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Ticket information

Following a successful season, the ticket office is currently closed and will reopen on 7 October:

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where you can find us:

Ticket Office
Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 3
5020 Salzburg, Austria
From October 7:
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact
Tel. +43 662 8045 500
info@salzburgfestival.at

Recap

Salzburg Festival 2026

After 172 performances on 45 days at 19 venues as well as 37 performances as part of the youth programme jung & jede*r, the Salzburg Festival’s Directorate, Kristina Hammer, Karin Bergmann and Lukas Crepaz, is pleased to announce a 99% percentage of occupied seats. 261.300 guests from 84 countries, including 44 non-European ones, attended this year’s Festival.

UNITEL, the exclusive audiovisual media partner of the Festival, and its partners ORF 2, ORF III, BR/SWR/WDR for ARTE, NHK, 3sat, Mezzo, medici.tv and Deutsche Grammophon, as well as Ö1, produced a multitude of recordings. In 2026, there were eight television and streaming productions and 21 radio recordings. Thanks to the partners in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the radio broadcasts and audiovisual broadcasts reached a worldwide audience numbering in the millions.

The 2026 Salzburg Festival looks back upon a highly successful summer featuring an extraordinary artistic programme, which will also exceed all expectations in economic terms. In the opera, concert and drama departments, classical repertoire was complemented by modern works and world premieres; revivals took their place next to new discoveries. The audience demonstrated its enthusiasm for the programme, celebrating ‘its’ artists after almost every performance with standing ovations. We are grateful to all the people who made the Festival a unique experience once again – and to the visitors who put their trust in the Salzburg Festival year after year,” says the Directorate, Kristina Hammer, Karin Bergmann and Lukas Crepaz.

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Christoph Engel, MAS
Ticket Office Director
Sahereh Astanehe
Ticket Office Staff
Anna Gubisch
Ticket Office Staff
Jakob Hinterholzer
Ticket Office Staff
Aurélie Mayer-Musah
Ticket Office Staff
Daniela Schatz
Ticket Office Staff
Sabine Stallegger
Ticket Office Staff
Victoria Waldmann
Ticket Office Staff
Bernadette Zauner
Ticket Office Staff
Can I buy Salzburg Festival tickets as a Christmas present?
As ticket allocation for the summer does not start until the new year, we are unfortunately unable to confirm any tickets for Christmas. However, you have the opportunity to purchase vouchers at our ticket office or online.
Can I have the annual programme sent to me by mail?
Yes! Please send your postal address to info@salzburgfestival.at and you will receive the programme once published.
Can I purchase a voucher for a specific performance?
No, you can only buy vouchers with individually definable values at the ticket office or online. However, these do not guarantee allocation to specific performances. Vouchers can be redeemed for all available tickets for the Salzburg Festival at Whitsun and in summer.
How do I become a friends or patron of the Salzburg Festival?
Do you feel particularly connected to the Salzburg Festival and would you like to support us? The financial contributions of the Association of the Friends of the Salzburg Festival, made up of many loyal supporters, contribute directly to the success of our Festival. For questions about the Association "Friends of the Salzburg Festival", please contact the "Friends" office directly. Mönchsberg 1 (Lift a Toscaninihof) Monday to Friday von 9.00am - 1.00pm Phone: +43 662 8045-284 Fax: +43 662 8045-474 office@festspielfreunde.at http://www.festspielfreunde.at/english    
Where can I get information regarding the broadcasts of the season?
A list of planned radio, TV or streaming broadcasts can be found on the programme pages of the respective productions on this site: https://www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/en/broadcasts
What happens in the event of a performance cancellation?
In the event of a performance cancellation, the customer will only be refunded the ticket price. After two-thirds of the planned duration, the performance is considered to have been completed. In case the performance is broken off earlier the refund is made proportionately. Further claims of the customer are excluded if the Salzburg Festival is not responsible for the reason for the cancellation of the event. The claim for the ticket refund must be stated within 3 months of the date of the cancelled performance. After that any claim expires. Please note the special regulations for the performances of the Jedermann: Since Jedermann performances on Domplatz (Cathedral Square) are openair performances, a weather risk cannot be excluded. In the event of rain or an uncertain weather situation (e.g. heavy rain or thunderstorms), the performance may be moved to the Grosses Festspielhaus. After 60 minutes, the performance is considered to have been completed; if the performance is cancelled earlier, the admission fee will be refunded on a pro rata basis. Due to the differences between the venues Domplatz and the Grosses Festspielhaus, it is not possible to guarantee a side-by-side position in the event of a performance of the Jedermann in the Grosses Festspielhaus, or to vary the position in line and spatial positioning in relation to Domplatz. Further information can be found in our terms and conditions.
Will I get a refund if there is a change in the cast or programme of a performance?
Changes in the cast and programme as well as changes in the beginning times do not entitle the holder to return the tickets. If there are any changes, the Salzburg Festival will do its utmost to inform ticket purchasers as far as it is reasonably possible. However, it is the customers’ responsibility to inform themselves about any changes. The most up-to-date information can be found on our website.
I still have a question
We could not answer your question? Our ticket office will be happy to help you.
Ordering vs. Buying – what’s the difference?
At the Salzburg Festival, a distinction is made between "Ordering" and "Buying" to organize ticket sales. Here's the difference:

