Salzburg Whitsun Festival 2026
“Bon Voyage” is the theme of this year’s Whitsun Festival, taking us from the French countryside to the Mediterranean.
Artistic director Cecilia Bartoli will be guiding us on this journey from May 22 to 25.
Culture & Art in Salzburg
The cultural city of Salzburg offers the right thing for every taste:
It goes without saying that music is in the air in Salzburg. The Salzburg Festival, classical concerts and song evenings, rock and pop concerts or Austrian traditional customs - the spectrum is huge. Numerous museums and galleries are waiting to be visited by young and old.
And of course the great son of the city, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will not be forgotten.
SALZBURGER OSTERFESTSPIELE 2026
From March 27 to April 6, Richard Wagner will appear in new splendor on the stages of the Salzburg Festival.
The festival kicks off on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. with artistic director Nikolaus Bachler presenting an introductory matinee to “Das Rheingold.”
At 6 p.m., the premiere of Das Rheingold will take place under the baton of Kirill Petrenko, with Christian Gerhaher as Wotan.
Salzburger Kunstverein (Art Association) – Exhibition program 2026
What does it mean to be considered human today? The Salzburg Art Association’s 2026 program CAPTCHA Realism examines the highly topical and controversial question of the conditions under which humanity is perceived, recognized, and verified in the digital age. The focus is on the politics of perception and the algorithmic, political, and aesthetic criteria through which identity is becoming increasingly legible—and thus also manageable.
Stadtgalerien – Program June – Dedember 2026
Discover the diverse 2026 exhibitions at the Stadtgalerie Salzburg, hosted at the Lehen, Museumspavillon Mirabell, and Rathaus / Säulenhalle locations.
All Events in the city and region of salzburg
In our events calendar, you’ll find all concerts, whether classical or modern, festival dates, exhibitions, vernissages, city festivals, as well as events for families and traditional events, and much more.
Modern architecture in Salzburg
Salzburg’s modern architecture often remains hidden behind its baroque buildings. In Cycle 1: 1900–1940, we present 10 examples of modern architecture in Salzburg.
Top sightseeing spots: City of Salzburg
Narrow streets and wide squares – here you can feel the whole story of the Prince Archbishops and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This city knows how to inspire again and again. Visitors and locals alike move between the UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Getreidegasse or Hellbrunn and the festival hype in summer and the enchanting Christmas market in winter
Sound of Music in Salzburg: discover the original film locations
Discover the most beautiful filming locations of The Sound of Music in Salzburg – from Mirabell Gardens to Leopoldskron Palace. From 2026 you can expect your own Sound of Music Museum in Hellbrunn!
Art in Salzburg – the Walk of Modern Art
Salzburg – a city with history and art from many eras, yet there is also room for modern art. Moreover, it’s in a public space, freely accessible.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – his life in Salzburg
Free spirit, child prodigy, restless traveler: The life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Salzburg.
