Mozart & Strauss Concert Tickets at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace and its Orangery

Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence of the Habsburgs and is one of the most visited monuments in Austria, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Orangery, about 189 metres long, was built in the eighteenth century to shelter citrus trees through the winter, and it now hosts classical concerts in a bright, elegant hall. If you are looking for Schönbrunn Palace concert tickets, this is the venue behind them.

The palace has a special link to Mozart: in 1762, as a six-year-old prodigy, he played for Empress Maria Theresa in the palace. That history makes an evening of Mozart here feel especially fitting. It is easy to combine the concert with a daytime visit to the palace rooms and gardens.

The Mozart and Strauss concert

The programme is built around two great names of Viennese music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose opera arias and instrumental works define the classical era, and Johann Strauss, the waltz king, whose waltzes and polkas evoke imperial Vienna. A soprano and a baritone perform together with the orchestra, so you hear both vocal and orchestral highlights.

The concert lasts about 105 minutes. Doors usually open around 20:00 and the music starts at 20:30, ending around 22:15, although times can vary, so check your confirmation. A Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna is a popular choice for a first evening in the city because it needs no preparation and suits all levels of musical knowledge.

Seating categories: Imperial, Grand, Deluxe and VIP

Your seat is assigned within the category you choose after booking. Category C (Imperial) is the default and the most accessible choice, Category B (Grand) sits closer to the stage, and Category A (Deluxe) is closer still. VIP is the top category, with priority access to the concert hall, a personalised programme and a free cloakroom.

If you want a better view of the performers, choose a higher category; if you simply want to enjoy the music in the Orangery at a lower level, Category C works well. The booking panel shows the current price for each category and what each includes, so compare them there before you book.

Getting there and planning the evening

The Orangery is inside the palace grounds, and the easiest way to arrive is metro U4 to Schönbrunn station, followed by a short walk. Taxis are available near the venue after the concert. Because the concert finishes late, plan your return in advance. Dress smartly but comfortably; many guests wear their best, but it is not a strict dress code.

On selected dates, the concert may take place in the Great Gallery or the White-Gold Room of the main palace instead of the Orangery, so read your confirmation for the exact location. Food and drinks, transport and parking are not included.