About This Show
The Salzburg Festival 2027 runs from 16 July to 29 August 2027, with a Whitsun festival from 14 to 17 May 2027. According to the organiser, the programme covers opera, drama and concerts, with ticket information, youth programmes and visitor guidance on its site.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Salzburg Festival 2027 take place?+
According to the organiser, the Whitsun festival runs from 14 to 17 May 2027 and the summer festival from 16 July to 29 August 2027. The festival is held in Salzburg, Austria.
How do I buy tickets?+
The organiser's site has a Programme and Tickets area with ticket information, subscriptions, vouchers and available tickets. The ticket hotline is +43 662 8045 500 and the email address is info@salzburgfestival.at. The organiser's 2026 programme was released on 4 December 2025.
What is there for young people?+
The organiser lists a youth strand called jung and jede*r, the Young Singers Project, the Herbert von Karajan Young Conductors Award and youth tickets. Its Talent Development section describes how the festival supports young artists.
What was on the programme in the most recent season?+
For summer 2026 the organiser listed productions including Carmen, Ariadne auf Naxos, Così fan tutte, Il viaggio a Reims, Saint François d'Assise, Jedermann and Faust I, plus concerts with the Vienna Philharmonic. The 2027 programme will be published on salzburgerfestspiele.at.
Who leads the festival?+
The organiser reports that its Supervisory Board presented Peter de Caluwe as the designated Artistic Director and Kristina Hammer as President for a second term. The announcement was made at a press conference in September 2026.
How can I plan my visit?+
The organiser's Your Visit section covers venues, gastronomy and guided tours, and its site also has a shop, a festival archive, the history of the festival, a festival magazine and a press area. Press enquiries go to presse@salzburgfestival.at.
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