Magic Trumpet Christmas Concert at St Anne's Church

About this experience

Book Magic Trumpet Christmas Concert tickets for an hour of festive music in St Anne's Church (Annakirche), a Baroque church tucked into a quiet lane in Vienna's Old Town. Trumpet and organ fill the frescoed interior with works by Mozart, Bach, Schubert and Haydn, followed by Austrian and international Christmas carols. Short spoken reflections between pieces give the evening a calm, seasonal feel. The concert runs for about 65 minutes without an interval, and concerts are scheduled on selected evenings from late November until just before Christmas. What happens at the Magic Trumpet Christmas Concert? The programme pairs the bright sound of a solo trumpet with the church organ. Trumpeter Wolfgang Mair and organist Reinhard Schobesberger play classical pieces alongside well known carols, so the music moves between concert works and songs many visitors will recognise. Inspirational texts are read at points during the evening, adding quiet pauses between the louder trumpet pieces. Because there is no interval, the music and readings flow as one continuous performance. The church is heated in the Advent season, so you can sit back in comfort even on a cold December night. Where is St Anne's Church? St Anne's Church stands at Annagasse 3b, 1010 Vienna, a short side street off Kärntner Straße between the State Opera and St Stephen's Cathedral. Stephansplatz (U1, U3) and Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4) are both within a short walk. Inside, the church is known for its ceiling frescoes by Daniel Gran and its richly decorated Baroque altars, and it has a link to Empress Maria Theresa, who took part in its history. The setting is part of the experience, so allow a few minutes before the music starts to look up at the painted ceiling. Seating, timing and what the ticket includes Your ticket gives entry to the Magic Trumpet Christmas concert, the live trumpet and organ performance and the spoken reflections. Seating is unassigned, so you can choose any free seat when you arrive. If you would like to sit close to the musicians or near the aisle, arrive early, ideally 20 to 30 minutes before the start. Concerts usually start at 19:30; always check the time shown on your voucher. Food, drinks and transport are not included. Reduced tickets for seniors over 65 and young people under 27 may be offered at checkout and require valid ID at the door. Is this concert a good choice for you? This is a relaxed, seasonal concert rather than a formal concert hall evening. It suits couples, families with older children and anyone who wants a short cultural break between Christmas market visits. The church is small, so the sound is close and clear, and the hour long format leaves time for dinner or a walk through the lit streets of the Old Town afterwards. If you enjoy chamber music in historic churches, you may also like the year round classical concert at St Anne's Church, the festive Christmas concert at St Peter's Church or a classical concert at the Minoritenkirche. Book through VervTrip and your mobile voucher arrives by email shortly after purchase.

Highlights

• Trumpet and organ concert with Christmas carols in a Baroque church
• Works by Mozart, Bach, Schubert and Haydn
• Short spoken seasonal reflections between pieces
• Ceiling frescoes by Daniel Gran and a heated interior
• Free choice of seats on arrival

What is included

• Entry to the Magic Trumpet Christmas concert
• Live trumpet and organ performance
• Spoken reflections during the concert
• Free choice of available seats

Not included

• Food and drinks
• Transport

Before you go

Address: St Anne's Church, Annagasse 3b, 1010 Vienna. Nearest stations: Stephansplatz (U1, U3) and Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4). Show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the entrance. Seating is unassigned. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for the best choice of seats. The concert lasts about 65 minutes with no interval. Reduced tickets for seniors over 65 and under 27s need valid ID. Please silence your phone and follow the church's rules on photography.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.