Membership
Become a music lover
©Julia Wesely
Support music
In the circle of friends you give more than just a donation: You support young talents, make extraordinary projects possible and help to ensure that the Musikverein remains a place of artistic excellence.
Inspiring cultural experiences
Would you like to take a look behind the scenes of music and be invited to special cultural events? Our circle of friends opens doors: to monthly events and extraordinary experiences in and around the Musikverein.
Exclusive insights & personal encounters
Experience great music up close – at dress rehearsals, artist talks and selected events with Artistic Director Dr. Stephan Pauly, as well as other experts who provide exciting insights into the works and their backgrounds.
You can purchase memberships for the 2026/27 season in our online shop. If you are interested in a membership for the 2025/26 season, please contact our box office
Regular Member € 90,—
As a full member, you will receive discounts on your subscriptions, have an exclusive right to buy tickets in advance and receive our publications regularly.
Your benefits
- 10 % discount on 2 subscriptions per cycle
- Exclusive advance ticket purchasing rights for all concerts organized by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde one week before the general advance sale
- Regular mailings ofthe season brochure, the magazine Musikfreunde and special publications
- Annual gift from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Youth Member € 15,—
Youth membership is available up to the age of 30. We ask that you provide the youth member’s date of birth when registering.
Your benefits
- 10 % discount on 2 subscriptions per cycle
- Exclusive advance ticket purchasing rights for all concerts organized by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde one week before the general advance sale
- Regular mailings ofthe season brochure, the magazine Musikfreunde and special publications
- Annual gift from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Supporter € 500,- (€ 400,-*)
As a supporter, you enjoy all the benefits of the regular membership as well as a varied cultural programme.
- Monthly invitations to guided tours or exclusive events
- Mentioned by name in the magazine Musikfreunde and in the season brochure
Plus Basic Benefits
- 10 % discount on 2 subscriptions per cycle
- Exclusive advance ticket purchasing rights for all concerts organized by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde one week before the general advance sale
- Regular mailings of the season brochure, the magazine Musikfreunde and special publications
- Annual gift from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Benefactor € 1000,- (€ 850,-*)
As a benefactor, you will get to know the Musikverein behind the scenes as an additional benefit and have access to a dress rehearsal of your choice.
- Backstage tour for up to six people
- Visit to a selected dress rehearsal incl. discussion with artists if applicable
- Monthly invitations to guided tours or exclusive events
- Mentioned by name in the magazine Musikfreunde and in the season brochure
Plus Basic Benefits
- 10 % discount on 2 subscriptions per cycle
- Exclusive advance ticket purchasing rights for all concerts organized by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde one week before the general advance sale
- Regular mailings of the season brochure, the magazine Musikfreunde and special publications
- Annual gift from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Maecenas € 2.500,- (€ 2.250,-*)
As a maecenas, you will also be invited to exclusive events such as ‘Director’s Choice’ with Artistic Director
Dr Stephan Pauly. You will also receive personalised assistance with your ticket requests.
Dr Stephan Pauly. You will also receive personalised assistance with your ticket requests.
- Attend up to three dress rehearsals, including the opportunity to speak with the artists where applicable
- Personal assistance with individual ticket requests
- Invitations to exclusive events with Artistic Director Dr. Stephan Pauly
- Free cloakroom service (from 7 pm at the press cloakroom upon presentation of your membership card)
- Free programme booklet when attending a concert (available from 7 pm at the press cloakroom upon presentation of your membership card)
- Monthly invitations to guided tours or exclusive events
- Named mention in the magazine Musikfreunde and in the season brochure
Plus Basic Benefits
- 10 % discount on 2 subscriptions per cycle
- Exclusive advance ticket purchasing rights for all concerts organized by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde one week before the general advance sale
- Regular mailings of the season brochure, the magazine Musikfreunde and special publications
- Annual gift from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Donor € 5000,- (4.700,- *)
As a donor, in addition to the possibility of preferential ticket purchases, you can also look forward to an exclusive gift from the Musikverein. Bärbel Holaus-Heintschel would be delighted to hear from you personally: b.holaus@musikverein.at
- Invitation to the season-opening concert for two people
- Attendance at up to three dress rehearsals, including a chance to meet the artists where applicable
- Personal assistance with individual ticket requests
- Invitations to exclusive events with Artistic Director Dr. Stephan Pauly
- Free cloakroom service (from 7 pm at the press cloakroom upon presentation of your membership card)
- Free programme booklet when attending a concert (from 7 pm at the press cloakroom upon presentation of your membership card)
- Monthly invitations to guided tours or exclusive events
- Named mention in the magazine Musikfreunde and in the season brochure
- Exclusive annual gift from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien
Plus Basic Benefits
- 10 % discount on 2 subscriptions per cycle
- Exclusive advance ticket purchasing rights for all concerts organized by the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde one week before the general advance sale
- Regular mailings of the season brochure, the magazine Musikfreunde and special publications
- Exclusive annual gift from the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Patron € 10.000,— & Founder € 100.000,—
Patronin | Patron €10.000,-
With your donation, you can set an individual example and support a project that is particularly close to your heart. Your name will remain associated with the Musikverein – visibly and effectively. Bärbel Holaus-Heintschel would be delighted to hear from you personally: b.holaus@musikverein.at
Stifterin | Stifter € 100.000,-
We would be happy to inform you about this particularly generous form of support in a personal meeting. As a Stifter:in, you will be following in the footsteps of those visionary personalities who made the founding of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde and the construction of the Musikverein possible over 200 years ago. Your name will be immortalized on an honorary plaque in the foyer of the building – as a visible sign of your extraordinary commitment. We would be delighted if you would contact Bärbel Holaus-Heintschel: b.holaus@musikverein.at
© Julia Wesely
Apply for Membership
Membership is a seasonal fee and, therefore, valid from September to the end of the following June.
The term is shortened for bookings within the season by the corresponding period.
The term is shortened for bookings within the season by the corresponding period.
Membership card
Your personal membership card will be sent to you by post to the address given.
Concert box-office
+43 1 505 81 90
tickets@musikverein.at
Bösendorferstraße 12, 1010 Wien
Bank details
Payment can be made by bank transfer. Please provide your name, address and date of birth with the bank transfer.
Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien
Bank Austria
AT97 1200 0103 1008 0800
BIC: BKAUATWW
Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien
Bank Austria
AT97 1200 0103 1008 0800
BIC: BKAUATWW
