Strauss & Mozart Concert – The Mozart Anniversary

As part of the “Strauss & Mozart Concerts” series by the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra, a special focus will be placed on Wolfgang Amadé Mozart on June 17, 2026.

In 2026, we celebrate not only Mozart’s 270th birthday but also the 245th anniversary of his “Viennese Freedom.” In June 1781, Mozart made the courageous break with his Salzburg employer to live in Vienna as one of history’s first independent composers. Without this step, we would likely never have received his great Viennese operas such as The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, or The Magic Flute in the form we know them today.

Under the direction of Daniel Auner, the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra presents a special selection of works from Mozart’s time in Vienna, alongside beloved pieces by the Strauss family, as well as Emmerich Kálmán and Franz Lehár.

The concert takes place in the unique atmosphere of the Festival Hall of the Vienna Hofburg.

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The Program:

Under the direction of Daniel Auner, this concert highlights Mozart’s works from his Vienna period starting in 1781.

These are joined by works of Josef and Johann Strauss, lively opera and operetta arias, and duets by Emmerich Kálmán and Franz Lehár.

In true Viennese tradition, the musicians have also prepared a few musical jokes to delight the audience.

Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall

The Festival hall (Festsaal) is the largest hall in the Vienna Hofburg with almost 1,000 m2.

The impressive ceiling paintings by the painter Schramm show the motto of Emperor Franz Joseph I. “Viribus Unitis” (With united forces).
Eduard Veith and Viktor Stauffer have immortalized personalities from Austrian history in the lunettes and octagon fields below.

The Festival Hall was originally planned as a throne room, but was never used in this form because the monarchy ended before its completion.

Details for this concert

Date: 17.06.2026
Time: 20:30 - 22:00
Venue: Hofburg Vienna – Festival Hall
Address: Heldenplatz, 1010,
Evening box opens: 1 hour before the concert starts.
Barrier-free: Yes
Air-conditioned: Yes
Seating: no numbered seats, you will be shown to your seat by the evening staff.
Dress code: smart casual is recommended.
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are possible up to one week before the day of the concert. Thereafter, a cancellation fee of 50% will be charged. All cancellations must be made in writing.

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The Vienna Hofburg Orchestra organizes classical concerts by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the most beautiful concert halls in Vienna.