The irresistible sway of Johann Strauss’s An der schönen blauen Donau has made it arguably the most famous waltz of all time.

The Blue Danube

MediaCityUK

A Vienna New Year's Celebration

Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church

Concert in Tokyo

ARK Hills

Concert of the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna

Musikverein Wien

„Alle 100 Jahre wieder“

Vienna Music Society

Homage to Johann Bouquet

Vienna, its life, its work. Let us recognize, on the occasion of the bicentenary of his birth, that Johann Strauss Jr. alone encapsulates the spirit of the city. His younger brother, Josef, does the same in his own way, whose polka-mazurka, The Dragonfly, confirms what a genius he would have been had he renounced his first profession. After the trumpets and Magyar arches of Von Suppé's very brassy Light Cavalry , Korngold's Violin Concerto conjures up the disenchanted Vienna of Yesterday's World. Two cities, two atmospheres.

Gala Johann Strauss / Dueñas / Honeck

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Experience the timeless brilliance of Vienna’s musical heritage.

EPSG:4326

“Masters of Vienna”

Washington University in St. Louis

Marking 200 years since the birth of ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss II, a celebration of the opulence and enchantment of Vienna’s Golden Age. The Prom also includes works by Lehár, Kálmán and others, and pieces by later composers inspired by the most popular dance in three-time. American soprano Erin Morley joins Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Viennese Whirl

Royal Albert Hall

It has an inherent majestic strength: Camille Saint-Saëns' 3rd Symphony, composed in 1886 - one of the first non-sacred organ works for orchestra. With Saint-Saëns' powerful sounds, the Philharmonie Salzburg will first make the Stadtkirche Hallein tremble on this evening, before paying homage to Johann Strauss on his 200th birthday in the second part of the concert, together with the lower school choir of the Musisches Gymnasium Salzburg.

Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony & Johann Strauss in his honor

Hallein parish church

We cordially invite you to a spectacular concert, where the most talented pupils of the ZUŠ from all over South Moravia will sit together with our musicians in the orchestra.
Keep your fingers crossed for us:-). We are looking forward to the concert.

Invitation To The Dance

The National Theatre Brno - Janáček Theatre

On tour with Popelka and Bartoš

Municipal House

9th Chamber Music Concert in the Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

Concert in Vienna

Concert in Villach

Josef-Resch-Hall

This all-ages, sensory-friendly performance, featuring conductor Jaap van Zweden and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, celebrates the connection between autism and music, both of which exist on a vast spectrum. Featuring music from Strauss, Bernstein, John Williams and others, the program invites you to explore how sound shapes emotions, thoughts, and interactions. Much like neurodiversity, music reminds us that there is no single way to experience the world — we hope this concert will inspire you to feel, imagine and connect with music in your own unique way.

Access to Music

Cincinnati Music Hall

The programme for the last evening in Trieste dances from musical Vienna to the whole world, circling around Italy again and again. Petr Popelka and the Wiener Symphoniker slowly move with Johann Strauss Sohn and his Gruß an Wien to the land Where the Lemons Blossom and finally spend A Night in Venice. Of course, the polka Auf Ferienreisen is also performed. The second part of the programme includes works by Giacomo Puccini (Preludio sinfonico), Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Capriccio Italien) and the interlude to Franz Schmidt's opera Notre Dame. The programme closes with the Strauss waltz Roses from the South. An atmospheric evening that will also be recorded by ORF and broadcast to the world from Trieste.

Springtime from Vienna

Politeama Rossetti/Rossetti Theatre

Concert in Lisbon

MEO Arena

If you love waltzes, you don’t want to miss this concert…..
If you love Overtures, you don’t want to miss this concert….
If you love Percussion, you don’t want to miss this concert…..

Spring 2025 Concert

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center 

2025 Spo Special Concert

Seoul Arts Center

New Year's Concert 2025

Uckermärkische Bühnen Schwedt

The MSO celebrates cross-cultural connections through music as the Orchestra is joined by acclaimed international guest artists to perform this program of Eastern and Western masterpieces.

