Oberes Belvedere

Music on Vienna's oldest organ in the Franciscan Church

Photo of the oldest organ in Vienna from the 17th century in the Franciscan Church
© Foto: Vereinigung der Freunde der Wöckherl-Orgel / Franziskanerkirche
Photo of the oldest organ in Vienna from the 17th century in the Franciscan Church

Every Friday, organ presentations with outstanding organists take place in the Franciscan Church.

The focus is on the Wöckherl organ, the oldest organ in Vienna (1642).
You will learn interesting facts about this outstanding instrument of international importance and hear music from its time of origin, for example by Frescobaldi, Kerll, Froberger, Muffat and others.

Visitors can see the organ up close and experience the interpretations directly at the organ.

Meeting point: monastery entrance, Franziskanerplatz 4, 1010 Vienna
Tickets: available from 13:45 in the entrance area of the monastery (9 euros).
Children up to 14 years have free access.

Current Dates

  • Fri. 06 Oct 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Fri. 13 Oct 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Fri. 20 Oct 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Fri. 27 Oct 2023, 2 p.m.