Behavior in concert
When am I allowed to cat? What happens if I’m late? Find out everything you need about concert etiquette for a typical concert experience at the Musikverein Vienna.
Punctuality
Don’t come at the last minute. Bring a little time with you and let yourself be inspired by the ambience. Admire the rooms in which Anton Bruckner, Gustav Mahler and Johannes Brahms played …
Take your seat in good time. A gong will remind you that it is time to take your seat. After the auditorium doors have closed, it is only possible to take your seat during the applause breaks or even after the first half of the concert out of consideration for the artists.
Applause
In Vienna, it is customary not to interrupt the music by clapping. Even if you are particularly enthusiastic about the performance, you should only clap at the end of a piece when the conductor has lowered their arms – the brief moment when the last note fades away can still be properly savored. The artists are then all the happier for the frenetic applause. Applause is also very welcome when soloists or conductors enter or leave the stage.
At your seat
All listeners benefit from your switched-off phone. Especially you, as you can concentrate all your senses on the music.
Your new top hat is an eye-catcher, but your hairstyle also deserves admiration. Please refrain from wearing voluminous headgear out of consideration for those sitting behind you.
Please avoid talking during the concert. Due to the unique acoustics of our halls, even the slightest whisper is very disturbing.
Food and drinks may not be taken into the hall. Enjoy refreshments at the buffet during the break. To avoid waiting times during the concert break, you can pre-order your selection from Gerstner.