Chinese New Year (2025)

Arts Centre Melbourne

Concert in Berlin

Berliner Philharmonie

Concert in Munich

Munich Residence

Waltzes, polkas, blissful operetta charm, sparkling like the sound of champagne: this is what the Viennese masters from the great Strauss family stand for, as does Franz Lehár. Atmospheric opera moments by contemporary Giacomo Puccini introduce the gala before the imaginary curtain rises to forays into operetta classics such as "The Merry Widow", "Giuditta" and "The Bat". Waltzes and lively polkas then provide the furious finale. The star guest is the Polish soprano Magdalena Lucjan, who studied in Vienna and thus brings the flair of the Danube metropolis directly to the Rhine.

New Year's Splendor - Strauss & Puccini

Cologne Philharmonie

Welsh National Opera Orchestra will fill the air with wonderful waltzes, pulsing polkas, and all the classics you’d expect with WNO’s unmissable take on the traditional Viennese New Year concert.

A New Year’s Celebration: WNO Orchestra

Bute Park

WDR Happy Hour - Vienna Furioso

Philharmonic Essen

Concert in Seogwipo

Seogwipo Art Center

New Year's Concert

Bürgerhaus Neuenhagen

Kulturkirche event center

2025 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra New Year’s Concert

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

It will be a Viennese New Year’s concert with a Hungarian twist when Gergely Madaras conducts the Oslo Philharmonic in “New Year on the Danube.” He brings along to of Hungary’s most skilled musicians: Lajos Sárközy Jr. on the violin and Jenő Lisztes på cimbalom.

New Year's Concert Gergely Madaras

Oslo Concert Hall

The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra kicks off the year with an original and captivating New Year's concert. Austria and France join hands in a festive celebration: traditional waltzes and polkas abound, complemented by the heartwarming music of Berlioz and Offenbach, creating a lively atmosphere. We applaud the bright sounds of Selina Ott, who shines in Henri Tomasi’s delightful Trumpet Concerto and engages in a spirited suite by Florent Schmitt with the orchestra. Together with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Lio Kuokman, we usher in the New Year on this musical journey from Vienna to Paris."

New Year's concert with Selina Ott

Queen Elisabeth Hall

This New Year's concert is full of passion, temperament and great opera and operetta hits. We present stirring melodies by Rossini and the Strauss family that are as popular as pop songs. You will also hear Brahms' "Hungarian Dances" and the most beautiful melodies from George Bizet's "Carmen".

Kleist Forum

Digital New years conert 2025

Baumgartner Casino

Each ticket entitles you to one complimentary drink. Have your ticket scanned at any of Barbican’s bars on Level G or Level -1 for one single 175ml measure of house wine, 330ml bottle of standard beer, or standard soft drink, subject to our bars' stocks. Valid only on Wed 1 Jan 2025.

New Year's Day Proms

Barbican Centre

Royal Northern Sinfonia’s new Principal Guest Conductor Nil Venditti leads our joyful New Year’s Day celebration, with sparkling soprano Jennifer France and home orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Viennese New Year's Day Concert

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Concert in Shanghai

Shanghai Concert Hall

Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at our spectacular concert!

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

St George's Hall

Martha Argerich speaks of Daniil Trifonov with astonishment: “He has everything and more – tenderness, but also a demonic quality. I’ve never heard anything like it.” To round off the year, the star pianist performs Johannes Brahms’ monumentally virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Kirill Petrenko. After the interval, the powerful and festive prelude from Richard Wagner’s opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg follows. The concert concludes with two lavishly-orchestrated dance works by Richard Strauss of a contrasting nature: the charming waltzes from Der Rosenkavalier and Salome’s Dance, with its exhibitionistic, almost brutal sensuality.

New Year’s Eve concert with Kirill Petrenko and Daniil Trifonov

This year the MSO celebrates the holidays with “Christmas Around the World.” Baritone Ricardo Jose Rivera joins the orchestra on a global musical journey, featuring beloved carols and festive favorites from nearly a dozen countries. From the timeless melodies of Europe to the rhythmic beats of Latin America and beyond, this concert bridges cultures and traditions, uniting hearts in the warmth and goodwill of the season.

Christmas Around the World

Saenger Theatre

Join the orchestra and Calgary’s favourite Divas in this concert of Christmas treasures from Charlie Brown to Mannheim Steamroller and Josh Groban, combined with the champagne, sparkle, and inevitable hijinks of the Viennese New Year’s Eve concert featuring beloved waltzes, polkas, and arias by Strauss, Nicolai, and Lehár! Prosit Neujahr!

