Concert · Musikverein Vienna
Soprano
Soprano
A festive afternoon of the world’s most beautiful Christmas music, live in Vienna’s Golden Hall.
Sunday
6 December 2026 · 3:30 pm
Golden Hall
Official tickets from the Musikverein Wien
Christmas, the way it should feel
- December fills up with lists, queues and wrapping paper.
- You are in Vienna for Advent and want something truly special.
- You want one afternoon that really feels like Christmas.
This year, give yourself that afternoon.
“Christmas is the time when we remember how much peace, love and the people we love truly matter. That is what I want to share with my voice.”
Marija Vidović
A journey through the
Christmas traditions of the world
Following her sold-out concert in the Golden Hall in November 2025, soprano Marija Vidović returns to the Musikverein with a new, radiant programme. Together with WienSinfonietta and conductor Jörg Birhance, she takes you on a Christmas journey across Europe and beyond: from Italian and French carols and Viennese elegance to Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, from Verdi’s grand opera to treasured songs of her native Croatia and a festive greeting from Mexico.
Beloved carols, classical masterpieces, festive orchestral music and a few musical surprises, in brilliant new orchestral arrangements by Alexander Pashkov.
▶ Watch Marija’s official videos on YouTube
In Marija’s words
Where two worlds meet
“Vienna taught me discipline, perseverance and respect for music. This is where I grew up as an artist. But Croatia is always in my heart.”
Marija came to Vienna at eighteen and has made it her home for more than twenty years.
“The Golden Hall is a space whose beauty, history and acoustics take your breath away.”
Add Christmas music and Advent in Vienna, and you have a memory that lasts.
“With its strong message of peace, ‘Svim na zemlji’ holds a special meaning for me today.”
One of four Croatian Christmas treasures she brings to the Golden Hall in this form for the first time.
Why this concert
What your afternoon holds
Sit inside the Golden Hall
The gilded hall the whole world watches every New Year’s Day. Marija calls it a space whose beauty, history and acoustics take your breath away.
Hear Christmas from around the world
Italian, French, English, American, Croatian and Mexican carols side by side with Verdi, Gounod and Respighi. Familiar enough to hum along, fresh enough to give you goosebumps.
Make it a perfect Advent day
The concert starts at 3:30 pm and ends around 6. You walk out just as the Christmas markets on Karlsplatz and the Ringstrasse light up.
Give a gift they will remember
Two tickets under the tree say more than any parcel. A Christmas present you get to open together.
The programme
Part I
- Ottorino RespighiAntiche danze ed arie, Suite No. 3
- Veselje ti navješćujem ▶Croatian Christmas carol
- Tu scendi dalle stelleItalian Christmas carol
- Mille cherubini in coroafter Franz Schubert
- Franz SchrekerIntermezzo, Op. 8
- Les anges dans nos campagnesFrench Christmas carol
- Ave MariaVladimir Vavilov
- Radujte se, narodi ▶Croatian Christmas carol
- Charles GounodO Divine Redeemer
Part II
- Joy to the WorldLowell Mason, after Handel
- Giuseppe VerdiLa vergine degli angeli, from La forza del destino
- Por el valle de rosasMexican Christmas song
- Frank BridgeSir Roger de Coverley, A Christmas Dance
- White Christmas ▶Irving Berlin
- U se vrime godišćaCroatian Christmas carol
- Josef StraussImpromptu
- O Holy Night ▶Adolphe Adam
- Svim na zemlji ▶Croatian Christmas carol
Arrangements by Alexander Pashkov · With an intermission
▶ Watch Marija’s official video on YouTube
Back in the Golden Hall
1,600+
guests filled the Golden Hall for Marija’s sold-out
Musikverein concert in November 2025.
“Last year’s concert showed me how deeply our music can touch an international audience.”
Marija Vidović
“Allow yourself to be enchanted!”
Francisco Araiza, tenor
Marija Vidović at the Musikverein, November 2025 · Photo: Nikola Zoko
Can’t wait until December?
Listen to the album Christmas Classics
Twelve Christmas songs recorded by Marija with the Varaždin Chamber Orchestra, released by Croatia Records.
Three simple steps
How to join us
Choose your seats
Pick your seats on the Musikverein’s official seating plan.
Book in minutes
Pay securely online and receive your confirmation by email.
See you on 6 December
Doors of the Golden Hall, Musikvereinsplatz 1. Concert at 3:30 pm.
Travelling from Croatia
Advent in Vienna + the concert
Organised trips to the concert, with Advent in Vienna, are offered by:
Good to know
Before you come
How do I get tickets?
Choose your seats in the Musikverein online shop. You can also book by email at tickets@musikverein.at, by phone on +43 1 505 8190, or at the Musikverein box office.
Do I need to know classical music?
Not at all. These are Christmas songs: many you already know, a few you will want to hear again.
What will I hear?
Christmas favourites from around the world, including White Christmas, O Holy Night, Joy to the World and Tu scendi dalle stelle, together with Verdi’s La vergine degli angeli, orchestral works by Respighi, Schreker, Bridge and Josef Strauss, and traditional Croatian and Mexican carols. See the full programme above.
How long is the concert?
It starts at 3:30 pm and ends at around 6 pm, with an intermission.
What should I wear?
There is no strict dress code. The Musikverein simply asks guests to dress for the occasion. Smart, festive clothing is perfect for a Christmas afternoon in the Golden Hall: a dress or an elegant suit, or smart trousers with a shirt or blouse. Leave sportswear at home and feel free to add a little Christmas sparkle.
Where is the Musikverein?
Musikvereinsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, in the city centre, a few minutes’ walk from Karlsplatz station (U1, U2, U4).
Can I listen to the music before the concert?
Yes. Marija’s album Christmas Classics (Croatia Records) is on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Tidal.
Can I come with an organised group from Croatia?
Yes. Idea putovanja, Jakopić travel and Potepuh offer trips to the concert that include Advent sightseeing in Vienna.
6 December is closer than it looks
Sunday, 6 December 2026 · 3:30 pm
Musikverein Vienna · Golden Hall
“I want the audience to experience the true magic of Christmas.”
The best seats in the Golden Hall go first. Book yours today and the hardest part of Christmas is done.
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