An evening in Schoenbrunn: Palace tour & concert

The Palace tour:
The tour starts at 7pm. Please be at the main entrance of the castle (No. 3 on the map) 15 minutes before the start of the Palace tour. One of the staff of the Schoenbrunn palace Concerts will welcome you there.
Please note: Please be on time. In case of delay, the ticket becomes invalid.

The concert:
The duration of the Schoenbrunn Pa...lace Concerts is 1 hour and 45 minutes., including a break of 15 minutes. In the first part of the classical concert you will listen to some of the wonderful overtures, arias and duets from the operas from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For example “Le nozze di Figaro”, “Don Giovanni” or “the Magic Flute”. The second part is dedicated to Johann Strauss. Waltzes, polkas and arias from “the Bat”, “the Gipsy Baron” or the “Blue Danube Waltz” are just a few examples.

The venue:
Schoenbrunn Palace does not need an introduction. Listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, the palace with its park, fountains and the zoo is unique in the world.
The Schoenbrunn Palace Concerts usually take place in the “Orangery”, a side building of the palace and in the “Great Gallery“, located in the main building. Both concert halls are quite long, so it is advisable to get seats in the front, even if it means to spend a little more.

Seating:
Like most of the historical concert locations in Vienna, there are no numbered seats in Schoenbrunn Palace. You can choose your seats within the category. If the concert is fully booked, you will be seated by the evening personnel to avoid empty seats. If you booked your tickets together you will be seated together. The evening box opens 30 minutes before the concert starts. We advise to be on time.

Dresscode:
smart casual.

Orchestra Size and cast of the Schoenbrunn Palace Concerts:
The orchestra consists of 16 musicians accompanied by two opera singers.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation free of charge is possible until 3 days in advance.
Groups (from 10 Persons): cancellation free of charge is possible until 3 weeks in advance.

Information for people with disabilities:
The access is barrier-free

The Great Gallery is 40 meters long and almost 10 meters wide and is the magnificent heart of Schoenbrunn Palace.
The candlelight in more than 60 gold-plated wall sconces and two heavy chandeliers, reflected by huge crystal mirrors, originally illuminated festive receptions and balls for kings and emperors in Vienna.
Today, candlelight is simulated by special LEDs for visit...ors to the castle.

The ceiling of the Great Gallery is dominated by the three large paintings by the Italian painter Gregorio Guglielmi.
The middle fresco depicts the well-being of the monarchy under the rule of Maria Theresa. Surrounded by the personified virtues of rule,
Franz Stephan and Maria Theresa are enthroned in the middle. Allegories of the crown lands with their respective riches are arranged around this central group.

The Great Gallery was extensively restored in 2010 over a period of two years.