Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert (Sommernachtskonzert) 2025

The Gardens of Schönbrunn Palace become truly magical on the night when they host the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with its famous conductors and soloists. This UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site has a unique ambience which is enhanced by the classical music.

Summer Night Concert 2024 Program

The Summer Night Concert starts at 20:30 at Schönbrunn Palace. This year's program emphasizes well-liked pieces from the 1800s and 1900s, showcasing the rich musical legacy of Europe.

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Conductor Andris Nelsons will play Ride of the Valkyries from the Opera „Die Walküre“, "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder", Aria of Elisabeth from the Opera "Tannhäuser" by Richard Wagner; Vltava [Moldau], from Má vlast [My Fatherland] [No. 2], Polka from the Opera "Dve Vdovy" [The Two Widows] [Act 2, Finale], and Dance of the Comedians from "Prodaná nevěsta" ("The Bartered Bride") by Bedřich Smetana; Overture to the Opera "La forza del destino", "Pace, pace mio Dio", Aria of Leonora from the Opera "La forza del destino" [Act 4] by Giuseppe Verdi; La nuit et l’amour. Interlude from Ludus pro patria by Augusta Holmès: Sabre Dance from the Ballet „Gajaneh“ by Aram Iljitsch Chatschaturjan, and Waltz No. 2 from the Suite for Variety Orchestra by Dmitri Schostakowitsch.

Concert Admission

This open-air concert offers free admission, but be sure to arrive in advance, as the event is popular with locals and tourists alike.

Summer Night Concert History

The Summer Night Concert was established in 2004. Even now, the principle of providing classical music to a broad audience as a present to enthusiasts remains the hallmark of this event. Schönbrunn Palace, where the concert takes place, is a world cultural heritage site and one of Austria's most popular tourist attractions. The atmosphere of this place, combined with classical music performed by virtuosos, will create one of the best evenings of your summer.