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The Johann Strauss Gala is the definitive tribute to the ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss and his sparkling legacy, and is set to tour the UK from 31 December 2010 to 13 February 2011.

This magical showcase, celebrating the most popular music, dance and song from the Strauss family, has been captivating audiences for over 30 years.

19th Century Vienna was awash with opulent parties, as people became hypnotized by the latest dance craze, the waltz. The waltz started life as a peasant folk dance, however it was soon adopted by the urban classes and the market was cornered by Johann Strauss Snr, the grandfather of light music composers. Within a matter of years, the Strauss family held a monopoly on the waltz and polka, as they fed the demand of Vienna’s dancing enthusiasts.

The Johann Strauss Gala captures the excitement felt by the citizens of Vienna, as they made the transition from the stately minuet to the freer, more expressive new dance forms. Formed in 1975 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss, the Johann Strauss Gala showcases a delectable mix of Viennese music, dance and song which is as fresh today as it was then.

This enchanting show is performed annually at over 26 venues across the UK. It is recreated each year, especially crafted to highlight different aspects of the era.

Special discount for readers of The Pass 

There is also a special rate for readers of The Pass, where groups of 8 or more people can receive 20% off ticket prices. To take advantage of this offer quote ‘The Pass’ when booking.

Conditions: Subject to availability, not available in conjunction with any other discount, not available to book online. A Maximum number of 200 tickets per venue available.

Venue dates

December 10
FRIDAY 31 7.30pm LONDON Barbican Hall 020 7638 8891

January 11
SATURDAY 1 3.00pm BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall 0121 780 3333
SUNDAY 2 7.30pm NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall 0115 989 5555
WEDNESDAY 5 7.30pm NEWCASTLE City Hall 0191 261 2606
THURSDAY 6 7.30pm DUNDEE Caird Hall 01382 434 940
FRIDAY 7 7.30pm ABERDEEN Music Hall 01224 641 122
SATURDAY 8 3.00pm & 7.30pm GLASGOW Royal Concert Hall 0141 353 8000
SUNDAY 9 3.00pm EDINBURGH Usher Hall 0131 228 1155
WEDNESDAY 12 7.30pm NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 01604 624811
THURSDAY 13 7.30pm STOKE ON TRENT Victoria Hall 0844 871 7649
FRIDAY 14 7.30pm LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall 0151 709 3789
SATURDAY 15 7.30pm MANCHESTER The Bridgewater Hall 0161 907 9000
SUNDAY 16 7.30pm SHEFFIELD City Hall 0114 2 789 789
THURSDAY 20 7.30pm CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange 01223 357851
FRIDAY 21 7.30pm LEICESTER De Montfort Hall 0116 233 3111
SATURDAY 22 7.30pm EASTBOURNE Congress Theatre 01323 412 000
SUNDAY 23 3.00pm TUNBRIDGE WELLS Assembly Hall Theatre 01892 532 072
FRIDAY 28 7.30pm BELFAST Waterfront 028 9033 4455
SATURDAY 29 3.15pm & 8.00pm DUBLIN National Concert Hall 01 417 0000
SUNDAY 30 3.15pm & 8.00pm DUBLIN National Concert Hall 01 417 0000

February 11
THURSDAY 3 7.30pm CROYDON Fairfield Halls 020 8688 9291
FRIDAY 4 7.30pm BOURNEMOUTH Pavilion Theatre 0844 576 3000
SATURDAY 5 7.30pm PLYMOUTH Pavilions 0845 146 1460
SUNDAY 6 5.00pm CARDIFF St. David’s Hall 029 2087 8444
FRIDAY 11 7.30pm HARROGATE Royal Hall 0845 130 8840
SATURDAY 12 7.30pm PRESTON The Guild Hall 01772 258 858
SUNDAY 13 3.00pm BRISTOL Colston Hall 0117 922 3686