Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert 2027

STRAUSS SYMPHONY OF AMERICA
Featuring members of the San Diego Symphony

Michael Zehetner, conductor (Vienna)
Brigitta Simon, soprano (Vienna)
Thomas Weinhappel, baritone (Vienna)

Featuring dancers from San Diego Ballet

A timeless tradition, a dazzling celebration, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns to Jacobs Music Center this holiday season.

This soul-stirring symphony of sound and spectacle evokes Vienna’s Golden Age by bringing the music of “Waltz King” Johann Strauss, Jr. to vivid life. With elegant costumes and lush floral arrangements decorating the stage, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert transports audiences to an era of sumptuous beauty.

Beloved by audiences across North America, this annual tradition features some of Europe's finest singers, internationally acclaimed dancers, and a full orchestra performing a soaring musical selection of overtures, arias and duets, including the Blue Danube Waltz.

Conducted and hosted with playful wit by a charming expert in Viennese music, this joyful holiday celebration invites audiences to waltz into the new year with delight.