15 Concerts in Salzburg to Build a Day Around

1.Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,498 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49Our pick

Meet at the first-floor Marble Hall in Mirabell Palace for a 90-minute, unplugged chamber concert by respected soloists and ensembles. You’ll hear Mozart and other classical composers in the former banquet hall where Leopold Mozart and his children once performed. Choose reserved or open seating, arrive 30 minutes early, and exchange your voucher for the original ticket.

“Amazing. Definitely recommend to buy tickets in the front to see how the musicians are interacting and playing their instruments.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,007 reviews · 30 min · from $10Best value

Step into Salzburg Cathedral for a 30-minute midday recital featuring two organists and several of the cathedral’s seven organs. You’ll hear the noon bells, compare the instruments’ sounds, and sit beneath the great dome in one of Salzburg’s most important cultural sites. English and German introductions are provided.

“Was very nice experience, it was first time to us listening it”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,424 reviews · from $93

Ride the funicular up Hohensalzburg Fortress, dine at the Panorama Restaurant, then hear Mozart and other classical favorites in the historic Golden Hall. The 3.5-hour evening includes return funicular travel and a choice of classic or VIP dining. Expect smart casual dress, many stairs, and concert programs that may change.

“Lovely evening of dinner and music. Nice views from the castle to tge city below.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Mozart Concert with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 835 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100

Spend 150 minutes at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Salzburg’s historic restaurant, for a candlelit three-course dinner and live Mozart concert. The Amadeus Consort Salzburg performs arias and duets with two opera singers in period costume. Expect shared tables, drinks at extra cost, and a Baroque hall upstairs without an elevator.

“Excellent venue and performance supported by quality food and service.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 762 reviews · from $49

Ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress, then hear Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss, and other classical favorites in a historic concert hall. Performances run most evenings, with the Mozart Chamber Orchestra appearing Fridays and Saturdays from May through October. Allow time for the views, and dress smart casual.

“Where to meet was very confusing. The ensemble was very talented.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 598 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Ride the funicular up Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress for dinner at the Panorama Restaurant, then hear the Salzburger Mozart Ensemble or Mozart Chamber Orchestra Salzburg in historic rooms. Choose classic, VIP, or Golden VIP dining. Expect about three and a half hours, stairs, smart-casual dress, and no hotel transfer.

“What a nice way to end Christmas Day. Beautiful nighttime views of the City, an enjoyable meal, and a great musical performance. A quick walk from the heart of the old town and you zip up the funicular to the fortress. You’re greeted with a view of the Dom and Christmas market from above. The dinner itself was an 8/10. The food was simple and didn’t seem particularly Austrian (beef/dumpling soup, turkey/stuffing roll with porcini mashed potatoes, and chocolate mousse - vegetarian option of porcini raviolis) but was well flavored and enjoyed by all. The only downside was with early sunset there were no views from the restaurant. After dinner…”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Hear Mozart and his contemporaries in Mirabell Palace’s Marble Hall, a room where Mozart performed. This 1-hour-45-minute concert uses exceptional soloists and ensembles, often on period instruments. Choose numbered Category I seats or open Category II seating, with one 15 to 20-minute intermission.

“Beautiful hall and great concert. It felt as if I where taken back to the 18th century. It is a must see if Salzburg.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 5 hours · from $128

Start with a 40-minute Salzach River cruise past Salzburg’s old town, villas, and mountain views. Then take the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress for dinner at the Panorama Restaurant and a Best of Mozart chamber concert. The evening lasts about five hours, with classic and VIP menus, vegetarian meals by request, and smart-casual dress required.

“Stunning concert in the fortress performance hall overlooking the city.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 4 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Spend about four hours moving from Salzburg’s Salzach River to Hohensalzburg Fortress. Take a 40-minute cruise, ride the funicular, eat in the Panorama Restaurant, then hear a 90-minute Mozart concert in the fortress. Choose standard or VIP dinner, smart casual dress, and plan for steep paths and many stairs.

“There is a lot of walking in a lot of stairs, which was not explained in the tor information We had VIP tickets, but did not get the premier seating on the boat nor a free drink on the boat like other people Only included the free drink at the concert - which is not worth the VIP extra”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 247 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Begin with a three-course dinner at Restaurant Mirabell in the Sheraton Grand Salzburg, then walk five minutes to Mirabell Palace for an 8:00 PM classical concert. Soloists and ensembles perform in the Baroque Marble Hall, where the Mozart family once played for Salzburg’s court. Drinks and the optional nightcap cost extra.

“The food was great and we had good service from the staff at Restaurant Mirabelle. The concert was phenomenal! We were blown away by the talent of the musicians and enjoyed the small crowd in the beautiful palace!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Spend about 90 minutes hearing Mozart and other classical favorites in the Golden Hall of Fortress Hohensalzburg. Your ticket includes the funicular up and down. The concert begins at 8:00 pm from April through December, with an 8:30 pm start from May through August. Smart casual dress is required.

“Very scenic venue for some historic music. Intimate gathering with maybe seats for 200. Drinks offered for a fee.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about three hours at Salzburg’s St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, first mentioned in 803, with a three-course meal inspired by 1700s recipes. The Amadeus Consort Salzburg performs Mozart arias, duets, and instrumental pieces in Rokoko costume. Arrive early: admission ends at 7:15 pm, tables are shared, and drinks cost extra.

“Mozart’s greatest hits: Papageno, Catalog aria, a couple of arias from Figaro and Don Giovanni. Overtures from Figaro and Nachtmusik. Songs you’ve heard dozens of times. But it’s still Mozart, so what’s not to like? Performers had nice voices. Dinner was ok (chicken was good, soup had no taste.) A little overpriced, but a fun couple of hours overall. I recommend checking it out if you’re in Salzburg.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Classical Music Concert at the Mirabell

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 180 reviews · 1h 15m · from $35

Spend 75 minutes in Salzburg’s small Palace Church Mirabell listening to Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, and other classical favorites. Programs may feature solo piano or chamber pairings such as pianist Mari Kato and cellist Hellian. The church seats up to 120, has heating, no dress code, and sits beside Mirabell Park.

“Improve the seating. Very uncomfortable but beautiful to see”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Christmas/Advent Concert & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 154 reviews · from $93

Ride the funicular to Fortress Hohensalzburg for dinner and a Christmas concert by the Salzburger Advent Ensemble. Choose Classic or VIP dining, then hear Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Advent music in the castle hall. The evening lasts about 3.5 hours, with city views, free funicular access, and vegetarian meals available on request.

“A wonderful evening entertainment following an excellent meal in beautiful surroundings…..”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Ride the funicular up Hohensalzburg Fortress for a GOLDEN VIP dinner at the Panorama Restaurant, with Salzburg views, several gourmet courses, wine, and priority concert seating. After dinner, walk to the fortress concert hall for an evening of Mozart and other classical favorites. Expect about three and a half hours, smart-casual dress, and no hotel transfer.

“Getting an incorrect meeting place address that caused us to miss the Dinner and performanc is a tie with both Viator and the tour operator washing their hands of the responsibility even when presented with screen shots showing incorrect data.”

Check availability →Read our full review