Christmas and Neujahrskonzert

Arts Commons

Experience the magic of the holiday season with "A Viennese Waltz Christmas" presented by the Houston Symphony under the baton of esteemed Music Director Juraj Valčuha. This enchanting concert invites you to waltz into the festivities with a selection of glittering musical pieces by the legendary Johann and Josef Strauss. From the sprightly rhythms of polkas to the sweeping melodies of the iconic Blue Danube Waltz, this event promises an evening of delightful entertainment that will have you dancing in your seat.

Set against the sparkling backdrop of Jones Hall, adorned with festive decorations and a majestic 25-foot Christmas tree, the concert offers the perfect setting for creating unforgettable holiday memories. Whether capturing the perfect holiday selfie or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, attendees are in for a treat.

The program features a variety of waltzes, each lasting approximately 8-10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families or those new to classical music concerts. Highlights include Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Kaiser-Walzer," "Egyptischer Marsch," and the "Die Fledermaus Overture," alongside Josef Strauss's "Die Libelle" and "Feuerfest," among others.

Conductor Juraj Valčuha, known for his expressive depth and elegant style, promises to bring these timeless pieces to life with his dynamic conducting and deep musical understanding.

This exclusive concert is currently available to subscribers only, offering them the chance to secure their seats for a season filled with musical wonders. The performances are scheduled for December 7, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and December 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Jones Hall.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the joy and beauty of Viennese waltzes this holiday season with the Houston Symphony.

A Viennese Waltz Christmas

Jones Hall

Two Junior Guildhall ensembles - the Symphony Orchestra and String Ensemble - take to the stage to perform pieces by Nino Rota, Finzi, Strauss and Borodin.

Junior Guildhall Symphony Orchestra and String Ensemble

Milton Court Concert Hall

2024 Spo Rush Hour Concert Ⅲ

Namdaemoon Presbyterian Church

Seoul Anglican Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Nicholas

Prize-winning cellist Anthony Ross will leave his home as principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra to perform his compelling interpretation of Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto on the stage of Whiting Auditorium. A favorite among cellists, the piece rose to wide acclaim nearly 40 years after it premiered, when celebrity cellist Jacqueline du Pré released a recording in the 1960s. FSO will bookend the concerto with iconic pieces by Johann Strauss, Jr. and Richard Strauss. Strauss Jr.’s The Blue Danube is so well loved, in fact, that Austria adopted it as a second national anthem. The work by Richard Strauss has also been adopted as an anthem of sorts by sci-fi fanatics everywhere.

Icons & Anthems: Elgar & The Blue Danube

Flint Institute of Music

Brothers Jonathan & Tom Scott perform a programme of duos for piano and organ, demonstrating the full range of sounds and colours available from this brilliant combination with a programme of well known classical works in the duo’s own virtuosic arrangements. 

Jonathan and Tom perform in instrumental combinations which cover the entire keyboard spectrum with a busy international concert schedule of performances across the UK, as well as at major festivals and concert halls in Spain, France, Germany, Norway, Finland, Romania, Sweden, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea. Their online performance videos have totalled well over 80 million views and are among the most watched in the world.


Scott Brothers Duo

The Bridgewater Hall

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra presents Bohemian Rhapsody as the first concert of the 2024-2025 season!

“Bohemian Rhapsody” concert

Brazosport College

Bohemian Rhapsody

SPO Park Concert 2024 with B.Grimm Power Korea

Seoul Forest Family Yard

Our new ​​Ensemble concerts feature a smaller ensemble of musicians from the Orchestra and are planned in a family and child friendly, warm, casual and short (1-hour) format.

Introducing the Culver City  Symphony Ensemble

Grace Lutheran Church

Step into a world where the symphony comes alive with the electrifying spirit of Serious Fun! Join Lakeview Orchestra and conductor Jeffrey Parthun on Sunday, April 14, for an afternoon that's all about the thrill of music and the joy of performance. 

Serious Fun at the Symphony

Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

This season's New Year's Concert is a traditional Viennese new year's concert with music written by, among others, Johann Strauss the Younger and Franz Lehár. Manfred Honeck is the conductor, and Mari Eriksmoen is the soloist.

