Palais Eschenbach: Vienna Supreme Concerts

About this experience

Book Vienna Supreme Concerts tickets at Palais Eschenbach for an evening of the music Vienna is famous for: elegant waltzes, toe-tapping polkas and romantic arias and duets, played live in a 19th century palace in the city centre. The concert lasts about 1 hour 20 minutes, cloakroom use is included, and it is an easy way to hear Viennese classics without committing to a full opera. Where is Palais Eschenbach? Palais Eschenbach stands at Eschenbachgasse 9 in Vienna's first district, close to the Ringstrasse, the MuseumsQuartier, the Hofburg and the Burggarten. Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria inaugurated the building in 1872, and its grand halls with wood panelling, coffered ceilings and marble pilasters make a fitting backdrop for an evening of Viennese music. The nearest underground stations are Museumsquartier (U2) and Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4), both a short walk away. What will you hear at the concert? The programme is built around the light classical repertoire that made Vienna the world capital of music and the birthplace of the Viennese waltz. Expect famous waltzes and polkas alongside well-loved arias and duets, performed by an orchestra with soloists. It is a relaxed, accessible concert that suits first-time visitors to Vienna as well as regular concertgoers, and the music is chosen to be familiar and uplifting rather than demanding. The Vienna Supreme Orchestra and its soloists play the evening straight through without an interval, so it fits neatly before or after dinner. Palais Eschenbach was designed in a clear Palladian classical style by the architect Otto Thienemann, and the concert halls are air-conditioned, which keeps summer evenings comfortable. If you have only one night in Vienna and want the classic mix of Strauss waltzes and opera favourites in a historic room, this is one of the simplest ways to do it. Which ticket category should you book? Tickets come in four categories. VIP tickets include a front-row reservation, the concert programme and a CD of the performance. Category A, B and C tickets give you the best available seats in that section, with Category A closest to the stage and Category C further back. The concert programme and the CD are not included in Categories A, B and C. Prices depend on the date and category and are shown in the booking calendar, and start times vary by date, so check the time when you choose your slot. Good to know before you go Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance. Arrive about 30 minutes before the start so you have time to leave your coat at the cloakroom, which is included, and find your seat. The venue is wheelchair accessible. There is no strict dress code, but many guests dress smartly for an evening in a palace. If you are planning more music in Vienna, compare this concert with the Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg, another palace evening with orchestra and singers, or the Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace. For a smaller setting, try the Vienna Residence Orchestra at the Old Stock Exchange Palace.

Highlights

• Viennese waltzes, polkas, arias and duets played live
• A palace inaugurated by Emperor Franz Josef I in 1872
• Central location in Vienna's first district, near the Ringstrasse
• Cloakroom included; VIP adds front-row seats, programme and CD

What is included

• Concert admission in your chosen category
• Cloakroom
• VIP category only: front-row reservation, concert programme and CD of the performance

Not included

• Concert programme and CD (Categories A, B and C)
• Food and drinks
• Transport

Before you go

Address: Palais Eschenbach, Eschenbachgasse 9, 1010 Vienna. Nearest stations: Museumsquartier (U2), Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4). Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance. Arrive about 30 minutes before the start; start times vary by date. The concert lasts about 1 hour 20 minutes. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.