How do you get tickets to André Rieu?

Tickets to André Rieu are sold through each venue's official ticketing system, usually about a year in advance. At the big venues, the sale closes early: his audience is especially loyal and returns year after year, so the concerts fill up even in cities where he performs several nights in a row. Anyone who didn't grab tickets in the first wave finds that stock has sold out, and what continues to circulate afterward comes from sources that are hard to verify. TikTik obtains tickets to André Rieu's concerts in the UK, in Budapest and in Lisbon, and also packages that include a flight and hotel alongside the ticket - to Budapest, to Vienna, to Berlin, to Manchester and to Liverpool.

Where is André Rieu performing in 2026 and 2027 — the cities and dates?

André Rieu's tour continues until summer 2027. In autumn 2026: Budapest on 16 and 17 October, Lisbon from 29 to 31 October, Bratislava on 4 and 5 November, Vienna on 6 and 7 November, Cologne on the 13th and Dortmund on 14 November, Belgrade, Zagreb and Ljubljana from 19 to 21 November, and six Christmas evenings in Maastricht — 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 December. The 2027 concerts open in Amsterdam on 9 January and in Antwerp on 10 January, and continue in Germany: Nuremberg (14.1), Munich (15.1), Mannheim (16.1), Rostock (26.1), Berlin (27.1), Hamburg (28.1) and Hanover (29.1). In February he is in France — Bordeaux (18.2), Paris (19.2) and Lyon (20.2) — and on 19 March in Bahrain. In May: Prague (8.5), four cities in Poland — Gdańsk, Łódź, Gliwice and Kraków (12 to 15.5) — and Leipzig, Chemnitz and Erfurt (26 to 28.5). In June: Kaunas (1 and 2.6), Riga (3.6) and Helsinki (5.6). And in summer 2027 the open-air concerts return to Vrijthof Square in Maastricht, his hometown — twelve evenings between 1 and 18 July, starting at nine in the evening and lasting until after midnight. For some of the dates we also have packages with flight and hotel.

How long does the concert last, and is there an intermission?

André Rieu's concert lasts between two and a half and three and a quarter hours, with an intermission of about twenty minutes. The intermission comes about an hour after the start. The venues have not yet published the exact times for the 2026 dates - they usually do so about a month before - but from his previous concerts at those same venues, the picture is consistent: the concert starts at 7:30pm and ends between 10:30 and 11pm. Note a detail that surprises many people: doors open very early - between an hour and a half and two and a half hours before the concert begins - so total time at the venue can reach four and a half hours. Anyone who has trouble standing in line or waiting a long time should plan to arrive closer to the start time. At the open-air concerts in Maastricht, the evening is even longer and ends after midnight.

Where should you sit, and what about accessibility?

All of André Rieu's concerts are in seated halls with assigned seats - there is no standing area. That also means there's no need to arrive early to grab a good spot. There are two things you must check before buying, and the venues themselves warn about them in strong terms. The first is stairs: at the venue in London, some areas include up to forty-three steps with no handrail, and some have no elevator access at all; the venue in Liverpool also notes that the seats in the stands require climbing several flights of stairs. The second is wheelchairs or walkers: at some venues you're allowed to bring them right up to the seat, but you have to leave them in a designated area during the concert, and staff assist with this. All venues have a dedicated phone line for booking accessible seats, and the recommendation is to contact it in advance and not rely on a regular purchase. The big screens on both sides of the stage ensure that even from the farthest seats you can see the details.

How do you get to an André Rieu concert from Israel?

Of all the UK cities on André Rieu's tour, only London has a direct flight from Tel Aviv. Five of the eight concerts are in the UK, but Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and Nottingham have no direct route from Israel - and neither does any other Scottish airport. The practical route is a direct flight to London, about five and a half hours, and from there by train: to Nottingham about an hour and a half from St Pancras station, and to Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow via a good rail network - Glasgow is the furthest and it's worth planning a full travel day for it. The four European cities have direct flights from Tel Aviv: Budapest about three and a half hours, Vienna about three hours forty-five minutes, Berlin about four and a quarter hours, and Lisbon about five hours forty-five minutes. In any case, when the concert ends at 10:30 or 11pm, it's worth staying overnight in the same city rather than relying on a late trip between cities.

Does an Israeli need a visa to fly to the concert?

Israelis don't need a visa for André Rieu's concerts - for the UK, an online authorization called an ETA is required. The authorization is required for Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham and London: it's not a visa, but it is mandatory and enforced at the border. Valid for two years or until the passport expires, it allows multiple entries, and you apply for it through the official website or the dedicated app. The response usually arrives within a day, but it's worth allowing up to three working days, and you must not fly before the authorization has been received by email. There is an official fraud warning: other sites charge more, and only the official channel is genuine. Budapest, Lisbon, Vienna and Berlin do not require a visa - Israelis enter the Schengen Area for a stay of up to ninety days. Note a rule that trips people up: the passport must be valid for at least three months after departure, and also have been issued within the last ten years.

