Where did the first premier of the moonlight sonata take place?

The first premiere of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," officially known as Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, took place in Vienna, Austria. It was composed in 1801 and is believed to have been performed for the first time by Beethoven himself in a private setting. The sonata gained its popular nickname, "Moonlight," posthumously, inspired by its evocative, serene first movement.