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New Year’s Eve in Vienna

  • 22.12.2025
  • Vienna events today, What to do in Vienna

If you still do not know what to do in Vienna on New Year’s Eve, we have a tip for you. Here is a list of the best events taking place in Vienna on December 31!

1. Danube Tower Gala Evening
2. New Year’s Eve concert
3. Vienna City Hall New Year’s Eve Gala
4. New Year’s party in the heart of Vienna
5. New Year’s Eve view in Vienna
6. Viennese New Year’s Eve party
7. Zoku Vienna Rooftop Party
8. Party at the Riesenradplatz
9. Grelle Forelle Silvester
10. New Year’s Eve under the sign of the stars

1. Danube Tower Gala Evening

Celebrate New Year’s Eve high above Vienna in the Danube Tower. Enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the city, accompanied by a gala dinner, live music or DJ, and a glass of sparkling wine for the midnight toast. Whether it’s a luxurious dinner, evening buffet, or simply the view from the indoor terrace, the Danube Tower offers an unforgettable experience.

Donauturm Gala abend

2. New Year’s Eve concert

If you want to welcome in the New Year with high-quality music and culture, the Vienna Konzerthaus is the place to be. On December 31, 2025, guests can look forward to a varied program of classical music, jazz, and world music from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy a stylish end to the year in an elegant setting and experience the architecture and atmosphere of the historic concert hall.

Silvesterkonzert

3. Vienna City Hall New Year’s Eve Gala

Welcome the New Year in style. The New Year’s Eve gala at Vienna City Hall is the place to be. Guests enjoy a 4-course gala dinner accompanied by classical and dance music performed by the Hofball Orchestra. The highlight is the midnight waltz, followed by champagne and dancing. An elegant dress code and exclusive ambience make this evening an unforgettable Viennese New Year’s Eve experience.

Silvestergala

4. New Year’s party in the heart of Vienna

On the Ringstrasse, at Stephansplatz, and in the city center, visitors can enjoy food, punch, and drinks from various stands, as well as live music, DJs, and a variety of stage performances. The highlight is midnight with the Danube Waltz, when everyone dances together outside. The New Year’s Eve Trail offers a lively, open celebration for anyone who wants to enjoy music, food, and the special atmosphere of Vienna right on the street.

Silvesterpfad

5. New Year’s Eve view in Vienna

Welcome the New Year with a breathtaking view over Vienna! At 11:30 p.m., colorful fireworks light up the sky at Kahlenberg and other vantage points. Perfect for romantics, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxed New Year’s Eve.

Silvesterblick

6. Viennese New Year’s Eve party

Celebrate the New Year at Vienna’s biggest New Year’s Eve party at the Prater Dome & Riesenradplatz! Starting at 10 p.m., four dance floors, top DJs, music for every taste, and an unforgettable party night until the early hours of the morning await you. Secure your tickets now!

Wiener Silvesterparty

7. Zoku Vienna Rooftop Party

Ring in the New Year in style! At the Rooftop NYE Party at Zoku Vienna, you can expect dinner, live music, DJ sets, and unlimited drinks. Plus, a spectacular view of the city. Celebrate New Year’s Eve from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. under the open sky!

Zoku Vienna Rooftop Party

8. Party at the Riesenradplatz

Are you ready for Vienna’s biggest outdoor party? Dance to EDM, hip-hop, and classics, relax in the rooftop chill-out area, and enjoy the spectacular view of the illuminated Ferris wheel. WELCOME 2026 is waiting for you!

Party am Riesenradplatz

9. Grelle Forelle Silvester

The Grelle Forelle is one of Vienna’s legendary underground clubs for techno, house, and minimal. At the turn of the year, there is a special New Year’s Eve party with international DJs, several dance areas, and an open-air terrace.

Silvester Grelle Forelle

10. New Year’s Eve under the sign of the stars

New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be loud and hectic – the Vienna Planetarium offers a quiet but impressive alternative. At the “Cosmic Fireworks” show, you can experience a silent spectacle in the dome sky: exploding stars, glowing nebulae, polar lights, and dynamic solar flares.

Silvester im Zeichen der Sterne

Photo by @meletispix

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