Spanish Riding School Performance Show
General information about Spanish Riding School Performance Show
The Spanish Riding School Performance Show represents the highest level of the High School of Classical Horsemanship. These gala performances demonstrate the results of years of training, featuring the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions performing choreographed routines to classical music in the historic setting of the Winter Riding School.
The program includes various segments such as the “Schools on the Ground” and the “Schools Above the Ground,” which include the Levade, Courbette, and Capriole. The performance culminates in the School Quadrille, where eight stallions move in precise formation, reflecting the traditions maintained since the Renaissance.
Spanish Riding School Performance Show ticket overview:
🕰️ Duration: Approximately 45 to 70 minutes.
🎟️ Access to: Full gala performance of the Lipizzaner stallions (live commentary in English).
🏛️ Venue: The Baroque Winter Riding School built by Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach.
👔 Dress code: Smart casual attire is recommended for this formal event.
Note: Children under the age of 3 are not permitted to enter. The use of cameras, video recording, and audio recording is strictly prohibited.
What’s included?
Included
- Access to the historic indoor arena
- Admission to the scheduled Performance Show
- Live commentary in English
- City audio guide app (if the option is selected)
Not Included
- Guided tour of the facility
- Food and beverages
- Cancellation option
- Mobile device for audio guide
Enhance your experience
Cancellation policy
The ticket is non-refundable. Once purchased, the date and time cannot be changed.
Location
📍 Address: Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria.
The Spanish Riding School is situated within the Hofburg Palace complex in the center of Vienna. Located near Michaelerplatz, the institution sits adjacent to the Imperial Treasury and the Austrian National Library. The entrance for the training sessions is typically located under the Michaelerkuppel, the large copper dome that serves as a central landmark for the palace.
