What is the name of the annual classical concert broadcast from Vienna on New Year's Day?

The annual classical concert broadcast from Vienna on New Year's Day is the Vienna New Year's Concert.

The concert is performed by the Vienna Philharmonic in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein. Its program centers on music by the Strauss family, especially Johann Strauss II, whose waltzes and polkas became closely associated with Viennese musical culture. The performance is broadcast internationally and is a major New Year tradition beyond Austria.

The first concert in the series took place on December 31, 1939. After World War II, the regular New Year's Day format became established, and the event developed its modern international profile. The conductor changes from year to year, rather than belonging permanently to one person.

The concert is often confused with a New Year's Eve event because its program celebrates the same holiday season. However, the principal performance takes place on January 1, and the venue is the Musikverein's Golden Hall. The program traditionally ends with the “Blue Danube” and “Radetzky March,” though the exact running order can vary.