Concerts in St. Anne's Church you can book now
One concert series is currently offered in the Annakirche. The event page lists all dates and the programme rotation.
- Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)Hear Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, or Schubert on period instruments, performed by a string ensemble from renowned Viennese orchestras in St. Anne's Church.Sep 19, 2026 - EUR 33.00
A baroque jewel off Kärntner Strasse
The Annakirche has medieval origins and received its present baroque interior in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when the Jesuits ran the church and its adjoining school. The ceiling frescoes by Daniel Gran, the gilded stucco and the marble altars give the single-nave interior a richness that is surprising for its size. Because the room is small, every seat is close to the musicians and the sound wraps around the audience without amplification.
The church stands at Annagasse 3B, a pedestrian lane between Kärntner Strasse and Seilerstätte. From the State Opera it is about three minutes on foot; from Stephansplatz or Karlsplatz about five.
- AddressAnnagasse 3B, 1010 Vienna, in the pedestrian zone just off Kärntner Strasse.
- Nearest stationsKarlsplatz (U1, U2, U4) and Stephansplatz (U1, U3), each about five minutes on foot.
- InteriorSingle-nave baroque church with ceiling frescoes by Daniel Gran; heated in the colder months.
- SeatingFree seating in the church; arrive early for the front pews.
The concert: chamber music on period instruments
The Classic Exclusive series in the Annakirche is deliberately different from the costumed palace concerts. A string ensemble of musicians from renowned Viennese orchestras plays complete works rather than highlights, on instruments and in a style close to the composers' own time. The programme rotates between Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert; the event page shows which composer is scheduled for each date.
Concerts begin at 20:00 and last about seventy minutes without an interval, which leaves the rest of the evening free for dinner in the centre. Tickets start at EUR 33 with free seating, and a printed programme is included.
- ProgrammeComplete works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven or Schubert, rotating by date.
- TimingStart 20:00, about 70 minutes, no interval.
- EnsembleString ensemble of musicians from major Viennese orchestras, period instruments.
- Tickets fromEUR 33, free seating, programme included.
Who this concert suits
Choose the Annakirche if you want to hear how Viennese classical music sounds in the kind of room it was written for, if you prefer a shorter evening, or if you are travelling on a modest budget: it is the most affordable classical concert in our catalogue. It is also a good second concert for visitors who have already booked a palace or Musikverein evening and want something more intimate.
Churches are cooler than concert halls even when heated, so bring a layer in winter. Dress is casual to smart-casual. The pews are wooden; the concert is short enough that this rarely matters.
Church concerts in Vienna: how they compare
Vienna has a long tradition of concerts in churches, from the Karlskirche and Peterskirche to smaller parish churches. What sets the Annakirche apart is scale: it is small enough that a string quartet or sextet fills the room, and the programme is built around complete works. If you want a full orchestra, gilded halls or singers in costume, the palace and Musikverein concerts are the better fit.
St. Anne's Church concerts at a glance
| Question | Answer | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Venue | Annakirche, Annagasse 3B, 1010 Vienna | Pedestrian lane off Kärntner Strasse |
| Start and duration | 20:00, about 70 minutes | No interval |
| Programme | Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven or Schubert | Complete works, rotates by date |
| Tickets from | EUR 33 | Free seating, programme included |
| Nearest U-Bahn | Karlsplatz or Stephansplatz | About 5 minutes on foot |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the concert in St. Anne's Church?
About seventy minutes without an interval, starting at 20:00.
Are seats reserved?
No. Seating is free within the church, so arriving fifteen to twenty minutes early gives you the best choice of pews.
Is the church heated in winter?
Yes, the church is heated during the colder months, though churches stay cooler than concert halls; a light extra layer is sensible.
Which composer will I hear?
The programme rotates between Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert. The event page shows the composer scheduled for each date before you book.