Musicals in Vienna 2025/2026

Musicals have always enjoyed great popularity and are a permanent fixture in the "City of Music".

Every year, Vienna's best-known musical theatres, the Ronacher and Raimund Theater, thrill audiences with brilliant international musical hits as well as their own productions. The Vereinigte Bühnen Wiens (VBW) offer their guests an unforgettable show with a great live orchestra and often amazing special effects. This year, too, the current productions will make the hearts of many musical fans beat faster.

But the Wiener Stadthalle also offers new productions on the programme this year that will thrill. 

EXTENDED BECAUSE OF GREAT SUCCESS - He was a superstar - he was popular. The latest VBW in-house production tells the exciting and moving story of the young Viennese musician Hans Hölzel and his rise to world stardom in a spectacular and touching new musical created especially for Vienna by top-class international creatives. With over 60 million records sold, numerous number 1 hits and songs in the charts of 27 countries, Falco is still considered one of the most successful pop stars in Europe today.

ROCK ME AMADEUS - DAS FALCO MUSICAL is a tribute to the exceptional Austrian artist and honors Falco as an artist and a person. It was developed in collaboration with the Falco Private Foundation and long-time companions of Falco. His career began in the underground clubs of Vienna in the 80s. The self-created fictional character "Falco", his unforgettable songs and his eccentric and charismatic appearance made him world-famous in a very short time. In addition to Falco's greatest hits, the audience can expect an exciting journey through emotions, successes, escapades and the recurring inner turmoil of the "Falcon", which promises deep insights into his innermost self.

Details:

Where: Ronacher, Seilerstätte 9, 1010 Vienna.

Season: from 07th October 2023

Ticket prices: from 29 EUR (click here for tickets)

A phenomenon is back: new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Following the great success of CATS, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien is bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA back to Vienna. Artistic Director Christian Struppeck is bringing Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which has never before been seen in German-speaking countries, to the Raimund Theater from spring 2024. The new production has already been completely sold out in the UK, the USA and Australia, where it was shown at the prestigious Sydney Opera House.

The legendary chandelier, thrilling passion and world-famous melodies
International critics rave that Cameron Mackintosh's new production is "bigger and better than ever before". The production impresses with many spectacular special effects - including the including the legendary chandelier -, the popular story and the breathtakingly romantic music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with all the world-famous songs such as "The Music of Night", "Think of Me", "The Phantom of the Opera", "That's all I ask of you" and "Masquerade" - with a large ensemble, accompanied of course by the VBW orchestra, also with a large cast. The VBW present a lavishly staged musical evening at the Raimund Theater that is extraordinary in every respect and not to be missed.

Details:

Where: Raimund Theatre, Wallgasse 18-20, 1060 Vienna

Season: from 15th March 2024

Ticket prices: from 29 EUR (click here for tickets)

Epic drama: powerful music and a thrilling story

The opulent musical combines monumental drama with modern sound, vibrant beats with powerful lyrics. A timeless story meets a contemporary production, creating a thrilling stage experience full of energy and surprises. With this spectacular production we are making a powerful statement and creating a monument to the legendary ruler – young, dynamic and absolutely unmistakable.

Intrigue, wars, power games: the first female empress of the Habsburg monarchy 

In a world dominated by men, a young woman arises who is not willing to remain in the shadows. Maria Theresia, who has been passionately interested in political events since childhood and is ahead of her time in many ways, defies the patriarchal imperial house and develops impressive strength and great visions. She fights against all odds and is ultimately the first woman to reach the top of the state. With unwavering courage, she leads the country through turbulent times. 

Empress, Strategist, Mother 

As the mother of sixteen children, Maria Theresa combines family care with political acumen and strategic vision. She faced the challenges of her time with unyielding courage, confronted Frederick the Great of Prussia and defied the intrigues at court. While wars convulsed Europe, she modernised the administration and the military, revolutionised education and social policy, and remained unshakable even in times of crisis – a true pioneer with a visionary spirit.

Maria Theresa's moving life as a musical 

Maria Theresa – a political icon and reformer whose influence continues to shape Europe to this day. Her groundbreaking achievements extend far beyond Austria, leaving a legacy that has had a lasting impact on history. The fascinating life of a woman who rewrote the rules of the game and changed the world – coming to the Ronacher theatre as a thrilling musical in autumn!

Details:

Where: Ronacher Theater, Seilerstätte 9, 1010 Wien

Season: from 10th October 2025

Ticket prices: from 29 EUR (click here for tickets)

Vienna, as a city of music, offers not only great musicals, but also unforgettable classical music concerts.

The music fans who want to immerse in the world of music this autumn or winter can enjoy the Schönbrunn Palace Concert, or the Schönbrunn Palace Tour & Concert.

A winter season full of musical delight awaits you. Buy your ticket now and dive in.