Classical Concert Vienna: Strauss Hall 1837 with Museum

The Strauss Hall still has its original Thonet chairs from the 1800s.

A live classical concert in Vienna's Strauss Hall of 1837 (the last surviving original concert hall where all four members of the Strauss dynasty performed) includes museum admission to the House of Strauss, a sparkling wine reception, and a first-class orchestra and soprano performing Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Strauss. An audio guide in multiple languages narrated by a Strauss descendant accompanies cinematic storytelling with a modern light show. Twice recommended by The New York Times, this is an authentic Viennese concert experience, not a tourist show. You choose your seating category at checkout, with or without dinner.

Step-by-step itinerary

Classical concert and museum visit

• Sparkling wine reception
• Visit House of Strauss Museum
• Attend live classical concert
• Enjoy cinematic storytelling and light show

The experience

What makes this different from a concert hall tour is that you're sitting in the actual venue where the Strauss family performed, not a reconstruction, but the original 1837 Strauss Hall with its period acoustics and authentic Thonet chairs still in place. The evening starts with a sparkling wine reception in the House of Strauss Museum, where you move through the rooms of the dynasty before the concert begins. You get priority entry with your online ticket, so there's no queue at the box office.

The concert itself runs roughly two hours and features a first-class orchestra and soprano performing the masterpieces (Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Strauss) in the historic hall. A cinematic narrative traces the Strauss family story, accompanied by a modern light show that plays across the space without overwhelming the music. An audio guide narrated by Thomas Strauss, a descendant of the dynasty, is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and six other languages, so you follow the story in your own words.

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and all areas work for visitors of any fitness level. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation stops nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in Vienna. Seating comes in three categories (Category A, Category B and Category VIP), and you can add dinner to any of them at checkout. The operator will specify what each tier includes when you book.

What’s included

• Live classical concert with a first-class orchestra and soprano in the original Strauss Hall of 1837.
• admission to the House of Strauss Museum.
• sparkling wine reception before the concert.
• cinematic storytelling about the Strauss dynasty with modern light show.
• online ticket with priority entry so you skip the box office queue.
• audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and six additional languages narrated by a Strauss descendant.

Options for this experience

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Option 118:00 and 20:30

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Option 418:00 and 20:30

Option 520:30

Option 620:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00 and 20:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by House Of Strauss - Museum Concert Restaurant Vienna

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an authentic classical concert in a working historic venue rather than a modern concert hall or a tourist show: the original 1837 Strauss Hall with its period acoustics and furnishings is where the music was meant to be heard. The sparkling wine and museum access beforehand give you the context of the Strauss dynasty before the orchestra takes the stage, so the concert lands deeper than a performance alone.

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Top questions

Can I add dinner to my ticket for this concert in Vienna?

Yes. When you book, you choose your seating category (Category A, Category B or Category VIP), and you can add dinner to any of them. The operator will show you what each dinner option includes at checkout.

What is the House of Strauss Museum, and how much time do I spend there?

The House of Strauss Museum is the ancestral home of the Strauss dynasty in Vienna, located in the same building as the concert hall. Your ticket includes admission, and you tour it before the concert begins during the sparkling wine reception, so you move through the rooms and learn the family story before the music starts.

Is there really an original 1837 concert hall still standing in Vienna?

Yes. The Strauss Hall of 1837 is the last surviving original concert hall in Vienna where all four members of the Strauss dynasty performed. It still has its original Thonet chairs and period acoustics, so you're hearing the music in the same space and with the same furnishings as audiences did in the 1800s.

What language is the audio guide available in?

The audio guide narrated by Thomas Strauss, a descendant of the dynasty, is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and six additional languages, so you can follow the story in your preferred language.

How long is the concert, and what music will be performed?

The concert runs roughly two hours. The first-class orchestra and soprano perform masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Strauss, the composers most closely tied to Vienna's classical tradition and the Strauss family legacy.

Is the venue accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. All areas and surfaces of the Strauss Hall and House of Strauss Museum are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are also wheelchair accessible. The venue is suitable for visitors of any physical fitness level.