cooking: a starter, a soup, a main course and a dessert in the tradition of the city's coffee houses, served by waiters who move quietly between the tables while the orchestra plays.
Table service continues throughout the evening, and drinks are ordered separately on the night and paid directly at the venue, since they are not part of the ticket. If you have dietary requirements or allergies, tell us when you book and we pass them to the venue in advance. The combination of concert and dinner makes this one of the most popular things to do in Vienna at night, so evenings fill up well ahead of the date.
The Vienna Prater and how to get there
The Prater is a former imperial hunting ground that opened to the public in 1766 and is now Vienna's largest park. At its entrance stands the Wurstelprater amusement park with the Giant Ferris Wheel of 1897, the symbol of the city, and from there the chestnut-lined Hauptallee runs for more than four kilometres through meadows and woods. Arriving an hour early lets you ride the wheel at dusk and see the lights of the fairground before the show.
Getting to the Vienna Prater dinner show is simple: take metro line U1 or U2, or the S-Bahn, to Praterstern station, which is a short walk from the show tent; trams and buses also stop at Praterstern. After the final waltz the metro runs until after midnight, and all night on Fridays and Saturdays, so there is no need to hurry away. Parking is available near the Prater for those arriving by car.
Itinerary
- Arrival at the box officeArrive about 30 minutes before the start time on your ticket; a host welcomes you at the box office and shows you to your reserved ring table.
- Act oneThe orchestra opens with Strauss overtures and waltzes while the soprano soloists and ballet make their first appearance; about 40 minutes.
- Starter and soupThe first courses of the Viennese dinner are served at your table during the break.
- Act twoPolkas, operetta arias and the solo violin, with the conductor hosting and involving the audience; about 40 minutes.
- Main courseYour chosen main course is served, followed by a short pause.
- Act three and finaleThe best-loved waltzes bring the evening to its climax with the full company on stage and among the tables.
- Dessert and farewellDessert closes the dinner; the evening ends about three hours after it began.
What's included
- Elevated stage box beside the stage (up to 6 guests)
- Full three-act Strauss dinner show (about 3 hours)
- Live 20-piece orchestra with soprano soloists
- Ballet and violin performances with interactive hosting by the conductor
- Freshly prepared 4-course Viennese dinner with menu options
- Table service throughout the show
- Personal welcome at the box office
Not included
- Drinks (ordered and paid on the spot)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Food lovers
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.6/5 by past travellers
Not suitable for
- Children under 5
Meeting point
Go directly to the box office of the show tent at the Vienna Prater about 30 minutes before the performance time printed on your ticket, where a host will welcome you and show you to your reserved table. The nearest station is Praterstern on metro lines U1 and U2 and the S-Bahn, a short walk from the venue. There is no hotel pickup for this show ticket.
Important information
- Please arrive at the box office about 30 minutes before the start time shown on your ticket
- Smart casual dress is recommended for the evening; many guests dress up
- Drinks are not included in the ticket and are ordered and paid directly at the venue
- Tell us any dietary requirements or allergies when you book so the venue can prepare a suitable menu
- Bring your ticket on your phone and a photo ID; student tickets require a valid student card
- Children aged 5 to 18 are welcome on a child ticket; the show is not suitable for children under 5
- The venue is wheelchair accessible; let us know in advance so a suitable table can be reserved
- Ring seats are at shared tables of up to seven guests; book a box option if you prefer a private area
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
It is a shared show with reserved seating. Category A ring seats are at tables of up to seven guests close to the stage. Premium boxes and stage boxes, available as separate options, seat up to six guests in an elevated private area.
How long does the Strauss dinner show take?
About three hours, divided into three acts of roughly 40 minutes each with the dinner courses served in between.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You make your own way to the show tent at the Vienna Prater; Praterstern metro station on lines U1 and U2 is a short walk away.
What is included in the ticket?
A reserved seat in your chosen category, the full three-act show with the 20-piece orchestra, soprano soloists, ballet and solo violin, interactive hosting by the conductor, a freshly prepared four-course Viennese dinner with menu choices, table service and a personal welcome at the box office.
Is the price per person or per group?
Tickets are per person, with adult, child and student categories. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each seat category.
Is the show suitable for children and for reduced mobility?
Children aged 5 to 18 are welcome on a child ticket and usually enjoy the dancers and the lively conductor. The venue is wheelchair accessible; tell us in advance so we can reserve a suitable table.
What should I wear and bring?
Smart casual clothing, your ticket on your phone and a photo ID. A student card is needed for student tickets. There is no need to bring anything else; dinner is served at your table.
What is the difference between the seat categories?
Category A ring seats sit at tables close to the stage. Category B premium boxes are elevated boxes in the outer circle with a panoramic view. Category C tier seats are at shared tables of eight behind the ring. Category D stage boxes stand directly beside the stage.
What music is played at the Johann Strauss concert in Vienna?
Waltzes, polkas and operetta pieces by Johann Strauss and his family, including the best-known waltzes, sung arias from the operettas and virtuoso violin pieces.
When is the best time to book the Vienna dinner show?
Performances take place in the evening on scheduled dates. Weekend and holiday evenings sell out first, so book early and arrive before dusk to see the Prater and the Giant Ferris Wheel beforehand.
Are drinks included with the dinner?
No. The ticket includes the four-course dinner and table service; drinks are ordered during the evening and paid directly at the venue.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose the date, seat category and number of tickets in the booking panel and send the request. Our team confirms your booking on WhatsApp within minutes and sends your tickets, which you show at the box office.
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