the evening in order
The Karlskirche concert, from Karlsplatz to the last chord
How an evening of 75 minutes of Vivaldi unfolds, from the doors to the applause.
Reserve your seats for the concert ↗The concert evening, step by step
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes before | Doors open at Karlsplatz |
| Start time (shown when you check availability) | The concert begins; no entry afterwards |
| First part | Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter from Op. 8 |
| One or two pieces | Extra works that change from week to week |
| 75 minutes in all | The performance ends |
| Afterwards | Photos are allowed again |
Getting to Karlsplatz
The church stands on Karlsplatz, on the border of Vienna's Wieden district and the inner city. Your voucher shows the meeting point for your seat category, so check it before you leave.
The half hour before
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Use the time to find your seat, take photos of the building and settle in, because pictures are not allowed once the music starts.
Finding a seat
Seats are sold in three categories on the same listing. Guests mention folding chairs and pews, and one notes that the benches have cushioned covers.
The four concertos
The programme runs through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each concerto has a sonnet behind it, so you can follow the weather, the birds and the hunt as they arrive.
The extra pieces
One or two additional pieces change from week to week and may come from Bach, Biber and other major composers.
After the last chord
The concert runs 75 minutes. Once it ends you can take pictures again.