Top 14 Shows in Austria

1.Light of Creation Votive Church Immersive Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,779 reviews · 30 min · from $25Our pick

Enter Vienna’s Votive Church for a 30-minute, six-act presentation of Genesis told through 360-degree projections, color, and specially composed music. You sit inside the historic church as light reaches the walls and ceiling. The ticket costs $25, and the show is best for adults and children over six who can handle flashing light and seasonal temperatures.

“It was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. Half an hour of mesmerising light show and music. Wrap up warm though as it did get cold.”

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2.Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker Baking Show & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 823 reviews · 20 min · from $23Best value

At Gerstner’s bakery beneath Schönbrunn Palace, an English and German speaking pastry chef stretches strudel dough to newspaper thinness, explains the traditional filling, and serves you apple strudel with Viennese coffee. The show usually runs about 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the presentation. You also receive the original recipe.

“Everything was good but I expected a warm strudel it was very cold”

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3.Spanish Riding School 45-Minute Performance Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 731 reviews · 45 min · from $38

Spend 45 minutes in Vienna’s Baroque Winter Riding School watching Lipizzaner horses and riders perform classical equitation. The short show includes live commentary, classical music, and three notable exercises, including the famous Airs above Ground. Choose a standing or gallery ticket, and exchange your voucher at the desk before entering.

“The most impressive indoor Riding Arena ever , absolutely stunning . The Horses were magnificent , thought they may have been more Horses in the actual performance but I still throughly enjoyed it”

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4.Johann Strauss Dinner Show at the Prater

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 730 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours at The Mirage in Vienna’s Prater with a 20-piece orchestra, ballet dancers, soprano soloists, violin performances, and a lively conductor-host. Your four-course Austrian dinner includes classic, vegetarian, or children’s choices. Choose seating with care, since some booths and support columns can limit the view.

“Wonderful dinner show had a magical and magnificent evening!”

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5.Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · from $97

Spend two hours in the Wiener Rathauskeller for a staged Austrian dinner show. Your evening moves from Tirol and Salzburg to Vienna through folk songs, operetta, polkas, arias, and waltzes, with a three-course regional meal. Expect professional singers, dancers, and musicians, German-language performance, and drinks sold separately.

“The food was delicious, and the performance was brilliant. I enjoyed the show.”

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6.Tyrolean Folk Show Ticket in Innsbruck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 429 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

At the Alpensaal an der Messe, the Gundolf family presents a 90-minute Tyrolean evening of folk dancing, yodeling, shoe-slapping, cowbells, alpine horns, and unusual instruments. You receive one drink, then choose the show alone or add a three-course meal with roast pork, Tyrolean ravioli, and apple strudel.

“Our family of 4 (kids ages 18 and 21) enjoyed our evening.. Good food and entertainment. We were able to book on short notice. Easy walk from old town hotel.”

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7.Strauss Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 395 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours at Vienna’s intimate Mirage venue with a 20-person Strauss music and dinner production. Expect waltzes, polkas, opera, dancing, comedy, audience participation, and a menu of beef tartare, Viennese roast onion, and Kaiserschmarrn. Drinks cost extra, and seat location matters.

“Absolutely Fantastic show, food was amazing, wonderful service. Music was superb, it gave me goosebumps.”

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8.Mirage Vienna: Burlesque Spectacular – Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Spend about three hours at Vienna’s Mirage in the Prater for three burlesque and variety acts, a freshly prepared four-course dinner, and live music. English-speaking host Russell The Love Muscle Brunner guides the evening, with table service and assigned seating. Choose the vegetarian menu when booking, and dress smartly.

“Outstanding Performance, atmosphere was fantastic and food delicious would highly recommend to all.”

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9.Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · from $98

Spend about 2.5 hours at Vienna’s Rathauskeller with a three-course Austrian meal and live singers, dancers, and musicians. The show moves from Tyrolean folk traditions to excerpts from *The Sound of Music* and famous Viennese operetta, including music linked to Johann Strauss. Smart-casual dress and a vegetarian meal are available.

“First, the singing, second the food. Prices were reasonable, service very efficient and the Kaisershmarn, outstanding. It was a fun evening.”

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10.Strauss Exhibition incl. LED Concert Show / Coffee + Strauss Cake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $32Top rated

Spend about 2 hours and 20 minutes exploring 2,000 square meters at Vienna’s House of Strauss. Your mobile ticket includes interactive exhibits, an audio guide app, a 15-minute multimedia show when available, and coffee or a hot drink with one of three Strauss cakes at Casino Kulinarium. Bring headphones for the app.

“What a fabulous initiative for House Of Strauss. Introducing Strauss in a slide presentation wasn’t boring, the owners have really worked hard to make this tour interesting. Upstairs was super fun with lots of interactive activities to explore & play. Staff very helpful, l would totally recommend.”

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11.EXPERIENCE TIROL – Immersive Show Flex Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $32

Follow Thomas and Anna through five rooms covering Tyrol’s history, art, nature, culture, and sport. You’ll see holograms, 360-degree film, virtual reality, and a flight over the mountains. The 60-minute show suits adults, older children, and wheelchair users. English and Italian audio guides are included.

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12.Puppetry Highlights Show at the Marionettentheater

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $32

Spend 40 minutes in Salzburg’s historic Marionette Theatre for a lively highlights show combining scenes and music from The Magic Flute and The Sound of Music. You’ll see finely handled wooden puppets in a 300-seat baroque-style auditorium, with picture sequences and appearances by the puppeteers adding extra charm.

“Very good, the picture sequences on the wall and the inclusion of the puppeteers was great, I have never seen that before”

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13.Strauss Classical Concert with Soprano & Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · from $74

Spend an evening at Vienna’s House of Strauss, beginning with the Strauss Exhibition at 7:00 PM, followed by sparkling wine at 8:00 and a 60-minute concert at 8:30. The original Strauss Capelle performs Strauss and Mozart with a soprano and synchronized lights. German and English support is available.

“Simply Wow!!! This was the best concert I have ever attended 😍😍😍”

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14.Salzburg Marionette Theatre: Highlights-The Magic of Marionettes (30 min. show)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $32

At Salzburg Marionette Theatre, you’ll watch a 30-minute highlights program pairing The Sound of Music with Mozart’s Magic Flute. The historic theater has presented puppet shows since 1913 and uses prebooked admission, with a 5:00 pm start at Schwarzstraße 24. Expect a focused introduction to Salzburg’s theater, music, and finely controlled marionettes.

“Magnificent theater! Beautiful production! Highlights gave a very nice sampling and a behind the scenes look.”

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