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Welcome to the Christmas in Vienna 2026 in Vienna
Christmas in Vienna is one of the best known Christmas concerts in the Austrian capital and takes place in 2026 over two evenings in the Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus. The second evening is billed as a gala. Together with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and several choirs, international opera stars bring the Advent season to life.
Highlights & Attractions at Christmas in Vienna in Vienna
- Performances by the sopranos Krassimira Stoyanova and Marina Rebeka
- The tenor Piotr Beczała and the baritone Rafael Fingerlos as soloists
- The ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by the British conductor Leo Hussain
- The Vienna Boys' Choir, the Vienna Girls' Choir and the Vienna Singakademie
- A repertoire of classical Christmas carols and popular Christmas music from around the world
- The festive Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus as an atmospheric setting
- A gala evening that, according to the press release, is to be broadcast on ORF television (broadcast details have not been announced)
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Both evenings begin at 7:30 PM in the Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus. For the gala evening, the Konzerthaus lists a running time until approximately 9:15 PM. No separately confirmed end time was available for the first evening. The exact program has not yet been published; the organizers announce a varied mix of traditional Christmas songs and popular Christmas melodies.
The cast is subject to change. Please check the Wiener Konzerthaus website for the latest information.
Tickets & Admission for Christmas in Vienna Vienna
Tickets are available through the website of the Wiener Konzerthaus. For the gala evening, confirmed prices range from 90 to 290 euros depending on the category, in eight tiers from 90 to 290 euros. No separately confirmed prices could be found for the first evening, so please check directly with the organizer. Wheelchair seats can be booked by email at [email protected].
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Vienna
- The Wiener Konzerthaus is located at Lothringerstraße 20 in the third district and is easy to reach by metro and tram
- Expect cold winter temperatures in Vienna; warm clothing for the journey is advisable, and festive evening wear suits the occasion
- Accommodation in Vienna should be booked early during Advent because demand is very high
- Good seats for popular concerts sell out quickly, so buying tickets early is recommended
- Combine your concert visit with a stroll through one of Vienna's Christmas markets
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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