What's On in Salzburg — 2026
Festivals, events, and things happening month by month.
By
Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-11
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Jan 2026
Mozart Week
Free concerts at historic churches, including the Domplatz Christmas market. Arrive 1 hour early for the best spots at the open-air organ recitals.
FREEFeb 2026
Fasching (Carnival)
Wild street parades with traditional masks and the "Schlachtplatte" procession through Getreidegasse. Skip the main square for local beer tents behind the cathedral.
5-15 EURApr 2026
Easter Festival
Sacred music in Salzburg Cathedral with 17th-century baroque organ. Book seats via the "Easter Experience" app to avoid queues.
12-30 EURJul 2026
Salzburg Festival
World-class opera/concerts at the Grosses Festspielhaus. Book tickets 6+ months ahead for Mozart's "Don Giovanni."
30-200 EURAug 2026
Salzburg Whitsun Festival
Jazz and world music in the Mirabell Gardens. Arrive at 4pm for the free sunset concert before the main event.
10-45 EURSep 2026
Salzburg Cathedral Festival
Sacred choral music in the 12th-century cathedral. Get free entry with the Salzburg Card (includes public transport).
FREEOct 2026
Salzburg Wine Festival
100+ Austrian wineries in the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Taste premium Gruner Veltliner for 10 EUR per glass.
10-25 EURNov 2026
Advent Markets
Christmas markets at Residenzplatz with mulled wine (12 EUR) and handcrafted nativity scenes. Visit on a weekday for smaller crowds.
12 EURDec 2026
Salzburg Christmas Market
Largest in Austria with 200+ stalls at Getreidegasse. Try "Lebkuchen" (gingerbread) at the oldest stall (founded 1935).
FREEDec 2026
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Free celebration at Mönchsberg hill with 300k attendees. Book a table at Schloss Mirabell by November 15th.
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