Spanish Riding School: Performance

The world-famous performances by the Lipizzaners take place in the baroque Winter Riding School at Hofburg Palace - the most beautiful riding hall in the world.

These performances are the result of years of training for the riders and their Lipizzaners. From the young, boisterous stallions to the fully trained School Stallions, they enchant the audience with their performance in the School Quadrille, in the Schools on and above the ground and on the Long Rein.

This atmosphere and the accompanying classical Viennese music make the wonderful presentation by the rider and their Lipizzaners even more enjoyable.

Please use the "date range function” to select your preferred date and book tickets in advance.

Duration:
Performance I and II: approx. 70 minutes
Performance short: approx. 45 minutes
Gala Performance: approx. 90 minutes

Important Information:
Children from 3 to 6 years are admitted free of charge but must be seated on an adult’s lap (“Lap Child”).

Children from 6 to 12 years are admitted at a
reduced rate.

Children under 3 years are not admitted.

Accessibility:
Due to limited wheelchair spaces, we kindly ask wheelchair users to send a request in advance at [email protected] Please note that this is no binding reservation – a written confirmation of the Spanish Riding School is required for a binding reservation. We kindly ask you to show this confirmation when picking up your ticket. Thank you for your understanding!

Please note that the Spanish Riding School is located in a listed historic building and does not have an elevator. The royal box, first and second gallery can only be reached via stairs. These areas are therefore not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Please take this into account before booking.

Please note:
Unfortunately, we can't store your wardrobe or luggage.
Dogs can not be taken to the Spanish Riding School.
The use of cameras and recording equipment is strictly forbidden
Subject to change without notice.

The Spanish Riding School
Living tradition, the values of the past blending with the passion of the present

The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution in the world which has practiced for more than 450 years and continues to cultivate classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the Haute Ecole – which can also be found on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Since 1920, the stud located in the West Styrian village of Piber has been home to the famous Lipizzaners. As the only stud in Austria, Piber’s role is to breed Lipizzaner stallions which will later demonstrate their skills in the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

The Heldenberg in Lower Austria is the third site of the Spanish Riding School. On the one hand the stallions are trained and continually exercised at this location. On the other hand they spend their well-earned summer holiday as well as two to three additional six weeks breaks there enjoying a horse-friendly life. Moreover, in Heldenberg third parties are given the opportunity to improve their horsemanship through various courses.