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New Year's Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic: A celebration of music and joy!
On January 1, 2026, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert at the Musikverein, live in over 150 countries.
New Year's Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic: A celebration of music and joy!
The most exciting time of the year is just around the corner: the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert, which will take place on January 1, 2026 in the magnificent Golden Hall of the Musikverein. Rehearsals are already in full swing and promise musical fireworks that will delight millions of spectators worldwide. For the first time, Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who is also music director of well-known orchestras such as the Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra, will take over the management. [SWR] reports that the event will be broadcast in over 150 countries, with over 50 million viewers expected.
At this magnificent spectacle, music lovers can look forward to a varied program that includes pieces by composers such as Johann Strauss II, Carl Michael Ziehrer and Joseph Lanner. Particular attention is paid to the five premieres, including the “Rainbow Waltz” by Florence Price and the polka mazur “Sirenen Lieder” by Josephine Weinlich. The concert ends – how could it be otherwise – with the romantic waltz “Friedenspalmen” by Josef Strauß. This year's motto is world peace, which Nézet-Séguin particularly emphasizes. [OTS] describes that the broadcast is realized by director Michael Beyer with 14 cameras - a real show for the eye!
ORF accompanying program and comprehensive broadcasts
The ORF broadcast will start on January 1st at 11:15 a.m. and will be broadcast not only in Austria, but in 92 countries. There will also be an extensive TV supporting program on this day, which includes documentaries and the ORF film “The Magic of Art – 250 Years of the Albertina Collection”. Ballet performances by the Vienna State Ballet are also planned during the concert. There will also be comprehensive coverage of the event on ORF.at and in ORF TELETEXT, so that no one misses anything!
The ticket allocation and the rush
The enthusiasm for the New Year's concert is reflected not only in the preparations, but also in the ticket allocation. [Vienna Philharmonic] informs that due to high demand, tickets will be allocated by lottery. In March you either receive an invitation to the concert or a cancellation - the places are often booked up quickly and the demand far exceeds the supply. Those interested should therefore refrain from buying tickets on dubious platforms where prices often skyrocket.
The New Year's concert is not only a cultural highlight, but also Austria's calling card for the world, as ORF program director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz emphasizes. Take the opportunity to become a part of this festive event – whether on site or via broadcast!