Imperial Gala Concert & Dinner - Schedule, Program & Tickets

Experience the Imperial Gala Concert at Vienna's Palais Auersperg

Travel back to imperial Vienna with the Imperial Gala Concert and experience a true "best of concert" with the best pieces by Mozart, the waltz king Johann Strauss, Vivaldi and many more in the historic Palais Auersperg.

This baroque jewel in the heart of the city was once the stage for legendary composers such as Mozart and Strauss, and it is the only place where this special concert series takes place. The event offers an overall experience that combines musical art with optional fine dining in a stunning, centuries-old setting.

The concert and its program

The Imperial Gala Concert presents a "best-of" program of classical music that includes timeless masterpieces from the golden age of Viennese music. The program is based on the works of iconic composers who have a direct connection to Palais Auersperg:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: listen to pieces such as "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" and the famous aria of the "Queen of the Night" from the opera The Magic Flute. Mozart conducted the Viennese premiere of his opera Idomeneo at Palais Auersperg in 1786.
Johann Strauss (son): The "Waltz King", who regularly performed at Palais Auersperg himself, is celebrated in the Imperial Gala Concert with lively waltzes, polkas and marches, such as "On the Beautiful Blue Danube", "Imperial Waltz" the "Radetzky March" and many more.
Antonio Vivaldi: The program includes excerpts from the baroque master's most famous work, The Four Seasons.
Other masters: The program is rounded off with musical highlights by composers such as Johann Pachelbel and Franz Lehár as well as many other representatives of classical music, making the concert a unique musical journey through time.
The performance lasts around 90 minutes and includes a 15-minute intermission. It is accompanied by a charming, humorous and knowledgeable English-speaking presenter. In addition to the orchestra, internationally acclaimed sopranos, pianists and the Vienna Royal Ballet perform exclusive choreographies to the music.

The orchestra: a hand-picked ensemble of soloists

The masterpieces are performed by the soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, a carefully selected ensemble representing Vienna's musical elite. With their virtuosity, the unmistakable "Viennese sound" and their lively interpretation, they bring the spirit of Viennese classical music to life. Their exclusive line-up, which only performs at Palais Auersperg, makes every concert an extraordinary experience.

Enhance your experience with dinner

For the full experience, guests can book a Dinner & Concert package. The festive dinner takes place before the concert and offers an exclusively composed 4-course menu with Austrian specialties. There is a choice of a classic, vegetarian or children's menu with four courses. Vegan, gluten-free or other special dishes can also be offered on request.

Important information

Venue: Palais Auersperg, Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna.
Duration: The concert lasts about 1.5 hours. The Dinner & Concert option lasts about 3 hours in total.
Dress code: Appropriate clothing for the occasion is recommended. There is no strict dress code.
Accessibility: As a listed building, Palais Auersperg does not have an elevator.
Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for young people aged 5 to 18 and for students up to the age of 27. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted to enter.

Menu for the optional dinner package:

Classic menu

Place setting: Freshly baked organic bread with salted butter and a variation of fine spreads

- the prelude to an enjoyable evening

Appetizer: Clear beef soup of boiled beef with tender pancakes

- a fine overture of Viennese cuisine

Main course: Juicy roast pork, accompanied by fluffy napkin dumplings, fine sauerkraut and aromatic gravy

- a composition of classic flavors

Dessert: Viennese poppy seed noodles with melted butter and a hint of sugar -

the sweet finale

Vegetarian menu

Place setting: Oven-fresh organic bread with salted butter and a variation of fine spreads

- the prelude to an enjoyable evening

Appetizer: Velvety-creamy potato soup -

a delicate prologue for further enjoyment

Main course: Homemade cheese spaetzle with golden-brown roasted onions -

hearty and harmonious like an orchestra

Dessert: Viennese poppy seed noodles with melted butter and a hint of sugar

- the sweet finale

Menu for children and for all those who have remained children.

Cover: Oven-fresh organic bread with salted butter and a variation of fine spreads

- the perfect start for gourmets young and old

Appetizer: Pasta with fruity tomato sauce

- simple, but full of melody

Main course: Golden-brown chicken schnitzel with potato and lamb's lettuce salad -

a classic that never goes out of style

Dessert: Viennese poppy seed noodles with melted butter and a hint of sugar

- the sweet finale

Discounts for children from 5 to 18 years and students from 19 to 27 years.

Children under the age of 5 are unfortunately not allowed to attend the event.

Subject to change without notice.