Church Concerts in Vienna

In Vienna, the world capital of classical music, countless concerts take place regularly at the most diverse historical and architecturally impressive venues. Sacred sites such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, the city's landmark, or the St. Charles’ Church (Karlskirche), a jewel from the baroque era, are popular venues for a wide variety of classical concerts. Classical music has always been historically linked to churches: especially in Vienna there are many of the world's most famous and most beautiful churches, which have a centuries-old tradition of performing classical masterpieces.
One thing is for sure: the magnificent churches of Vienna present a fantastic ambience for classical concerts that enchants its audiences and makes the classical works come to life again.

So what is the best way to experience classical music in Vienna? The answer is through marveling at Vienna's beautiful churches, soaking up their history, fascinating architecture and remarkable acoustics all while listening to the sounds of classical music.

Why are church concerts in Vienna so unique?

It is the talented virtuoso musicians, the wonderful classical programme and the unique Viennese churches with their acoustics that render church concerts in Vienna an absolute MUST for all lovers of classical music! There is a wide variety of classical works to be found in the repertoire of Viennese churches, with both spiritual works (such as Mozart's Requiem) and secular programs like Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

Hereafter three beautiful, hand-selected Viennese churches are presented, whose classical concerts are truly top-of-the-line.

Secure your tickets here for a wide variety of church concerts in Vienna to experience incomparable concert evenings! Three of the most beautiful sacred sites in Vienna's historic city centre are particularly worthy of mention: the Minorite Church, the St. Charles‘ Church and the Franciscan Church.

Minorite Church (Minoritenkirche)

The Minorite Church of Vienna is one of the oldest and artistically most valuable churches of Vienna and convinces especially by its acoustics. The catholic church was built in Gothic style in the heart of the city centre of Vienna and was finished in the year 1350.

During the whole year, approximately 70 musical events are offered in the Minoritenkirche, and especially the classical concerts are a highly popular meeting point for music lovers from all over the world and also for the Viennese regulars. The current program includes:

Vivaldi‘s The Four Seasons, Advent Concerts with the Barucco Consort Vienna, Christmas concerts with the Wiener Kammersymphonie and the trumpeter Michael Bednarik and the New Year’s Concerts with violin virtuoso Mario Hossen.
A unique, intimate atmosphere is created during concerts at the beautiful Minoritenkirche: its incomparable acoustics and a sea of candles will certainly give you goose bumps.

St. Charles‘ Church (Karlskirche)

The St. Charles‘ Church  in Vienna is one of the most significant baroque churches in the whole German-speaking area. The building of the Catholic Church was completed in 1737 and attracts tourists and music lovers from all over the world every year to admire the beautiful interior of the church, both architecturally and acoustically during classical concerts.

Throughout the year, various classical concerts regularly take place at the St. Charles‘ Church, where renowned musicians interpret classical masterpieces such as Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche)

Every year another musical highlight takes place in the Vienna Franciscan Church: the prestigious organ festival "Quintessenz", which guarantees a unique sound experience - and of course you can book your tickets for the Quintessenz Organ Festival 2023 with Viennaticketing.com.

Book your tickets with Viennaticketing for unique classical church concerts in the most beautiful sacred sites of Vienna. If you have any questions about the concerts, please do not hesitate to ask us. We will gladly help you! Enjoy the very best of classical works in a unique atmosphere at church concerts in Vienna, the world capital of music!