Ring in the New Year with a glamorous New Year’s concert! The musicians of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra have a treat in store for you, inviting Maria Bengtsson to join them on stage. The Swedish soprano is primarily known for her performances in operas by Mozart and Strauss. Together with the orchestra she will perform a varied, festive programme with the occasional nod to the traditional New Year’s concert in Vienna. A great opportunity to raise a toast to the New Year together!

New Year’s concert: The sound of freedom

Cultuurcentrum Hasselt

We are brought to Vienna, the Vienna of the late 1800 and early 1900; to the city of great art and paradoxes, to the city of elegance and walzes, to the city of eroticism and psychoanalysis. It was an age of great discoveries and creativity, of deep introspection and wild expressionism. Wien, wien, nur du allein has shown this kind of light-heartedness and profoundness at the same time.

Epiphany Concert

Stockholm City Hall

The Euritmus Association and the Alpine Symphony Orchestra bring the great charm of Viennese music to Belluno, along with the most beautiful works of the symphonic repertoire of all time. The result is an unforgettable concert that transports audiences to the Habsburg cafés of the late 19th century, allowing them to experience the gentle lightheartedness of the Belle Époque.

Grand New Year's Eve Concert 2024

Teatro "Dino Buzzati"

Studio Recitals feature students who all study with the same faculty instructor. These young artists represent their studio with a program curated by their teacher.

Voice Students of Susanne Mentzer

Bowes Center

Join us for a mesmerizing afternoon in Vienna as The Apollo Orchestra, under the baton of esteemed conductor David Neely, presents a selection of the most enchanting highlights from Operettas and Zarzuelas. This special performance will take place at the Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 4:00 PM.

Experience the magic of Vienna through the music of Johann Strauss Jr., Franz Lehár, Georges Bizet, Jacinto Guerrero, and more, brought to life by the talented musicians of The Apollo Orchestra. The program will feature beloved pieces such as the Overture to Die Fledermaus, the Vilja Aria from The Merry Widow, and the Blue Danube Waltz, among others. 

Adding to the allure of the afternoon, guest soloists Javier Arrey, baritone, and Kresley Figueroa, soprano, will grace the stage, lending their exquisite voices to this celebration of Operetta and Zarzuela.

Admission to this event is free, with complimentary parking available to ensure a hassle-free experience for all attendees. As seating is limited, advance ticket reservations are highly recommended. Secure your spot by reserving your free tickets via electronic download/email today.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Operetta and Zarzuela with The Apollo Orchestra. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable afternoon in Vienna with you.

The Apollo Orchestra with conductor, David Neely presents an afternoon in Vienna: Highlights from Operettas and Zarzuelas.

Montgomery College

Prepare to countdown and blast off with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, as we leave the Earth behind and pilot a spaceship through the Solar System to visit some of our nearest space-dwelling neighbours. We’ll encounter some friendly, and some not-so-friendly, extra-terrestrials and get caught up in some Star Wars before boldly going where no concert has ever gone before – to a party in The Planets! This concert is truly out of this world and features music from Holst’s The Planets, Star Wars, Star Trek, Super Mario Galaxy and of course, E.T.

Intergalactic Adventure: Relaxed Family Concert

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Step into an unforgettable evening where the sweeping rhythms and vibrant energy of the ballroom unfold. Portland Chamber Orchestra’s Grand Ballroom Carnaval celebrates the rich traditions of ballroom dance, brought to life through the music of legendary composers—from the timeless sophistication of Beethoven and the waltzing charm of Strauss to the passionate tango flair of Piazzolla. 

Before the concert begins, you’re invited to join the complimentary, beginner-friendly ballroom dance lesson perfect for all ages and abilities in The Reser’s Lobby at 6:30pm. Then, take your seat and let the music transport you as the orchestra explores how composers personalized and personified dance through their music.

Grand Ballroom Carnaval

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

Immerse yourself in the sparkle of Johann Strauss with the lively Overture to Die Fledermaus, the exuberant Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, and the glittering Blue Danube Waltz. Be swept away by the romance of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Waltz and the festive magic of his Nutcracker Suite.

