🎆 Event overview
Travel back to imperial Vienna for an evening of music, candlelight and fine dining.
The Imperial Gala Concert takes place in the historic Palais Auersperg, a Baroque jewel where Mozart, Beethoven and Johann Strauss once performed. Today, outstanding soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra present a curated “best-of” programme with works by Mozart, Johann Strauss, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Pachelbel and other Viennese masters.
Your evening begins with a 4-course gala dinner of Viennese specialities in one of the palace salons, followed by the concert in the magnificent ballroom with chandeliers, frescoes and parquet floors.
🎯 Highlights
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4-course gala dinner and Imperial Gala Concert in one elegant package
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“Best-of” programme: Mozart, Strauss waltzes & polkas, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons highlights, Beethoven, Pachelbel etc.
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Performed by the soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, plus opera soprano and ballet dancers
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Historic Palais Auersperg – Baroque palace linked to Mozart, Strauss and Beethoven
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Choice of ticket categories from standard to VIP (with glass of sparkling wine and meet & greet in the interval, subject to category booked)
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Central location near the Ringstrasse and Rathaus, easy to reach by public transport
🍽️ Gala dinner
Before the concert, you enjoy a 4-course dinner of classic Viennese dishes served in Palais Auersperg:
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Bread & spreads – oven-fresh organic bread with butter and spreads
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Starter – typical Viennese soup (e.g. clear beef broth with pancake strips)
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Main course – traditional Austrian meat dish with seasonal sides
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Dessert – one of Vienna’s sweet specialities
You can usually choose between:
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Classic menu
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Vegetarian menu
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Children’s menu
On request, the kitchen can prepare vegan, gluten-free or other special menus; please let us know in the booking form so the restaurant can plan accordingly. Imperial Gala Concert
Wine and other drinks are available à la carte and are not included in the ticket price.
🎵 The music & performers
The Imperial Gala Concert offers a hand-picked selection from the golden age of Viennese music: Imperial Gala Concert+1
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – orchestral pieces, overtures and opera arias
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Johann Strauss (son) – waltzes, polkas and marches such as The Blue Danube or Radetzky March
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Antonio Vivaldi – highlights from The Four Seasons
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Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Pachelbel and other composers closely linked to Vienna and Palais Auersperg
The evening brings together:
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Soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra
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A soprano performing well-known opera arias
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Ballet dancers in elegant costumes, adding a visual “ballroom” touch to the programme Imperial Gala Concert+2Palais Auersperg+2
The result is a light, accessible programme – perfect even if it’s your first classical concert in Vienna.
🏛️ Venue: Palais Auersperg
The concert takes place in the Rosenkavalier Hall of Palais Auersperg, a Baroque palace built in the early 18th century and later associated with Mozart, Beethoven and the Strauss dynasty. Imperial Gala Concert+1
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Address: Palais Auersperg, Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna Imperial Gala Concert+1
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District: Josefstadt, just behind the Ringstrasse and close to the Rathaus and Volkstheater
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Style: ornate ballroom with chandeliers, stucco and historical décor – an authentic imperial setting for a gala evening
The palace is easily reached by U-Bahn, tram or bus; several public car parks are nearby. Imperial Gala Concert+1
🕒 Schedule & categories
Typical evening schedule (subject to change; see booking calendar for exact times): Imperial Gala Concert+2Imperial Gala Concert+2
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18:00 – Doors open for gala dinner
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18:15 – Dinner starts (4 courses)
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19:45–20:00 – Admission for concert only guests / transition to concert hall
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20:00 – Imperial Gala Concert (approx. 90 minutes incl. interval)
Ticket categories for the dinner & concert package (exact layout may vary):
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VIP – front rows / best seats; includes a glass of sparkling wine and meet & greet with the artists during the interval
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Superior – excellent seats close to the stage
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Category A – central seats with very good view of stage and dancers
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Category B – rear or side seats with still comfortable view thanks to raised stage
On ConcertVienna this event is sold only as a combined dinner + concert package. If you prefer concert-only tickets, please contact the organiser directly.
