Where will the concert take place?

The concert will take place at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria. The cathedral is located in the heart of Vienna and is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest underground station is Stephansplatz, served by the U1 and U3 lines. Please check your ticket and the event details for any additional information about the entrance.

When should I arrive?

We recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow enough time for entry and finding your seat.

Are the seats assigned?

Seating arrangements may vary depending on the concert and ticket category. Please check your ticket for information about your assigned seat or seating area.

What happens if I arrive late?

Late entry may be restricted to avoid disturbing the concert. If permitted, you may be asked to wait until a suitable moment before entering the cathedral.

Are there any special rules for attending a concert in the cathedral?

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is an active place of worship. Visitors are expected to behave respectfully and follow the cathedral’s rules, including wearing appropriate clothing, keeping mobile phones on silent and avoiding loud talking. Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the cathedral. Please also follow any additional instructions given by cathedral staff during the event.

Wiener Advent, The Advent Concert by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra

Synopsis/Details

The preview concert begins at 6:00 PM, followed by the main concert at 8:30 PM.

Wiener Advent at St. Stephen's Cathedral is already a tradition in the capital's musical calendar. In 2026, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra will once again invite guests to an exclusive Advent concert at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna – a Russian-French winter journey á la Belle Époque that sets the mood for a season of reflection. The 2026 programme includes moving works by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky (The Nutcracker), Camille Saint-Saëns and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, among others.

The grand finale: a joint performance of ‘O du fröhliche’ – the unforgettable conclusion to an evening full of magic and anticipation of Christmas. Secure your tickets now!

Where will the concert take place?
- The concert will take place at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria. The cathedral is located in the heart of Vienna and is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest underground station is Stephansplatz, served by the U1 and U3 lines. Please check your ticket and the event details for any additional information about the entrance.
When should I arrive?
- We recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow enough time for entry and finding your seat.
Are the seats assigned?
- Seating arrangements may vary depending on the concert and ticket category. Please check your ticket for information about your assigned seat or seating area.
What happens if I arrive late?
- Late entry may be restricted to avoid disturbing the concert. If permitted, you may be asked to wait until a suitable moment before entering the cathedral.
Are there any special rules for attending a concert in the cathedral?
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral is an active place of worship. Visitors are expected to behave respectfully and follow the cathedral’s rules, including wearing appropriate clothing, keeping mobile phones on silent and avoiding loud talking. Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the cathedral. Please also follow any additional instructions given by cathedral staff during the event.

Cast

Performers

Wiener Symphoniker

Christiane Karg, soprano
Lucas van Lierop, tenor

Elim Chan, conductor

Programme and Duration

P. I. Tschaikowski: from the Nutcracker Suite ‘Overture’

P. I. Tschaikowski: from The Nutcracker Suite, No. 2: March

C. Saint-Saëns: from the Oratorio de Noël ‘Domine ego credidi’

W. A. Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate KV 165

P. I. Tschaikowski: from The Snowflake ‘Dance of the Jugglers’

C. Franck: from the Mass Op. 12, ‘Panis Angelicus’

H. Berlioz: from Tristia: 1. ‘Méditation religieuse’

W. A. Mozart: Ave verum corpus KV 618

P. I. Tschaikowski: from the Nutcracker Suite ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’

J. Massenet: from Thaïs: Meditation

C. Gounod: from Romeo and Juliet: Madrigal ‘Ange adorable’

P. I. Tschaikowski: from the Nutcracker Suite ‘Dance of the Snowflakes’

Subject to change

90 minutes, no intermission

Wiener Advent, The Advent Concert by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra

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