Concerts by candle glow in Vienna

Which concerts by candle glow can I book?

Both Salvatorsaal concerts take place at Barnabitengasse 14 in Vienna’s 6th district and last 50 minutes.

• Freddie Mercury Opera Show by Candle Glow: listed dates include 10–17 November 2026, with further dates through 9 March 2027.
• Chopin & Viennese Friends by Candle Glow: listed dates include 11–18 November 2026, with further dates through 9 March 2027.
• Check the date and start time on Tiqets before booking.

Are these the Fever concerts?

These Salvatorsaal concerts are not part of the Fever Candlelight series, which this site does not sell.

Which evening concerts take place in churches?

Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church) hosts Classic Ensemble Vienna for a 60-minute concert featuring music by composers including Beethoven, Bach and Mozart.

Karlskirche (St. Charles’ Church) presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on Baroque instruments: 75 minutes, starting at 20:15 on listed concert dates.

These are evening church concerts; the supplied listings do not describe them as candlelit performances.

• Explore Church concerts for the wider selection.
• See Peterskirche for Classic Ensemble Vienna.
• See Karlskirche for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

Where do I book?

Choose a concert and check dates on Tiqets, where you complete your booking.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose between Salvatorsaal and a church concert?

Start with the music rather than the lighting. Salvatorsaal offers two different 50-minute programmes under the “by Candle Glow” wording. One centres on Freddie Mercury’s songs; the other is a piano recital of Chopin and composers connected with Vienna’s musical tradition.

The Freddie Mercury Opera Show adapts rock songs for opera voices and piano. Classical works that influenced Mercury’s art appear alongside his songs, and the programme also includes themes inspired by traditional Indian music. Choose this format if you want vocal arrangements rather than a piano-only recital.

Chopin & Viennese Friends focuses on piano music from the Classical and Romantic periods. The programme combines Chopin with his Viennese contemporaries and earlier composers. The listing describes a selection of works rather than a fixed, item-by-item running order.

Both concerts take place at Salvatorsaal, Barnabitengasse 14. Allow 10 minutes before the performance for arrival. Concert entry is included in both products; food and drinks are not included in the Freddie Mercury show ticket. The supplied listings do not state the start times, so check your selected performance on Tiqets.

For a church setting, compare the programme and duration separately. Classic Ensemble Vienna performs at Peterskirche for 60 minutes, with music by composers including Beethoven, Bach and Mozart. A programme flyer is included, and you exchange your smartphone voucher for a paper ticket at the entrance.

At Karlskirche, the programme is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on Baroque instruments. The concert lasts 75 minutes and starts at 20:15, with doors opening at 19:45. Exchange your ticket at the venue box office at least 20 minutes before the performance. Children under 6 are not admitted.

The practical difference is therefore more than candle glow: the four options vary in repertoire, performing format, duration and ticket procedure. Choose the programme first, then check the available date and booking conditions. For Karlskirche, dress for the weather: the church can be cold in winter and warm in summer.