Attend an Evening Concert to Hear Mozart’s Organ

While daytime visits allow you to marvel at the visual grandeur of St. Nicholas Church, the acoustics can only be truly experienced when the space fills with music. The church houses a historic organ featuring over 4,000 pipes, famously played by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1787.

Chamber music and organ concerts take place inside the nave most evenings from spring through late autumn. To get the best experience, purchase tickets directly at the door roughly 45 to 60 minutes before showtime rather than paying inflated fees through street touts. Even during warm summer months, bring a light jacket or shawl, as the massive stone foundation keeps the cavernous sanctuary remarkably cool.