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Golden Hall, large orchestras & world-class acoustics
An evening at the Musikverein doesn’t start with the first note. Simply stepping into the hall itself marks the start of an unforgettable evening: golden walls, gilded caryatids, a solemn silence – and the acoustics that has made this stage famous the world over.
Major orchestral pieces, chamber music, piano recitals and internationally renowned soloists can all be heard here. The centrepiece is the Golden Hall – from which the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra plays its New Year’s Concert for the entire world each year.
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Musikverein Vienna tickets: secure your tickets for a special concert evening
The Musikverein embodies classic concert culture in its most festive form. Here, you’re entering one of Europe’s most famous acoustic spaces.
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The Golden Hall at the Musikverein: Vienna’s most famed concert hall
The Great Musikverein Hall, better known as the Golden Hall, is among the most legendary concert halls in the world. Its acoustics carry every note with extraordinary clarity. Even quiet passages reach the audience with great presence.
The room holds a maximum of 1,744 seated and 200 standing spaces. Its special acoustics are a result of the interplay between the proportions, materials, ceiling, columns, organ façade and the golden splendour that gave the hall its name.
Anyone visiting a concert at the Golden Hall in Vienna gets to experience classical music in a place that becomes part of the performance itself. Space and sound merge to create the atmosphere for which the Musikverein has been admired for generations.
The Musikverein as an establishment full of tradition
The Musikverein Vienna programme is aimed at visitors who want to experience classical music in a special setting. The repertoire is characterised by large orchestral concerts as much as by chamber music, piano recitals, song recitals and choir concerts.
The Musikverein represents Vienna’s classical brilliance: renowned acoustics, a festive concert culture and a setting that lends exceptional dignity to the music. The Golden Hall, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Year’s Concert uphold the venue’s global reputation.
Next to the Golden Hall, the Brahms Hall is among the establishment’s most important rooms. It offers an elegant setting for smaller line-ups and chamber music programmes. Additional halls create space for recitals, modern concert forms and special formats.
Thus the Musikverein is not just a monument to Vienna’s music history. It is a living concert venue where a strong tradition and contemporary concert culture meet.
Musikverein Vienna visitor information
Address:
Musikvereinsplatz 1
Bösendorferstraße 12
1010 Vienna
Austria
Public transport:
U-Bahn (metro): U1, U2, U4
Stop: Karlsplatz
Straßenbahn (tram):
1, 2, 62
Stop: Oper/Karlsplatz
Straßenbahn (tram):
71, D
Stop: Schwarzenbergplatz
Bus:
59A and 4A
Stop: Karlsplatz or Oper/Karlsplatz
The Musikverein building generally opens one hour before the concert begins. Entry to the hall usually takes place 30 minutes before the start. Plan enough time for arrival, cloakroom and finding your seats.
The history of the Musikverein: landmark & crowd-puller since 1870
When the Musikverein opened its doors on 6 January 1870, Vienna didn’t just get a new concert house. The city got a musical landmark.
Danish-Austrian architect Theophil von Hansen designed the building based on the model of a Greek temple. Columns, gable reliefs, caryatids and moderate proportions bestow it with a distinctive dignity to this day.
From the very start, the Musikverein represented the highest standards. Great orchestras, conductors and soloists have been competing ever since. This hall shapes Vienna’s reputation as the global capital of classical music.
Find out about all the classical concerts in Vienna here.
The Musikverein owes its greatest appeal to the New Year’s Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Year upon year, music by the Strauss family and contemporaries rings out from the Golden Hall – for an audience of millions around the world.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about purchasing tickets for the Musikverein Vienna
In which hall does the New Year’s Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra take place?
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert is held in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein Vienna. This is one of the most famous concert halls in the world.
Does the Musikverein Vienna have barrier-free access?
Yes. The Musikverein has barrier-free access, lifts and wheelchair-friendly toilets. Find out about suitable spaces and access points before booking.
Is there a dress code at the Musikverein Vienna?
Feel free to dress formally for an evening at the Musikverein. Neat clothing that is appropriate for the occasion is desired, but not prescribed.
How soon before the concert starts should I be at the Musikverein?
The building generally opens one hour before the start. Entry to the hall is usually 30 minutes before the concert begins. Plan enough time for the cloakroom and finding your bearings.