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

The annual classical concert traditionally held on New Year's Day in Vienna is the Vienna New Year's Concert.

The concert is performed by the Vienna Philharmonic and is best known for music by the Strauss family, especially Johann Strauss II. It takes place at the Musikverein's Golden Hall and is broadcast internationally, making it one of the most widely recognized classical-music events associated with the New Year.

The first concert in the series was held on December 31, 1939, during the Second World War. From 1941 onward, the main performance was scheduled on New Year's Day. The program usually concludes with the “Blue Danube” waltz and the “Radetzky March,” though the conductor and exact program vary.

Despite its New Year's association, the event is not a midnight countdown. Its formal concert setting and morning start distinguish it from public street celebrations held on New Year's Eve.