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ENTERTAINMENT IN VIENNA

Vienna offers a wide range of entertainment, the German-speaking world, as well as its
from street theatre in the famous Wurstelprater many smaller dramatic theatres. There are
funfair to classical drama in one of the two excellent theatres that have perform-
opulent theatres. But most of all, Vienna is a ances in English and several cinemas that
musical town, with grand opera at the specialize in classic films. Restaurants tend to
Staatsoper; the latest musicals at the Theater close early but you can still be entertained
an der Wien; dignified orchestral music and around the clock at one of the many night-
elegant waltzes; relaxed dances in the spots: jazz clubs, nightclubs, casinos and
Stadtpark and free open-air concerts. Even bars with live music all beckon within the
the famous Lipizzaner horses perform to Ringstrasse. Or you can end your day sipping
Viennese music. The city also takes pride in its coffee and indulging in gorgeous pastries
Burgtheater, one of the foremost stages in at one of the late-night cafés.
Music
The principal venues for classical
concerts, including the ever-
popular waltzes, are the Staats­
oper (State Opera), the concert
halls of the Musik verein, home
to the Wiener Philharmoniker,
and the Konzerthaus. Here you
can hear the world’s greatest
performers. Classical music
concerts are also held in many
churches. Open-air concerts
are very popular during the
summer season. Another
Viennese favourite is the
Kursalon Hübner, where you
can enjoy old and new tunes
while over looking the Stadtpark.
The Donauinselfest, staged in
The giant Ferris wheel in the Wurstelprater funfair June on the Danube Island, is a
great way to hear free concerts
Practical Information
areas to accommodate disabled by some of the world’s most
Listings of current events and spectators. All have at least one popu lar performers. During local
theatre, concert and cinema disabled toilet. festivals, in wine bars and cafés
programmes can be found in you can often hear Viennese folk
most daily newspapers; check Booking Tickets music called Schrammelmusik.
Neue Kronen Zeitung, Die Presse, Kärntner Strasse is another kind
Standard or Kurier. The weekly Given the huge demand for of music venue – many street
guide Der Falter (www.falter.at) classical music in Vienna, it
is entirely devoted to the arts. is highly recommended to
The Vienna Tourist Office book performances months
(Wiener Tourismusverband) in advance. The online services
publishes a monthly guide with listed in the directory (opposite)
listings of art and sports events are a good place to start, or try
taking place that month, and the websites for specific theatres
every hotel has a range of free and venues. You can buy tickets
leaflets with details of concerts, in person at the state-run
theatre performances and other Bundes theaterkassen.
artistic events. You can also Theatres offer various
check the fat round billboard concessions and the opera
columns all over the city, which house sells cheap tickets for
have posters advertising the standing-only places. Tickets
latest events. By law, theatres, bought in advance tend to be
concert halls and public up to 10 per cent cheaper than
buildings are adapted with those bought just before the A young street musician enter taining
ramps, lifts and special seating start of a performance. with his cello

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