Konzerthaus - Schedule, Program & Tickets

From the very beginning, the cultural purpose and artistic mission of the Wiener Konzerthaus were clear: "To be a place for the cultivation of noble music, a meeting point for artistic endeavors, a house for music and a house for Vienna." In this spirit, the Konzerthaus was opened on October 19, 1913 with a festive concert in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Richard Strauss created his "Festliches Präludium op. 61" for the occasion, followed by Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This program combination - a contemporary work and a masterpiece of the past - was to set an example for the Wiener Konzerthaus: To this day, an awareness of tradition and a love of innovation are the mainstays of the Konzerthaus' musical world, forming its artistic identity.

The unique atmosphere of the Wiener Konzerthaus not only attracts artists from the international music scene. It also provides the setting for numerous other social events, balls, conferences, dinners, company presentations and celebrations. The Wiener Konzerthaus has a long tradition of event services dating back to the 1920s. However, the wide range of programs and offers at the Wiener Konzerthaus clearly points to the future. Thanks to the large-scale general refurbishment (1998-2001), the venerable building is also equipped for the challenges of the third millennium.