Opening Gala Performance
A formal evening concert with renowned performers, marking the festival's start
~20:00
Salzburg Easter Festival
Salzburger Osterfestspiele
Salzburg, Austria
Mar 28 - Apr 6, 2026Expected
Each spring during Holy Week, the city of Salzburg fills with world-class opera and orchestral music for its Easter Festival. Founded in 1967 by the conductor Herbert von Karajan, it brings the finest performers to Mozart's hometown, in a refined celebration of music in the season of renewal.
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Day 1 · Mar 28
Where it happens
Großes Festspielhaus
Salzburg, Austria
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Dress for the setting
Formal attire (evening wear recommended)
Arrive before peak flow
Line up early for tickets, maintain quiet during concerts.
Keep the visit respectful
Observe concert etiquette (silence during performances); photography typically prohibited.
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Ticket required: €40 - €500
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Salzburg Easter Festival
Salzburger Osterfestspiele
Salzburg, Austria
Each spring during Holy Week, the city of Salzburg fills with world-class opera and orchestral music for its Easter Festival. Founded in 1967 by the conductor Herbert von Karajan, it brings the finest performers to Mozart's hometown, in a refined celebration of music in the season of renewal.
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Karajan envisioned the Easter Festival to further develop Salzburg’s festival tradition beyond the summer months. It builds on the city’s identity as a center of music (especially of Mozart). The event celebrates cultural renewal in the spring season, aligning with Easter’s historical link to rebirth and renewal in both sacred and artistic senses.
Key moments to know
Day 1Mar 28~20:00Expected
Opening Gala Performance
A formal evening concert with renowned performers, marking the festival's start
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Formal attire (evening wear recommended)
Arrive before peak flow
Line up early for tickets, maintain quiet during concerts.
Keep the visit respectful
Observe concert etiquette (silence during performances); photography typically prohibited.
Photo with care
No flash
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Mar 28 - Apr 6, 2026
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Salzburg
Salzburg
Cost
€40 - €500
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Families welcome
Restricted visitor welcome
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