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 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
- Imperial evening with 4-course dinner and gala concert at the Baroque Palais Auersperg
- “Best of” Mozart, Strauss, Vivaldi and more with soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, soprano and ballet
- Central location at Palais Auersperg, close to Vienna’s historic centre
- Tickets at face value – no booking fees
- Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start
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 – 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.
