The 13 Best Shows in Austria

1.Light of Creation Votive Church Immersive Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,779 reviews · 30 min · from $25Our pick

Enter Vienna’s Votive Church for Light of Creation, a seated 30-minute show in six acts. Projections turn the church into a 360-degree scene of Genesis, from the birth of light to the rise of land, water, and life. Expect powerful music, flashing effects, and a cold venue in winter.

“It was incredible. The combination of light, music, and the architecture of the church created a truly immersive and emotional experience. Very well done and absolutely worth seeing. During the winter, it is freezing cold so don't forget gloves”

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2.Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker Baking Show & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 823 reviews · 20 min · from $23Best value

At Gerstner’s Schönbrunn Palace bakery, an English or German-speaking pastry chef stretches strudel dough to near-transparency, explains the traditional filling, and serves you apple strudel with Viennese coffee. The lively show usually runs longer than its advertised 20 minutes.

“The chefs were entertaining and the apfelstrudel was excellent”

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3.Spanish Riding School 45-Minute Performance Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 731 reviews · 45 min · from $38

Watch Lipizzaner horses and riders perform three highlights of classical equitation in Vienna’s Baroque Winter Riding School. The 45-minute program includes classical music, live commentary, and the famous Airs above Ground. Choose standing or gallery seating, then exchange your voucher for a ticket before entering.

“This was amazing. I would say the standing seats can be difficult to see everything at times, but you get what you pay for. If you are willing to pay up a bit then I would recommend getting the seated seats. Otherwise, incredible.”

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4.Johann Strauss Dinner Show at the Prater

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 730 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours at The Mirage in Vienna’s Prater with a 20-piece orchestra, soprano, ballet dancers, violin soloists, and a lively conductor-host. Enjoy a freshly prepared four-course Austrian dinner, interactive moments, and a festive finale. Choose classic, vegetarian, or children’s dining.

“Excellent food, fabulous show. The violinist at the end was incredible.”

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5.Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · from $97

Spend two hours in Vienna City Hall’s historic Rathauskeller for a three-course Austrian meal and a lively musical revue. Expect Alpine dances, operetta arias, polkas, waltzes, folk songs, and music from *The Sound of Music*, performed by singers, dancers, and musicians.

“Came in late but I had an awesome experience the dancers, music and the place was amazing. I love Austria and would definitely worth the trip all the way from Mexico and Texas.”

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6.Tyrolean Folk Show Ticket in Innsbruck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 429 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Spend an evening with the Gundolf family at Innsbruck’s Alpensaal, where Tyrolean dancers, yodelers, and musicians play cowbells, zithers, alphorns, brass, and more. Your ticket includes a drink, while an optional three-course dinner adds roast pork or vegetarian dumplings and apple strudel.

“It is an enjoyable evening in a positive, friendly enviroment. The meal was quite good and of sufficient size.”

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7.Strauss Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 395 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours with 20 performers presenting Strauss favorites, opera, dance, comedy, and audience participation at Vienna’s Mirage venue. Dinner includes bread, beef tartare, Viennese roast onion, and Kaiserschmarrn. Drinks, cloakroom, and program booklet cost extra.

“Absolutely beautiful show. Amazing food and drinks. Our highlight was the ending. Tears in my eyes. Thank you.”

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8.Mirage Vienna: Burlesque Spectacular – Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Spend three hours at Vienna Prater with international burlesque artists, circus acts, live music, and a freshly prepared four-course dinner. Host Russell Brunner presents the English-language show in three acts, with food served between performances and table service throughout.

“Thank you very much for your feedback! We’re happy to hear everything was great. We look forward to welcoming you again.”

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9.Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · from $98

Spend about 2.5 hours at Vienna’s Rathauskeller for a three-course Viennese dinner and staged music, dance, and costumes from across Austria. Expect Tyrolean folk numbers, operetta favorites, a Sound of Music excerpt, and a lively Blue Danube finale. Vegetarian meals are available by request.

“A great experience! Great entertainment, food and venue. The timing of the soft music to enjoy each course and the singing and dancing was perfect. The third course does not have stewed prunes. It is delicious plums.”

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10.EXPERIENCE TIROL – Immersive Show Flex Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $32

Spend 60 minutes following Thomas and Anna through five themed rooms that bring Tyrol to life with holograms, virtual reality, and 360-degree projections. See Emperor Maximilian’s Innsbruck, mountain fires, ski jumping, Tyrolean art, and high Alpine views. English and Italian audio guides are included.

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11.Puppetry Highlights Show at the Marionettentheater

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $32Top rated

Watch Salzburg’s wooden puppets perform famous melodies from *The Magic Flute* and *The Sound of Music* in a 40-minute highlights show. You’ll sit in the historic 1913 Marionette Theatre, where skilled puppeteers bring opera, film, and playful surprises to life.

“Very good, the picture sequences on the wall and the inclusion of the puppeteers was great, I have never seen that before”

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12.Strauss Classical Concert with Soprano & Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · from $74

At Vienna’s House of Strauss, explore the Strauss Exhibition from 7:00 PM, enjoy Austrian sparkling wine at 8:00 PM, then hear Strauss and Mozart with orchestra and soprano from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Choose VIP, Category A, or Category B seating.

“Simply Wow!!! This was the best concert I have ever attended 😍😍😍”

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13.Salzburg Marionette Theatre: Highlights-The Magic of Marionettes (30 min. show)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $32

Spend about 30 minutes at Salzburg Marionette Theatre for a compact live puppet performance featuring The Sound of Music and Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Your prebooked admission gets you past the ticket line and into a theater with more than a century of puppetry tradition.

“Magnificent theater! Beautiful production! Highlights gave a very nice sampling and a behind the scenes look.”

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