Which events are part of the festival Springtime from Vienna?

The Wiener Symphoniker's new spring festival offers three concerts with chief conductor Petr Popelka and different programmes at the Politeama Rossetti in Trieste: 
The concert on Friday, 11 April will focus on opera with ballet music from Verdi operas and the first act from Wagner's ‘Die Walküre’.
In the concert on Saturday, 12 April, Popelka will juxtapose Mozart's ‘Prague’ Symphony with Mahler's Fourth.
In the TV concert on Sunday, 13 April, you can expect pieces about Italy by Johann Strauss (son), Piotr I. Tchaikovsky and more.    

On Thursday, 10 April, there will be an Aperitivo musicale in Trieste city centre to kick off the festival. 

What is the Aperitivo Musicale?

To kick off their new festival, the Wiener Symphoniker are transforming the city centre of Trieste into a grand stage: with free admission, various ensembles of the orchestra will perform at special locations in the city, such as the legendary Caffè degli Specchi, the Salone degli Incanti and the balcony on Piazza Unità. To the programme

How do I get to the Politeama Rossetti?

• by car
  Coming from the motorway from Ljubljana, take the exit towards Cattinara and follow the signs to the centre of Trieste. From the A4 Venice-Trieste motorway, take the Cattinara exit or the Sistiana exit after the Monfalcone-Lisert tollbooth. From the railway station, follow the signs to the Politeama Rossetti.
  
  The following parking facilities are located in the immediate vicinity of the theatre: car park Saba Foto Ulpiano (8min on foot), car park Saba Italy (10min on foot) or parking spaces in Via Guido Zenatti (6min on foot).
   
• by public transport
  The bus station via Giulia 3/c (giardino pubblico, teatro Rossetti) is a 3-minute walk from the Politeama Rossetti. Buses 3, 6, 9, 35, 36, 57 and B stop here. From the railway station (Via Ghega 9 station) lines 3 and 6 go to this station, from Piazza Unità line 9.
   
• by foot
  The Politeama Rossetti can be easily reached from the city centre via a 15 to 20-minute walk. The route leads along the pedestrian area Via Venti Settembre with its numerous shops and eateries. The famous Antico Caffè San Marco is also on the way.
  
  From Canal Grande: 15 minutes walk
  From Piazza Unità: 20 minutes walk
  From Railway station Trieste Centrale: 20 minutes walk

Which entrance to the Politeama Rossetti do I use?

If you already have your concert tickets and would like to go directly to the concert hall, it is best to use the large staircase to the main entrance in Via Giorgio Strehler. The entrance is marked with a green arrow on the map below.

If you want to collect tickets, use the cloakroom or go to the café, choose the lower entrance around the corner at Via Venti Settembre 45, where you will find Café Rossetti, the ticket centre and the cloakroom. This entrance is marked with a yellow arrow on the map below.

Is the theatre barrier-free?

Yes, there is a ramp that allows people with reduced mobility to easily reach the lower entrance. From there, there are elevators to the various floors. Discounted tickets for people with special needs (card required) can be obtained directly from the Politeama Rossetti: prenotazioni@ilrossetti.it

Where can I get information at Politeama Rossetti?

There are two information points at the Politeama Rossetti during the festival:

• At the Ticket Centre, our Italian colleagues will provide you with all the information you need about the theatre, your tickets and how to find your way around the building. The ticket centre is open on weekdays from 10.00-19.00, on Saturdays from 10.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00 and one hour before each concert.
• The Wiener Symphoniker have their information desk in the large foyer directly in front of the concert hall from one hour before the concert. Here you can get all the information you need about the festival, the orchestra and a small gift from our sponsor Lindt.

When does the Politeama Rossetti open on concert days?

Both entrances to the Politeama Rossetti open one hour before the concert begins, admission to the concert hall is half an hour later. The Café Rossetti in the building is accessible separately and is open all day.

Where can I hand in my coat?

At the entrance via Via Venti Settembre 45, next to the café and the ticket centre, there is also a cloakroom where you can leave your coat etc. It opens one hour before the concerts start. 

Where can I get the festival brochure?

The festival brochure with all the details about the programme and artists of the three concerts is available at our information stand in the large foyer in front of the concert hall. 

Is there a break during the concerts?

There is an approximately 20-minute interval during each concert. Café Rossetti at the lower entrance and the bar next to the concert hall offer refreshments during the breaks. 

Is there a restaurant or a bar near the theatre?

For dinner after the concerts, the Hostaria G. Strehler and the Bistrò 51 restaurant directly next to/behind the Politeama Rossetti are ideal. Both open in the evening at 7.00 pm. Reservations are recommended. The Café Rossetti (bar and restaurant) directly in the building is open all day and, weather permitting, also offers outdoor seating. Along Via Venti Settembre, which leads to the theatre, there are numerous bars and other eateries.

What do I wear? Is there a dress code?

There is no special dress code for your visit to the Politeama Rossetti. We recommend elegant attire. Coats, bags, rucksacks and umbrellas must be left at the cloakroom for security reasons.

Are children allowed to go to the concerts?

You can also attend the concerts with children. However, we recommend that children only attend the concerts if they are at least 6 years old. Discounted tickets for children are available directly from the Politeama Rossetti: prenotazioni@ilrossetti.it

Can I watch festival concerts on TV?

Please smile, you are being filmed! The concert on Sunday, 13 April 2025 will be recorded by ORF 3 and broadcast on Easter Sunday, 20 April at 8:15 pm.

ORF 2 is producing a documentary about the new festival of the Wiener Symphoniker and Trieste. This will be shown for the first time on 1 May 2025. 

When will the festival take place next year?

Primavera da Vienna, the Wiener Symphoniker's spring festival in Trieste, will once again take place on Palm Weekend next year - from 26 to 29 March 2026.