The 15 Best Mozart Concerts in Vienna & Salzburg

1.Mozart Concert at the Golden Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,986 reviews · from $78Our pick

Spend two hours with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in Vienna’s Musikverein, often in the famous Golden Hall. Expect Mozart overtures, arias, and duets, plus Strauss favorites such as The Blue Danube and Radetzky March. Period costumes, wigs, opera singers, soloists, and audience participation make this a polished but relaxed introduction to Viennese concert life.

“Absolutely phenomenal. Definitely a worthy experience and value for money. Interactive, entertaining, touching. A must!”

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2.Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,498 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49Top rated

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.”

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3.Classical Concert at Mozart’s First House

Enter the Sala Terrena at Mozarthaus Vienna, just 150 meters from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, for a close-up classical concert by the Mozart Ensemble Vienna. Hear Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, and other Viennese masters in the former monastery where Mozart lived and played in 1781. The ornate frescoes are part of the evening.

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4.Mozart and Strauss Concert at Schönbrunn

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,364 reviews · from $63

Spend 105 minutes hearing Mozart and Strauss performed by a palace orchestra, soprano, and baritone in Schönbrunn’s Orangerie. You’ll enter near the palace’s grand entrance, choose seats within your ticket category, and enjoy a polished concert with audience interaction. VIP tickets add front-row seating, priority entry, drinks, a program, and free coat check.

“Excellent performances from the orchestra and the operas singers. Very professional. The conductor had a good sense of humour and made sure there was audience interaction towards the end of the performance.”

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5.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.”

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6.Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 987 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Begin at Mirabell Palace and cross the Makartsteg into Salzburg’s Old Town. Your English or German-speaking guide covers Mozart, baroque churches, medieval buildings, Getreidegasse, and Sound of Music connections. Guides such as Junko, June, and Melody are known for lively storytelling, photo advice, and occasional singing in a church.

“It was the perfect length of time to see the highlights of Salzburg that interested us!”

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7.Mythos Mozart Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 895 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Best value

Spend about an hour in Mozart’s former Vienna home, where multimedia rooms connect his music to the city of 1791. Walk beneath 1,500 candles, play instruments from around the world, watch Vienna unfold in 360 degrees, and finish with rooftop views. An English-speaking host is available, but this is mainly a self-guided visual and musical experience.

“Incredible and perfect AI integration with Musical composition through Art!!”

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8.Vienna Mozart Concert in Historical Costumes at the Musikverein

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 888 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours at Vienna’s Musikverein with the 30-member Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Hear Mozart symphonies, concertos, opera arias, and duets, with musicians in historical dress and singers in costume. Your concert may be in the Golden Hall or Brahms Hall, and four seating categories are available.

“Very fun. The music was delightful. A lot of light hearted humor. Dress in layers. Cool outside, warm inside”

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9.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.”

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10.Mozart & Strauss Classical Concert at Börse Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 810 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

Spend 90 minutes with the Vienna Residence Orchestra in a historic Vienna palace, hearing Mozart, Strauss, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Lehár. Expect a polished mix of orchestral music, opera arias, ballet, and light audience interaction. Artistic director Sylvia Moser oversees the program, which varies by season and soloist.

“An excellent and entertaining performance. We thoroughly enjoyed the professional and polished display of talent. It was a fabulous mix of dance, opera and music.”

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11.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.”

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12.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…”

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13.Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Start near Mirabell Palace, cross the Salzach, and follow a 2-hour route through Salzburg’s Old Town. You’ll see Mozart’s Birthplace, grand churches, Residenzplatz, and the fortress view from Kapitelplatz. Guides such as Annabelle, Andreas, Florian, and Norbert add local stories, music, and practical tips. Expect steady walking and no indoor museum admissions.

“Lots of specific and interesting information given throughout the tour.”

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14.Mozart Concert at the Vienna State Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend two hours with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the grand Vienna State Opera. Expect Mozart overtures, arias, duets, instrumental works, international opera singers, and Strauss favorites such as The Blue Danube and Radetzky March. Musicians perform in Baroque costumes and wigs, with ticket categories affecting your view.

“Absolutely amazing. Well worth every penny. A mesmerising evening. Wonderful music . The only downside was it should have dress code which could have made the event a complete 10/10”

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15.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”

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