Vienna Hofburg Orchestra

In 1971, the best musicians from all the major Vienna orchestra associations joined forces under conductor Gert Hofbauer to form the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra.

Their declared aim was to cultivate Viennese waltz and operetta music, and to bring it to the world. Domestic and foreign radio and television productions, international engagements for symphonic concerts, as well as studio recordings have made the orchestra well-known and renowned.

Ella Tyran singt im Strauss & Mozart Konzert des Wiener Hofburg Orchesters

Strauss & Mozart Concerts

The world-famous melodies by Mozart and waltzes by Strauss have their origins in Vienna. They belong to this beautiful city just like St. Stephen’s Cathedral or the “Heuriger” and are its cultural heritage and landmark at the same time.

The Vienna Hofburg Orchestra presents the most popular compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Strauss family as well as works by Kalman and Lehar in its Strauss & Mozart concerts.

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Christmas Concerts

The Christmas concerts of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra have a long and successful tradition in Vienna’s cultural scene.

Every year on December 25th and 26th, the orchestra performs the most beautiful compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss and Emmerich Kalman in the large Festival Hall (Festsaal) of the Hofburg Vienna.

Sera Gösch soprano at the Vienna Hofburg-Orchestra on stage with a solo out of "die Csárdásfürstin" by Emmerich Kálmán

New Year’s Eve Concert

Experience the traditional New Year’s Eve concert of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra and enjoy musical fireworks in the magnificent Hercules Hall of the Liechtenstein Garden Palace.

Exciting waltzes, overtures and polkas by the Strauss brothers and Franz von Suppè are on the program.
In addition, four renowned opera singers will thrill audiences with arias, duets, and quartets by Franz Lehár, Johann Strauss Jr, and Emmerich Kálmán.

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New Year’s Concert

A New Year’s concert in Vienna, the cosmopolitan city of music! Since 1980, the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra has been celebrating the turn of the year with its guests with the waltzes and polkas of the Strauss family. The program is rounded off by arias, duets and quartets by four renowned opera singers.

The orchestra is pleased to be able to play two concerts. One traditionally at 11am and a second for those who like to sleep in after a long New Year’s Eve at 6pm.

The New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra takes place in the grand Festival Hall of the Vienna Hofburg. A unique setting for a unique concert.

Wiener Hofburg Orchester klassische Konzerte Wien

Hofburg Vienna

The Hofburg in Vienna is the former imperial residence. The building complex of the Hofburg was built between the 13th and 19th centuries.

It is the largest building complex in Europe that was not built for religious purposes.

Liechtenstein Palace

The Vienna Hofburg Orchestra has been performing classical concerts in the Liechtenstein Garden Palace since 2014. In particular, the annual New Year’s Eve concert and New Year’s concert have become a highlight of the Viennese cultural scene.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Portrait

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756. He began playing the piano at the age of three, wrote his first compositions at the age of four, and was adept at playing the violin at the age of seven. At the age of twelve he composed his first opera.

A genius, child prodigy and bon vivant whose compositions are still considered pinnacles of classical music.

Johann Strauss (Sohn) Portrait

Johann Strauss

Johann Strauss was born in Vienna on October 25, 1825. He is considered the king of the waltz.

He shaped an entire era of classical music and his waltzes and polkas are still world famous. The Blue Danube Waltz is synonymous with the waltz par excellence and Austria’s unofficial anthem.

Concert dates

Upcoming Concerts of the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra:

August 2023

Date/Time Event
08.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien
10.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien
12.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Ceremonial Hall, Wien
15.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
17.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
22.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
24.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Ceremonial Hall, Wien
29.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien
31.08.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien


September 2023

Date/Time Event
05.09.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
12.09.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
14.09.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien


October 2023

Date/Time Event
03.10.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien
05.10.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien
10.10.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Konzerthaus Vienna – Mozart Hall, Wien


December 2023

Date/Time Event
22.12.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Christmas Concert in the Hofburg Vienna
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
23.12.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Christmas Concert in the Hofburg Vienna
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
25.12.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Christmas Concert in the Hofburg Vienna
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
26.12.2023
20:30 - 22:00
Christmas Concert in the Hofburg Vienna
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
31.12.2023
20:30 - 22:00
New Year's Eve Concert at Liechtenstein Palace
Liechtenstein Garden Palace – Hercules Hall, Wien


January 2024

Date/Time Event
01.01.2024
11:00 - 12:30
New Year's Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien
01.01.2024
18:00 - 19:30
New Year's Concert
Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall, Wien


Reviews

Gerdina van den BroekGerdina van den Broek
17:01 31 May 23
We had the most wonderful time with the concert. The director made the experience very interactive and fun. The opera signers were very good! It was a beautiful concert and 100% recommended.
victor floresvictor flores
20:27 11 May 23
Very good quality is concert. We enjoyed a lot. Tks
It's a lifetime's experience! I absolutely recommend it! There are so many music halls and so many concerts taking place in Vienna that it's hard to pick one. Aiming for the New Year's concert next year!
christian kisvardaychristian kisvarday
15:23 19 May 19
Wiener Hofburg OrchesterWow! What a special occasion. On 4 May 2019, my wife and I attended a memorable concert program offered by the Wiener Hofburg Orchester in the actual Hofburg Palace of Vienna. We were treated to an evening filled with inspiring music played by excellent musicians, singing by a pair of professional soloists, and dancing by a lovely ballet couple. The comical antics of the orchestra drummer are not to be missed! This palace is the perfect venue to hold such cultural events. We highly recommend this program to both Austrians and Foreign Tourists, alike!Keep in mind, that while walking the streets of Central Vienna, you will be offered tickets to concert presentations from many different companies and it is difficult to tell them apart. The Wiener Hofburg Orchester offers the program of choice! We happily give it a 5 star rating. Enjoy a wonderful cultural evening of music, song and dance!
RAMGOPAL VenkataramanRAMGOPAL Venkataraman
07:45 23 May 18
Great music in a beautiful hall presented in a fun way!
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