The music scene in Vienna will be broken down in full for you today. Obviously it is a very wide ranging subject to dive into, but hopefully there will be some info here to help you out.
The best Vienna musical instrument stores seem like the logical place for us to begin. Different lists for where to buy guitars near you and the best drum shops in town will also be presented.
Expect there to be some crossover between those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
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Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops because some of you out there may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults in your area. Following that local stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records will get a shout out.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while others on a budget may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Vienna music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
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Vienna Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best Vienna musical instrument stores would be:
- Musik-Sound-Vertriebs at Wirtschaftstr 14
- Musikhaus Wien at Mariahilfer Str. 193
- Votruba Music at Lerchenfelder Gürtel 4
- Music Vidic at Quellenstr 111
- Blüthner at Lazarettgasse 29/25
- Walter Neubauer at Lothringerstr 11
- Berg Musikhaus at Josefstädter Str. 51
- Flash Secondhand Music at Mühlgasse 13
- Der Reisinger at Hahngasse 11
- Klangfarbe at Guglgasse 14 Gasometer D
Professional audio, light, and video products as well as musical instruments, DJ equipment, and karaoke systems are sold at Musik-Sound-Vertriebs. Musikhaus Wien is another outstanding option for a wide range of string, keyboard, wind, and percussion instruments in your area.
Head to Votruba Music for an array of musical instruments from various brands as well as accordions, Styrian harmonicas, and music sheets. Find everything you need about musical instruments and accessories from the latest brands to affordable alternatives at Music Vidic where lessons for children, teenagers, and adults are also offered.
Flash Secondhand Music sells rare and used vintage musical instruments near you. Discover pianos of all types including digital, keyboard, and sacral organs from well-known brands at Der Reisinger.
Choose from Klangfarbe’s wide selection of great musical instruments.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Make Music at Amerlingstr 1
- Guitars at Guglgasse 8
- Mada Gitarrenbau at Hollandstr 9/13a
Make Music provides repair and maintenance, adjustments, and all sorts of local instrument services. Have your electric and bass guitars customized or repaired at Guitars Franz Guggenberger.
Mada Gitarrenbau manufactures handmade acoustic, electric basses, and guitars of all kinds with original designs to choose from.
Drum Shops Near You
Musikdinge at Mohsgasse 3 is a good place to buy drums as well as some other customized instruments.
Instrument Repair
Instrument repairs are available at:
- Grenosi at Stuwerstr 29
- Strings and Guitars at Penzinger Str. 144/2
- K&K Musikinstrumente at Kohlgasse17
- Reinhard’s Gitarren at Freytaggasse 2-14 Stg. 19/Raum 4
Carefully handcrafted ukuleles of different varieties and sizes from soprano, concert, and tenor to bass are available at Grenosi who also excels at repairing instruments. Strings and Guitars sells phenomenal guitars that are manufactured by hand using tonewoods and does high quality repairs.
Reinhard’s Gitarren specializes in intensive repair services as well as personalized adjustments for brass instruments. You can also have your instruments repaired in Geneva at Make Music and Guitars Franz Guggenberger from some of our other lists.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Mag. Michael Luginbühl at Hauslabgasse 34
- Voice Lessons at Karlsgasse 3
- Musikschule at Staudgasse 3
- Schlagzeugschule Drumstar at Werdertorgasse 15
- Vienna Drum School at Walfischgasse 6
Mag. Michael Luginbühl’s cello music classes are open for all ages including beginners and experts. Musikschule is a private music school with over 30 highly-qualified instructors proficient in teaching instrumental lessons, as well as dance and movement.
Beginners and advanced learners are invited to Schlagzeugschule Drumstar where on-site and private drum lessons are offered. You can also get lessons at Music Vidic from our first list.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Moses Records at Lerchenfelder Str. 33
- Rave Up Records at Hofmühlgasse 1
- Sissysound Record Store at Margaretenstr 47
- Recordbag Music at Kollergerngasse 4
- Emi at Kärntner Str. 30
- Deep Soul Records at Rotenmühlgasse 3
A great selection of used records and CD’s of all genres including pop, rock, jazz, hard and heavy, blues, classics, and many more are sold at Moses Records. Rave Up Records is where you can head to for new vinyl releases that are classified according to genre including indie, 60’s and 70’s, hip-hop, trip-hop, electronic, techno, and house.
Sissysound Record Store is another excellent option for new records, CD’s, books, magazines, and used record-players. You can also choose from Deep Soul Records’ wide selection of CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl records, and books.
Vienna Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Vienna live music venues is always a good time:
- Live Music Club Replugged at Lerchenfelder Str. 23
- Music-Club at A-, Mariahilfer Gürtel 15
- Viper Room at Landstraßer Hauptstraße 38
- Classic Ensemble at Peterspl. 1
- Chelsea at U-Bahnbögen 29-30
- Szene Wien at Hauffgasse 26
- Museumsquartier Halle E at Museumsplatz 1
Live Music Club Replugged offers you drinks and hot meals with live performances by great bands and DJ’s. Witness the incredible performances of talented local musicians and artists firsthand at Music Club.
Relax in MuseumsQuartier’s calm oasis which is also known to be one of the world’s largest art and cultural areas.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music in your area:
- Takan ‘s at Haizingergasse 13
- Restaurant Galaxie at Löhrgasse 22
- Club Porgy & Bess at Riemergasse 11
- Specht at Bäckerstr 12
- Saloon Donau Plex at Wagramer Str. 79
- Galata Restaurant & Lounge at Raffineriestr 65
Discover a variety of delicacies influenced from different nations worldwide and Balkan cuisine at Restaurant Galaxie where they also accept deliveries. Club Porgy and Bess is a local jazz and music club where you can watch programs and live performances by talented musicians.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Rhiz at U-Bahnbogen 37
- Beer Saloon at Hafnersteig
- Coco at U-Bahn Bogen 34-35
- New York Bar and Music at Annagasse 8
- Nightflys American Bar at Dorotheergasse 14
- Polkadot at Albertgasse 12
Nightflys is a bar that serves over 250 exquisite cocktails along with fine whiskeys, rums, and cigars imported from all around the globe. Polkadot Bar provides you phenomenal drinks in a warm and cozy atmosphere to ensure satisfaction.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Have as much fun as you can at these music festivals near you:
- Wiener Festwochen in May/June
- Vienna Summer Music Festival in June/July
- Grafenegg Festival in August/September
- Waves Vienna in September
- Electric Spring Festival
The Grafenegg Festival is a major international classical music festival in Grafenegg near the city. The program consists of symphonic and chamber music as well as recitals and some recent attendees include the London Symphony Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with Manfred Honeck, and the Mariinsky Orchestra with Valery Gergiev.
The Waves Music Festival & Conference is a yearly international showcase for pop music with a lineup that is mainly focused on alternative and indie music. The festival takes place in a series of local music venues such as the Fluc, Flex, and Odeon.
The Vienna Summer Music Festival is a unique once in a lifetime opportunity to explore the musical culture and heritage of the city while honing the craft and furthering classical music education. It offers music students from a variety of performance and academic backgrounds an exclusive experience in a breathtaking and historic setting.
In the past we have also discussed:
- Instrument Repairs In Budapest
- Instrument Repairs In Prague
- Instrument Repairs In Munich
- Instrument Repairs In Berlin
Enjoy The Vienna Local Music Scene
We tried to cover the scene as well as possible on this page. You learned about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals in the region.
You might just know a little bit about the local music scene yourself if you made it this far. If so tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts on the scene.
It doesn’t matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Vienna we hope you enjoy yourself.
For Drum Lessons I also recommend: Vienna Drum School