What's special about an André Rieu concert?

André Rieu turns a classical concert into a spectacular show: Strauss waltzes alongside hits, a giant stage and a singing crowd. Three things set the evening apart from a regular classical concert. The first is the program: Strauss waltzes alongside operetta, film music, folk songs and familiar hits - including songs the audience sings along to. The current tour is noted as celebrating two hundred years since Johann Strauss's birth. The second is the production: a stage that travels in about 120 containers and is built as a replica of a palace, spectacular costumes that change throughout the evening, big screens and effects like artificial snow. And the third is Rieu himself - he talks to the audience between songs, tells jokes, and brings on guest soloists, singers and a choir. The atmosphere is light and family-friendly, not a quiet evening of classical music. It's worth knowing that professional reviews are divided on him - some critics have reservations - but his audience returns year after year, and at the open-air concerts in Maastricht, older members of the crowd have been documented getting up to dance in the aisles.

What do you need to enter the concert?

Entry to an André Rieu concert is with the ticket from the venue - at many venues it's digital, scanned from your phone. You receive the ticket from the venue's ticketing system, and it's worth loading it in advance rather than relying on reception at the entrance. Minors under fourteen must be accompanied by an adult, and that's a rule that repeats at most venues. Note three practical points: doors open very early and there's a long wait before the concert starts; the concert ends late, between 10:30 and 11pm, so it's worth confirming in advance how you'll get back; and at the open-air concerts in Maastricht, the show goes on even in the rain, and the audience receives a rain poncho. The bag policy and allowed items vary from venue to venue and are published on the venue's event page close to the date.

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André Rieu concerts in 2026 and 2027: from Lisbon to Maastricht

The next André Rieu concert with the Johann Strauss Orchestra is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Altice Arena in Lisbon. His concerts in Europe and Bahrain can be booked through TikTik, online or by speaking with a representative. Tickets only are available for most concerts, and packages are available for some.

There are three concerts in Lisbon at the same venue: after Thursday, there will be Friday, 30 October 2026 and Saturday, 31 October 2026. From there, he continues, among other places, to Bratislava on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for a concert at Zimny Stadion Ondreja Nepelu.

More concerts on the schedule, for example:

Vienna, Wiener Stadthalle (Wiener Stadthalle – Halle D): Friday, 6 November 2026 and Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Munich, Olympiahalle (Olympiahalle Munich): Friday, 15 January 2027.
Bahrain, Al Dana Amphitheatre: Friday, 19 March 2027.
Helsinki, Veikkaus Arena: Saturday, 5 June 2027.

Het Vrijthof in July 2027: Rieu performs at home

Keep an eye out for the July 2027 concerts at Het Vrijthof in Maastricht. This is the city where Rieu was born and still lives, and where he performs regularly. In July 2027, he will perform there, among other places, at Thursday, 1 July 2027, at Saturday, 10 July 2027 and in Sunday, 18 July 2027.

His concerts in Maastricht are also well known outside the Netherlands. As of 2015, a film of one of them was the highest-grossing concert film in British history.

Will André Rieu perform in Prague?

Yes. André Rieu performs at O2 Arena in Prague on Saturday, May 8, 2027. For this concert, you can book Ticket only or Package. In the same month, he also performs, among other places, at Kraków on Saturday, May 15, 2027, at Tauron Arena (Tauron Arena Krakow).

Where can you find packages for an André Rieu concert?

Packages are available for seven André Rieu concerts: in Vienna, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Paris, Prague, and Kraków. Only a package is available for the Amsterdam concert, while tickets only are sold for concerts without a package.

Ticket only: admission to the concert, without a flight or hotel, which you book separately.
Package: Flight + hotel + ticket, packaged in one order.

Shows with packages:

Vienna, Friday, November 6, 2026, Wiener Stadthalle.
Amsterdam, Saturday, January 9, 2027, Ziggo Dome (Ziggo Dome).
Munich, Friday, 15 January 2027, Olympiahalle.
Berlin, Wednesday, January 27, 2027, Uber Arena (Uber Arena).
Paris, Friday, February 19, 2027, AccorHotels Arena (AccorHotels Arena).
Prague, Saturday, 8 May 2027, O2 Arena.
Kraków, Saturday, 15 May 2027, Tauron Arena.

From the violin at age five to the Johann Strauss Orchestra

André Rieu is a Dutch violinist, composer and conductor, born in 1949. He is best known for founding the Johann Strauss Orchestra, an orchestra that plays waltzes. He and the orchestra perform around the world, often in stadiums.

