Vienna · SHOW
The 7 best shows you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Step inside Vienna’s Votive Church for Light of Creation, a seated 30-minute show in six acts. Projections trace Genesis from the birth of light to land, water, and life, while original music fills the church. Expect dramatic visuals, flashing sequences, and cold or hot conditions inside.
“Absolutely stunning show in an amazing church ..everything was perfect”
At Gerstner’s bakery beneath Schönbrunn Palace, a pastry chef shows you how paper-thin strudel dough is stretched, filled, and baked. You’ll taste apple strudel with Viennese coffee, pick up practical baking tips, and take home the original recipe. The bilingual show lasts about 20 to 45 minutes.
“Was really enjoyable, Levi was so helpful and funny throughout the show”
Spend three hours at The Mirage in Vienna’s Prater with a 20-piece orchestra, soprano, ballet dancers, violin soloists, and a lively conductor-host. You’ll enjoy a four-course Austrian dinner, table service, and music by Strauss, Vivaldi, and others in an elegant, heated, air-conditioned venue.
“Great venue, great atmosphere. Food was nice , music and show was great and the violinist at the end was fantastic”
Spend about two hours in Vienna’s Rathauskeller for a staged musical tour through Austria. Expect Alpine dances, operetta arias, Viennese waltzes, singers, dancers, a small live ensemble, and a three-course dinner of Viennese specialties. Drinks cost extra.
“Welcomed by staff and given great service. Food was lovely. Show was 1 hour 50 minutes NOT 150 minutes as advertised but that was still plenty of time for food and entertainment. Performers gave it their all and that was fun to watch. Great sopranos.”
Spend about three hours at Vienna’s Mirage venue with 20 musicians, singers, dancers, and entertainers performing Strauss favorites such as The Blue Danube and the Radetzky March. Your ticket includes a set dinner, while drinks, cloakroom fees, and program booklets cost extra.
“great show good food beautiful atmosphere friendly staff would go again thank you so much for having us”
Spend three hours at Vienna’s Mirage in the Prater for three burlesque and variety-show acts, a four-course dinner, live music, and table service. English-speaking host Russell The Love Muscle Brunner keeps the evening moving, while VIP tickets include a bottle of sparkling wine.
“Unterhaltsame, fetzige Veranstaltung mit sehr ordentlichem Essen: echte Burleske, etwas schlüpfrig, aber das gehört da dazu ;-)”
Spend an evening beneath Vienna City Hall with a three-course meal and live Austrian music, dance, and singing. The program moves from Tyrolean folk traditions to Sound of Music selections and Johann Strauss favorites. It begins at 8 pm, lasts about 2.5 hours, and includes a vegetarian meal option.
“Very entertaining show in the cellars at the Rathaus - comfortable surroundings and reasonable food and the service was also up to standard - overall a good night out and at a reasonable cost.”
Pick a palace, a hall or a table.