Ordering:
  • Once the programme is released, tickets can be ordered.
  • Orders must include details such as the performance, number of tickets, and category, but exact seats cannot be chosen.
  • Orders are collected up to a specified deadline, after which tickets are allocated continuously until the end of March.
  • Up to a thousand orders a day are processed by the team of the ticket office, booked, and billed. Orders by members of the Friends of the Salzburg Festival (including club members, patrons and sponsors), which support us financially,  thus helping to enable much of our programme in the first place, are processed first.
  • The order processing takes into account how long a customer has been attending the festival, as maintaining relationships with long-term visitors is important.
  • Due to high demand, not all requests can be fulfilled, and the chances of a successful allocation increase if the order is more flexible in terms of performance, date, and price categories.

Buying:
  • After all orders have been processed, direct sales begin. At this point, all remaining tickets are available for purchase.
  • During direct sales, specific seat selections are possible.
  • Tickets can be purchased via the website, by phone, or at the ticket office.
How do I get tickets for the Salzburg Festival?
Whitsun:
  • The ticket sale for Whitsun starts with the subscription sale, which has already started.
  • Individual tickets will be available from 19 January 2026.
Summer:
  • Tickets can be ordered as soon as the programme is published (04. December).
  • Orders will be collected until the deadline (20.01.2026) and then be processed.
  • Orders must be made in writing. You can place an order via the website or using the order form.
  • The time of the order has no influence on the processing; it is important that the order is placed before the deadline.
  • No seats can be selected when ordering, only sectors and the category.
  • Orders are no guarantee of a ticket allocation.
  • After the order phase, direct sales will start (the exact date will be announced).
How does the ordering procedure work?
Tickets can be ordered from 4. December 2025.
  • Orders will be collected until the deadline (20 January 2026) and then processed.
  • The time of the order has no influence on the processing; it is simply important that the order is placed before the deadline.
  • No seats can be selected when ordering, only sectors and the category.
  • Orders are no guarantee for a ticket allocation.
Start of direct sales: 27 March 2026
  • From 27 March 2026 you can buy tickets directly on our website.
  • The tickets correspond to the selected seats in the selected category.
How are tickets allocated?
  • Orders will be collected until the deadline (20 January 2026).
  • From 21 January 2026 orders will be allocated.
    • All orders received by the deadline will be treated equally.
    • This means that orders are not processed in the order in which they arrive.
  • Orders from club members, patrons, association members and subscribers are prioritised and are linked to the current membership status.
  • You will receive notification of the extent to which your order has been processed as requested in the end of March the latest.
Will the time I submitted my application affect my chances of a successful ticket allocation?
  • Orders are requested by the deadline (20 January 2026).
  • The time of the order has no influence on the processing
  • Orders received after the deadline will only be processed after all orders placed before the deadline have been filled.
Can I edit or cancel my order?
  • Yes, Orders can be edited or cancelled up to 20 January 2026. After this date they are binding.
  • Instructions can be found here
When and how will I know if my order was successful?
You will receive a written notification by the end of March at the latest:
  • a positive allocation in the form of an invoice