His father was the conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra, and André began learning the violin at the age of five. He studied at the Royal Conservatory in Liège and the Maastricht Conservatory until 1973. Between 1974 and 1977, he studied at the Brussels Conservatory under violinist André Gertler, graduating with distinction and a “Premier Prix”. After playing Franz Lehár's “Gold and Silver Waltz” and seeing the audience's reaction, he decided to keep playing waltzes.

In 1978, he founded his first orchestra, the “Maastricht Salon Orchestra”. In 1987, he founded the Johann Strauss Orchestra, which started with 12 musicians and gave its first concert in 1988. As of 2020, he performs with 50 to 60 musicians. His first album, “From Holland with Love”, released in 1994, was his breakthrough, and it remained in the top ten of the Dutch album charts for more than ten years. Rieu plays a 1667 Stradivarius violin and speaks six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

What can you hear at an André Rieu concert?

Rieu faces the audience throughout the concert, conducting and playing the violin. Alongside familiar waltzes and arias, the orchestra plays songs from musicals, soundtracks, operatic pop, folk songs and popular music, and it's not unusual to see the audience get up and dance. Sometimes he combines familiar classical pieces with popular music styles, such as salsa with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

The stage design is part of the show, too. In 2008, he went on tour with a full-size replica of Empress Sisi's castle, the largest set ever taken on tour at the time. Rieu himself says he tries to create a “Gesamtkunstwerk”: a magical evening where the music, set design and costumes come together.

How long does an André Rieu concert last?

An American reviewer wrote about his 2017 concert at Moda Center that it felt “more like a pop concert than a classical recital”. He described it as two hours of non-stop entertainment, with a waltz or aria here and there.

Will André Rieu perform in Israel?

Rieu has already performed in Tel Aviv: in 2018 he gave four concerts at Menora Mivtachim Arena, and in 2022 another three, postponed from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are currently no concerts in Israel available to book. Anyone who wants to see him can fly, for example, to Athens on Friday, March 12, 2027, for a concert at the O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall.

Going to see André Rieu in Maastricht: MECC in December or Vrijthof in July

Maastricht is Rieu's hometown. He lives there in a small castle, which he says was once home to d'Artagnan. He has two concert series in the city: at MECC in December 2026 and at Vrijthof in July 2027. Tickets only are sold for all concerts in Maastricht.

MECC, December 2026: Friday, 11 December 2026, Saturday, 12 December 2026, Sunday, 13 December 2026, Friday, 18 December 2026, Saturday, 19 December 2026 and Sunday, 20 December 2026.
Vrijthof, July 2027: among others Friday, 2 July 2027, Friday, 9 July 2027 and Friday, 16 July 2027.

It's a good idea to arrive in Maastricht a day before the concert, so a flight delay won't disrupt your plans. Choose accommodation with convenient public transport access to MECC or Vrijthof.

André Rieu concerts 2026 and 2027: Where can you buy tickets from Israel?

Tickets and packages for André Rieu concerts in 2026 and 2027 can be booked from Israel on the TikTik website or through a representative, with Hebrew-language service. The company has been operating since 1997 and is a family business run by the Mizrahi family.

Anyone looking for a concert in 2027 can choose, among other options, a concert in Antwerp on Sunday, January 10, 2027, at AFAS Dome, or in Paris on Friday, February 19, 2027, with a ticket only. A package with a flight and hotel is also available for the concert in Paris.

FAQ

Will André Rieu perform in Israel?

André Rieu performed in Tel Aviv, at Menora Mivtachim Arena: four concerts in 2018 and three in 2022. There are currently no concerts in Israel available to book. You can book his concerts in Europe and Bahrain from Israel.

Will André Rieu perform in Prague?

Yes, on Saturday, May 8, 2027, at O2 Arena in Prague. You can book a ticket only or a flight + hotel + ticket package for this concert.

How long does an André Rieu concert last?

An American reviewer wrote that Rieu's 2017 concert was like two hours of non-stop entertainment, with a waltz or aria here and there, and felt more like a pop concert than a classical recital.

Where can you find packages for an André Rieu concert?

Packages are available for concerts in Vienna, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Paris, Prague and Krakow. The package combines the flight, hotel and concert ticket in a single booking. Only a package is available for the concert in Amsterdam, while tickets only are sold for concerts without a package.

Where can you buy tickets to see André Rieu from Israel?

On the website or through a representative, with Hebrew-language service. The company has been operating since 1997, and you can book tickets only for most concerts, and a package for some, such as Amsterdam on Saturday, January 9, 2027.

Which orchestra does André Rieu perform with?

with the Johann Strauss Orchestra, which he founded in 1987. It started with 12 musicians, and as of 2020, Rieu performs with 50 to 60 musicians.

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