Old Stock Exchange Palace Concert with Ballet & Opera Tickets Vienna

The Old Stock Exchange Palace (Börse Palace) on the Ringstrasse

The Old Stock Exchange Palace, often called the Börse Palace, stands on the Schottenring, one of the grand stretches of Vienna's Ringstrasse. It was designed by Theophil Hansen, the architect of the Parliament, and completed in the 1870s in an Italian Renaissance style, with tall halls made for trading and ceremony. Today those rooms host classical music, so an evening here feels closer to a Habsburg-era salon than a modern auditorium.

If you are wondering how to get to the Old Stock Exchange Palace, take the U2 or U4 to Schottenring station, a short walk from the entrance, or ride a tram along the Ring. Your booking confirmation gives the entry details for the evening, and we suggest arriving with time to find your seat.

The Vienna Residence Orchestra and the programme

The Vienna Residence Orchestra is a chamber-style ensemble that performs the music Vienna is famous for. The repertoire draws on the Viennese tradition, from Strauss-family dance music to Mozart and well-known operatic pieces, and in this concert the orchestra is joined by opera and ballet performers, so the evening moves between sound and stage.

The concert lasts about 1.5 hours and the exact programme can vary by date. Many visitors book a Vienna classical concert as a first taste of the city's musical tradition, and this one is a compact way to hear the classics in a historic hall. A printed programme and the cloakroom are not part of the ticket.

Choosing your seat: Category B, Category A or VIP

Seating is reserved, and the category decides your view. Category B seats are in the rear or side sections, with a more distant view of the stage. Category A seats are in the side sections and give a slightly different angle on the performance. The VIP Category offers the front rows, with a clear view of the front of the stage.

Every option includes the admission ticket, a reserved seat in your chosen category and the live 1.5-hour performance. If you want to see the dancers up close, choose VIP; if the music matters most, Category B is a sound choice. The booking panel on this page shows the current option and price for each category.

Best time to visit and the evening around the concert

The concert starts in the evening, which leaves the whole day free for sightseeing. The Ringstrasse is best seen on foot or by tram, and the Votive Church, the University of Vienna and the Town Hall are all a short walk or tram ride from Schottenring. Because the concert is indoors, the best time to visit is really any season.

We suggest smart casual clothes; many guests like to dress up a little for a palace setting. After the show, the old town and its dinner restaurants are a short tram ride or a pleasant walk away.