The European capital that hosts the annual Vienna New Year's Concert on January 1 is Vienna.
The concert is performed by the Vienna Philharmonic in the Musikverein's Golden Hall. Its program is centered on music by the Strauss family, especially Johann Strauss II, along with works by related composers. The performance is broadcast to many countries and has become one of the most recognizable classical-music events associated with the new year.
The first concert in the series took place on December 31, 1939, during the period of Nazi rule, and later concerts moved to the morning of January 1. The program traditionally ends with the “Blue Danube” waltz and the “Radetzky March,” although the exact order and additional works vary. Audience members often clap along to the march, following the conductor's lead.