All venues · Vienna, Austria · 11 June 2027
Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn 2027. Dates and tickets.
The 2027 programme has one evening, on 11 June. Entry is free.
- 2027 season
- 11 June 2027 source
- Evenings
- 1
- Prices
- Entry is free and you don't need a ticket. source
- Capacity
- There are no numbered seats for the public, as you stand in the park. The Vienna Philharmonic says around 60,000 people come every year. source
- Roof
- Fully open-air, no roof
- Doors
- So far the park has opened in the afternoon. In 2026, according to the Vienna news site vienna.at, people could get in from about 5 pm through the Hietzing Gate and the Meidling Gate. If too many people come, the park can be closed for safety reasons, so arrive early for a good spot. The times for 2027 have not been published yet. source
- If it rains
- The Vienna Philharmonic's website gives no bad-weather rule and no backup date. source
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the organiser's own information.
Your evening on Friday, 11 June 2027 · Concert, programme to be announced
Calendar 2027
When does Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn play in 2027? The times for this evening are shown at the top.
The 2027 Summer Night Concert takes place on Friday 11 June 2027. So far the Vienna Philharmonic has only announced the date. Conductor, guest artists, programme and start time for 2027 are not yet known. For comparison, in 2026 the concert was on Friday 19 June 2026 at 8.45 pm, conducted by Lorenzo Viotti with the Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel. The programme mixed well-known pieces from opera, operetta, ballet and musicals.
Source: wienerphilharmoniker.at
Tickets
Is Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn free? Directly from the organiser, plus a bed nearby.
Links to packages, hotels and tours go to partners. You pay the same price as buying from them directly.
Entry is free and you don't need a ticket. You choose your own spot in the park, so whoever arrives first stands closest. In 2026 the few seats were reserved for invited guests and sponsors. People with a disability card can register for the accessible seating area on the Philharmonic's website from May 2027.
You don't need a ticket for the Summer Night Concert, because entry is free. If someone tries to sell you tickets, that is not an offer from the Vienna Philharmonic.
Organiser's websiteIt is late when the performance ends. A room nearby saves a night-time journey.
Is Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn worth it?
The Summer Night Concert is the easiest way to hear one of the world's most famous orchestras outdoors for free. You will be standing among tens of thousands of people, and unless you arrive early you will often only see the stage from far away. If you prefer it calmer, stay further back and enjoy the music with a view of the palace and the Gloriette.
Before you go
What should I know before an evening in Vienna?
The Vienna Philharmonic's website gives no bad-weather rule and no backup date. On the day, check the orchestra's website shortly before you set off to see whether the concert is on.
sourceSo far the park has opened in the afternoon. In 2026, according to the Vienna news site vienna.at, people could get in from about 5 pm through the Hietzing Gate and the Meidling Gate. If too many people come, the park can be closed for safety reasons, so arrive early for a good spot. The times for 2027 have not been published yet.
Schönbrunn Palace is in the west of Vienna. From the UK, fly to Vienna and take the train or airport bus into the city. Then take underground line U4 to Hietzing or Schönbrunn station. From Hietzing it is a short walk to the Hietzing Gate, which was the entrance in 2026. The organisers recommended public transport in 2026.
After the concert tens of thousands of people leave the park at once. Expect the U4 and the trams to be very full and allow extra time. No end time has been published for 2027.
The organisers do not mention any parking for the concert. In 2026 they recommended coming by public transport.
The organisers mention no dress code, and you stand on gravel and grass. Comfortable shoes and something warm for later are a good idea, as the concert ends after sunset.
Children need no ticket, like everyone else. However, prams and pushchairs were not allowed on the grounds in 2026. With so many people around, agree on a meeting point with small children.
In 2026 prams, folding chairs, blankets, umbrellas, e-scooters, bicycles and animals were not allowed on the grounds. The rules for 2027 have not been published yet.
Frequently asked questions about Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn
When is the 2027 Summer Night Concert?
It is on Friday 11 June 2027. Time, conductor and programme have not been announced yet.
Does the Summer Night Concert cost anything?
No, entry is free and you don't need a ticket. You find your own spot in the park.
When should I arrive?
Arrive several hours before the start. In 2026 the gates opened around 5 pm and the concert began at 8.45 pm. If it gets too crowded, the park may be closed.
Can I bring a blanket or a chair?
No, in 2026 blankets and folding chairs were not allowed. Umbrellas, prams and bikes were not allowed either.
Can I watch it on TV?
Yes, it is broadcast on TV in many countries. Where there is no TV broadcast, Medici.TV streams it online.
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