✅ What’s included
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4-course gala dinner at Palais Auersperg (menu choice as per above)
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Ticket for the Imperial Gala Concert in the chosen seating category
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Live performance by soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, soprano and ballet
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Meet & greet + sparkling wine in the interval (VIP tickets only)
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All taxes and service charges relating to your ticket
Not included: drinks during dinner (wine, soft drinks etc.), transport to/from the venue, cloakroom fee if applicable.
Enjoy a 4-course dinner with classic Viennese flavours. You can choose between a Classic Menu, a Vegetarian Menu, or a Children’s Menu.
Classic Menu
Cover: Oven-fresh organic bread with salted butter and a variety of fine spreads – the perfect start to an indulgent evening
Starter: Clear beef broth with delicate pancake strips – a refined overture to Viennese cuisine
Main course: Tender roast pork with fluffy bread dumplings, fine sauerkraut and aromatic gravy – a composition of truly classic flavours
Dessert: Viennese poppy seed noodles with melted butter and a hint of sugar – the sweet finale
Vegetarian Menu
Cover: Oven-fresh organic bread with salted butter and a variety of fine spreads – the perfect start to an indulgent evening
Starter: Velvety, creamy potato soup – a gentle prelude to the courses ahead
Main course: Homemade cheese spaetzle with golden-brown crispy onions – hearty and harmonious like a well-tuned orchestra
Dessert: Viennese poppy seed noodles with melted butter and a hint of sugar – the sweet finale
Children’s Menu (and for the young at heart)
Cover: Oven-fresh organic bread with salted butter and a variety of fine spreads – the perfect opening for little and grown-up gourmets
Starter: Pasta with fruity tomato sauce – simple yet full of melody
Main course: Crispy golden chicken schnitzel with potato salad – a timeless classic
Dessert: Viennese poppy seed noodles with melted butter and a hint of sugar – the sweet finale
Drinks are not included in the ticket price and are payable separately at the venue.
If you have other dietary requirements (e.g. vegan, gluten-free), please let us know in advance and we will pass your request on to the organiser.
The Imperial Gala Concert offers a hand-picked selection from the golden age of Viennese music:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – orchestral pieces, overtures and opera arias
- Johann Strauss (son) – waltzes, polkas and marches such as The Blue Danube or Radetzky March
- Antonio Vivaldi – highlights from The Four Seasons
- Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Pachelbel and other composers closely linked to Vienna and Palais Auersperg
The evening brings together:
- Soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra
- A soprano performing well-known opera arias
- Ballet dancers in elegant costumes, adding a visual “ballroom” touch to the programme
The result is a light, accessible programme – perfect even if it’s your first classical concert in Vienna.
Typical evening schedule (subject to change; see booking calendar for exact times):
- 18:00 – Doors open for gala dinner
- 18:15 – Dinner starts (4 courses)
- 19:45–20:00 – Admission for concert only guests / transition to concert hall
- 20:00 – Imperial Gala Concert (approx. 90 minutes incl. interval)
The concert takes place in the Rosenkavalier Hall of Palais Auersperg, a Baroque palace built in the early 18th century and later associated with Mozart, Beethoven and the Strauss dynasty.
- Address: Palais Auersperg, Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Vienna
- District: Josefstadt, just behind the Ringstrasse and close to the Rathaus and Volkstheater
- Style: ornate ballroom with chandeliers, stucco and historical décor – an authentic imperial setting for a gala evening
The palace is easily reached by U-Bahn, tram or bus; several public car parks are nearby.
- Duration: the concert lasts around 1.5 hours. The Dinner & Concert package takes approximately 3 hours in total.
- Dress code: elegant, occasion-appropriate attire is recommended (no strict dress code or black tie required).
- Children: this experience is designed for adults and older children. For the comfort of all guests, children under 5 years of age cannot be admitted. School-age children who enjoy music are very welcome, and a children’s menu is available.
- Accessibility: as a protected historic building, Palais Auersperg does not have an elevator, and access to some areas involves stairs. If you use a wheelchair or have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking so we can advise you on feasibility.
- Cancellation: free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the event. After this time, tickets are non-refundable.
