Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Eve Concert 2026/2027 – Tugan Sokhiev at the Musikverein

Welcome to the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Eve Concert 2026/2027 in Vienna

On 31 December 2026 at 19:30, the Vienna Philharmonic under Tugan Sokhiev presents its traditional New Year's Eve Concert in the Golden Hall (Großer Saal) of the Musikverein in Vienna. It is one of the three end-of-year concerts (Preview on 30 December 2026, New Year's Eve Concert, and New Year's Concert on 1 January 2027), sharing the same programme and conductor. The Golden Hall is among the world's most famous concert halls and the stage of the globally televised New Year's Concert.

Highlights & Attractions at the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Eve Concert in Vienna

• Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Tugan Sokhiev – the conductor of the 2027 New Year's Concert – in the Musikverein Golden Hall.
• Traditional turn-of-the-year programme featuring works by the Strauss dynasty and their contemporaries (waltzes, polkas and more); the full programme is announced at a later date.
• Identical programme and cast for the Preview (30 Dec 2026, 11:00), the New Year's Eve Concert and the New Year's Concert (1 Jan 2027, 11:15).
• Exceptional acoustics and historic setting of the Golden Hall at Musikvereinsplatz.
• Elegant New Year's Eve atmosphere in Vienna – one of the most sought-after classical concerts of the year worldwide.
• Tickets available only through the official online lottery of the Vienna Philharmonic – not sold at the Musikverein box office.
• Elegant concert attire recommended; high international demand and formal occasion.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026/2027

The concert begins on 31 December 2026 at 19:30 in the Musikverein Golden Hall. An official end time is not published; concerts of this type typically last about two to two and a half hours including an interval. Conductor and programme are the same for the Preview, New Year's Eve Concert and New Year's Concert – only the floral decoration is omitted at the Preview. The detailed programme for 2026/2027 will be announced later; traditionally it centres on waltzes, polkas and related works by the Strauss family and contemporary composers.

Tickets & Admission for the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Eve Concert Vienna

Tickets for the Preview, New Year's Eve Concert and New Year's Concert 2026/2027 are allocated exclusively by online lottery on the Vienna Philharmonic website. Application period: 1–28 February 2026 at verlosung.wienerphilharmoniker.at. You may apply once per concert: up to four tickets for the New Year's Eve Concert or Preview, up to two for the New Year's Concert. Official price range for the New Year's Eve Concert: €30 to €980 depending on category. New Year's Concert tickets range from €40 to €1320; Preview from €25 to €545. There is no waiting list; winners are obliged to purchase. The orchestra disapproves of secondary-market sales at inflated prices. No tickets for these three concerts are sold at the Musikverein itself.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Vienna

• Getting there: Musikvereinsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna – U-Bahn Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4), a short walk from the State Opera and the Ringstrasse; trams 1, 2, 71 and D (Oper/Karlsplatz).
• Dress: Elegant concert attire is recommended; New Year's Eve in the Golden Hall is a formal occasion.
• Accommodation: Hotels in the 1st district and along the Ring book out early over New Year – reserve well in advance.
• Tickets only via the official lottery (1–28 February 2026); avoid phishing and overpriced secondary offers.
• After the concert: New Year's Eve in central Vienna – check public transport and city safety updates; always verify programme and latest information on wienerphilharmoniker.at.