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Welcome to the Great New Year’s Eve Concert 2026/2027 in Linz
On 31 December 2026 at 19:30, Brucknerhaus Linz presents the Great New Year’s Eve Concert in the Main Hall on the Danube. Josef Sabaini conducts Philharmonices mundi, with soprano Erica Eloff in arias by Weber, Verdi and Gounod. After the concert, a free New Year’s party fills the foyers; an optional gala buffet at Restaurant BRUCKNER’S can be booked separately.
Highlights & Attractions at the New Year’s Eve Concert in Linz
- Festive New Year’s Eve concert on 31 December 2026 at 19:30 in the Main Hall of Brucknerhaus Linz
- Josef Sabaini conducting Philharmonices mundi with soprano Erica Eloff
- Programme featuring Weber (Der Freischütz), Verdi (La traviata), Gounod (Roméo et Juliette), Suppè, and waltzes and polkas by Johann and Josef Strauss
- Landmark venue on the Danube at Untere Donaulände 7
- Free New Year’s party in the foyers after the concert, with live music and food options
- Optional Silvester gala buffet at Restaurant BRUCKNER’S from €119 per person (separate reservation)
- A refined classical close to the year – ideal as a concert-plus-dining New Year trip to Linz
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026/2027
The concert begins at 19:30 on 31 December 2026. The programme includes Carl Maria von Weber – overture and scene/aria “Wie nahte mir der Schlummer” from Der Freischütz, plus Invitation to the Dance; Johann Strauss II – New Melodies Quadrille and the csárdás “Klänge der Heimat” from Die Fledermaus; Giuseppe Verdi – “Sempre libera” from La traviata; Franz von Suppè – overture to Die schöne Galathée; Charles Gounod – “Ah! Je veux vivre” from Roméo et Juliette; and Josef Strauss – Dynamiden waltz, Die Libelle, Delirien waltz and Jokey Polka. An interval separates the two halves.
After the concert, the Brucknerhaus foyers host the New Year’s party (free admission, live music and culinary offerings). For a more formal close, book the Silvester gala buffet at Restaurant BRUCKNER’S separately ([email protected], phone +43 664 881 63 615; bookable until five days before the event, from €119 per person).
Tickets & Admission for the New Year’s Eve Concert in Linz
Tickets are available via the official Brucknerhaus ticket shop (brucknerhaus.at) and authorised outlets such as oeticket. Current seat categories range from about €13 (including wheelchair places) to around €88 for top categories; exact prices depend on the seating plan. Youth tickets and other reductions are available through the Brucknerhaus Service Centre. The foyer party after the concert is free of charge. The gala buffet is not included in the concert ticket and must be reserved directly with Restaurant BRUCKNER’S.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Linz
- Getting there: Brucknerhaus sits on the Danube at Untere Donaulände 7. Take the train to Linz Hauptbahnhof, then tram or a short walk into the centre; check parking in advance for New Year’s Eve.
- Dress: Evening attire is customary; bring a warm coat and comfortable smart shoes for the cold night and the foyer party.
- Stay: Book city-centre or riverside hotels early – New Year’s Eve is peak season. Linz Tourism can help with accommodation.
- Evening plan: Combine concert ticket, optional gala buffet and free foyer party; reserve your BRUCKNER’S table in good time.
- Further tips: Check the programme booklet and updates on brucknerhaus.at; contact the Service Centre on +43 732 77 52 30 or [email protected].
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