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Palais Auersperg

A Baroque jewel of Viennese music history

Experience the Imperial Gala Concert in the unique Palais Auersperg. Austrian music history comes to life in this historic location, where Mozart, Strauss and Beethoven once performed.

In the heart of Vienna stands the Palais Auersperg – one of the city’s most magnificent Baroque jewels and a venue for European cultural history for centuries. The magnificent halls, where the Waltz King Johann Strauss (son) once elevated the Viennese waltz to an art form, still exude a unique elegance today.

Built between 1706 and 1710 by star architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt, it combines two major schools of Viennese Baroque architecture. Later, Johann Christian Neupauer gave it its representative form – imposing, elegant and with a timeless beauty that continues to impress to this day.

Music history at the Palais Auersperg

From the outset, the palace was not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a stage for great music, such as the Viennese waltz mentioned above. Its magnificent halls resounded with works that today define the canon of classical music:

  • Drawn portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with signature

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart conducted the Viennese premiere of his opera Idomeneo here in 1786.

Why experience the Palais Auersperg?

An evening at the Palais Auersperg is much more than just a concert – it is a journey into the world of the Habsburgs, where music, architecture and the art of living form a perfect unity.

Soprano in a gold gown singing with the orchestra

Exclusive concerts

The Imperial Gala Concert is the only classical concert that takes place exclusively at the Palais Auersperg. Hardly any other stage in the world combines history and the present in such an impressive way.
Violinist in a tailcoat playing under a chandelier, flowers in the foreground

Masterpieces of classical music

From Mozart and Strauss' most famous pieces to timeless works by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Lehar and Pachelbel – this concert programme presents the best of classical music. Experience a musical journey through the centuries with the highlights of Viennese Classicism, Baroque and Romanticism.
Two dancers in historical costume in a white-and-gold salon

Singing and ballet

In addition to the outstanding musicians of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, world-renowned sopranos and dancers from the prestigious Vienna Royal Ballet will also perform. The combination of classical concert, singing and Viennese ballet artistry lends the evening a unique artistic depth. The result is an overall experience that combines the magic of classical music in Vienna with the elegance of dance.
Violinists of the orchestra playing on stage

Authentic music history

The greatest composers of all time worked here: Mozart conducted, Haydn composed, Strauss composed waltzes. Every room bears the traces of these masters, making the palace a living monument to Viennese classical music.
Waiter carrying plates of beef, schnitzel and pasta

Imperial Gala Concert Dinner & Concert

Before the soloists of the Vienna Mozart Orchestra interpret the masterpieces of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven, Haydn, Pachelbel and Vivaldi, guests enjoy a festive dinner. Music, cuisine and imperial atmosphere merge into a total work of art that is unique in Vienna.
Sunlit salon with chandelier, gilded mirror, parquet floor and garden doors

Baroque jewel

The palace is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Vienna. With its magnificent halls, ornate stucco work and majestic architecture, it embodies the splendour of an era when Vienna was the cultural centre of Europe.