Sphärenklänge 2026/27 – Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna | Konzerthaus

Welcome to Sphärenklänge 2026/27 in Vienna

On 28 and 29 December 2026, the Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna under Christoph Koncz performs at the Wiener Konzerthaus, Großer Saal. The programme »Sphärenklänge« links Vienna’s traditional New Year concert culture with waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss. Start 7.00 PM, end approx. 9.00 PM each evening.

Highlights & Attractions at Sphärenklänge in Vienna

• Two evening performances (28 and 29 December 2026) of the same programme in the Great Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus.
• Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna conducted by Christoph Koncz, specialised in the music of the Strauss dynasty.
• Title waltz »Sphärenklänge« by Josef Strauss, plus further waltzes, polkas and marches from the Strauss family.
• Opens with the overture to »Die Fledermaus« and closes with »The Blue Danube«.
• Festive pre-New Year atmosphere in one of Vienna’s major concert halls (opened 1913).
• Official price categories from €57 to €159, sold by the Wiener Konzerthausgesellschaft.
• Central location at Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna, next to the Stadtpark.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026/27

The concert runs about two hours including an intermission (7.00 PM–approx. 9.00 PM). The first half includes the overture to »Die Fledermaus« (Johann Strauss II), the waltz »Sphärenklänge«, the polka mazurka »Die Libelle«, the fast polka »Jokey«, the waltz »Geheime Anziehungskräfte (Dynamiden)«, the French polka »Feuerfest!« and the fast polka »Winterlust« (Josef Strauss).

After the interval come, among others, the Liechtenstein March, the waltzes »Dorfschwalben aus Österreich« and »Delirien«, further polkas, and the closing »Blue Danube«. Programme subject to change. Organised by the Wiener Konzerthausgesellschaft; media partner Ö1 Club.

Tickets & Admission for Sphärenklänge Vienna

Official ticket prices (as listed by the Wiener Konzerthaus): €57, €78, €104, €128, €147 and €159 by category. Buy via konzerthaus.at; wheelchair seats via [email protected]. E-tickets are available. U30 remaining tickets and member discounts may apply under standard Konzerthaus rules—check the official ticket page. Prefer the house box office or website to avoid third-party mark-ups.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Vienna

• Getting there: U4 Stadtpark (about 5 minutes’ walk) or U3/U4 Landstraße / Wien Mitte (about 10 minutes). Address: Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna. Evening box office opens one hour before the concert.
• Dress: Smart evening wear is customary in the Great Hall; pack warm layers for December outdoors.
• Stay: Hotels near the Stadtpark, the city centre and the Ring book up quickly in New Year week—reserve early.
• On the night: Concert starts promptly at 7.00 PM; late seating only where possible. Phones on silent; follow house photo rules.
• New Year in Vienna: Sphärenklänge is a classical option ahead of New Year’s Eve itself; other Konzerthaus dates (including Beethoven 9) run in the same period—see the Silvester calendar on konzerthaus.at.