Adding to the celebration, soprano Claire Wild brings the beauty of the golden operetta age to life with show-stopping arias and songs by Lehár, Strauss, and Suppé – from the fiery ‘Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß’ to the playful ‘Laughing Song’ from Die Fledermaus.

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candelight

Cadogan Hall 

Each stopover will introduce you to a different sound world, combining lively rhythms and captivating melodies. Under the direction of conductor Zoe Zeniodi, the musicians will be joined by soprano Sheva Tehoval, the distinguished guest of this festive event. Together, they will perform works with multiple influences, reflecting the richness of the world's musical heritage. A moment of sharing, joy, and escape to experience with family or friends, to start the year with a smile.

Opéra Berlioz

Ring in 2026 in style with The Syracuse Orchestra! With a program of rousing music in the Viennese tradition of New Year’s polkas, marches, and waltzes, you’ll be tapping your feet and inviting your neighbor to dance.

Viennese New Year

Inspiration Hall

Copenhagen Phil is once again preparing for one of the year's big and atmospheric events, when the symphony orchestra kicks off 2026 with a very special musical fireworks display that celebrates the beauty of life, the seductive rhythms of music and unforgettable melodies - from Vienna to Harlem.

New Year's concert

Fredensborg Hall

Kalundborghallen

Køgehallerne - Spar Nord Arena

The Conservatory Concert Hall

Royal Stage, Hillerød

BORREN - Højby Idræts- og Kulturcenter

Nykøbing F Hallen

As tradition dictates, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra rings in the New Year with a musical journey to Vienna. For 2026, the celebration begins in Spain, with guitarist Juan Manuel Cañizares performing Joaquín Rodrigo’s melancholic Concierto de Aranjuez, a jewel of the classical guitar repertoire. Manuel de Falla’s vibrant Spanish folk dances follow, setting the stage for a Viennese festivity. Then the Viennese party really erupts, because waltzes and polkas and Johann Strauss Jr.: this belongs to New Year as much as fireworks and bubbles!

New Year's Concert in Hasselt

Concert in Luzern 2026

Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre

Welcome to a carnivalesque evening full of lively rhythms and magnificent orchestration! The concert begins with Dvořák's sparkling Carnival Overture , followed by two lively overtures by Johann Strauss. Solo violinist Hanan Santos brings Paganini's virtuoso Carnival of Venice to a brilliant climax. The concert continues with Berlioz's fiery Roman Carnival Overture , which captures the festive atmosphere of Rome.

Carnival of Sounds with J. Strauss and N. Paganini

University of Salzburg Great Hall of the University

Duo Beaux Arts, a Steinway Ensemble, offers a program of piano duet repertoire that blends charm, lyricism, and brilliance. Highlights include Schubert’s deeply expressive Fantasy in F Minor, selections from Ravel’s evocative Mother Goose Suite, Chabrier’s spirited España, and a graceful transcription of Johann Strauss Jr.’s Blue Danube Waltz.

Chamber Series III – Duo Beaux Arts

Blake Library (Martin County Library System)

Vero Beach Museum of Art

Hear and experience more at RO NOW, where we'll immerse you in the finest symphonic music. Host Christiaan Kuyvenhoven and the orchestra will share captivating musical examples and insights before the concert, offering a deeper understanding of the extraordinary compositions ahead. As for the concert itself, the music will delight, move and stay with you long after the final note. Afterwards, you're welcome to stick around in the foyer to enjoy live music and a drink on the house.

Symphonic Waltzes

Amare

Paris and Vienna were Europe’s musical capitals in the 19th century, inspiring each other with elegant dance music and lively operettas. François-Xavier Roth conducts the Oslo Philharmonic in a New Year’s program that combines Strauss waltzes with French composers who refined and extended Vienna’s influence.

Johann Strauss Jr.

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 30, 2025

Grand Ballroom Carnaval · Portland Chamber Orchestra

Dec 30, 2025

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candelight · Cadogan Hall

Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026

New Year's Concert · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Jan 4, 2026

Viennese New Year · The Syracuse Orchestra

9 - 17 Jan, 2026

New Year's concert · Copenhagen Phil

Past events

Dec 16, 2025

The Blue Danube · BBC Philharmonic

Nov 22, 2025

A Vienna New Year's Celebration · Plainfield Symphony

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