  • if no allocation was possible, you will receive a message by e-mail / letter no later than the end of March.
What to do if my ticket order was not successful?
Ticket availability is subject to a dynamic process and can therefore change constantly. For sold-out performances, we offer our customers the opportunity to return their already purchased tickets to the ticket office for a commissioned resale. These commission tickets are immediately up for sale. Please inform yourself about our current ticket offers.
When can I buy tickets directly?
Whitsun 2026
  • Subscription: as of now
  • Individual tickets: from 19. January 2026
Summer 2026
  • Direct sales will start after the order phase on 27. March 2026
When and how can I purchase or order tickets for the Salzburg Festival Whitsun?
From now on, you can book your subscriptions directly online or at the ticket office. Individual ticket sale starts on 19. January 2026. Individual ticket orders are processed from January 19, 2026 (according to availability) Please send your wirtten orders to: SALZBURGER FESTSPIELE PO Box 140 5010 Salzburg · Österreich info@salzburgfestival.at
Do I have to purchase tickets in a package?
No. All tickets can be ordered individually and purchased depending on availability. However, you have the option of purchasing thematic and chronological subscriptions for both the Summer and Whitsun Festivals depending on availability.
Are discounted tickets for children and teenagers available?
For selected performances in opera, theater, and concerts, heavily discounted youth tickets are available for everyone under 27. These can be purchased through the Ticket Gretchen app. For more information on discounted youth tickets sign up for our newsletter.
Is there a discount for holders of the ‘Kulturpass’?
The Salzburg Festival offers holders of the 'Kulturpass' the opportunity to attend selected dress rehearsals. Detailed information can be found at www.hungeraufkunstundkultur.at    
Are there any cheap last-minute tickets available right before the start of a performance?
The Salzburg Festival offers no special last-minute discounts.
How can I pay the bill for my tickets?
Payments should only be made after receipt of the invoice, quoting the purpose code, and must be effected within the time indicated on the invoice. The Salzburg Festival accepts the following credit cards: Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, JCB. Payment by bank transfer (charges to be paid by the purchaser), payment from the credit of the customer account, payment by vouchers as well as payment by bank card (Maestro) or cash payment on site are also possible. From three weeks before the event date, bank transfers are only possible in exceptional cases.
How do I receive my tickets?
  • E-tickets will be delivered free of charge by e-mail link or online at My Festival.
  • Printed tickets can be sent by registered mail for a fee (€ 6.– for Austria, € 7.– for Germany and € 12.– for other countries) or be picked up in the ticket office or box office. From four weeks before the first performance booked, there is only the possibility to pick up the printed tickets on site or to book them as an e-ticket.

Please let us know when placing your order or making your purchase how you would like to receive the tickets.
Where can I pick up my purchased tickets?
Tickets can be picked up at the ticket office or at the box office of the respective venue one hour before the performance starts. You will receive your tickets upon presentation of the order confirmation / invoice or a valid photo ID.
Can I return or change my booked tickets?
Ticket orders and purchases are binding in any form. Optional ticket reservations are unfortunately not possible, nor is the return or exchange of purchased or ordered tickets. Ticket returns are only possible for sold out performances for resale on commission; a 15 % commission fee (association members 10 %, patrons free of charge) applies. The Salzburg Festival does not guarantee the resale of returned tickets. If the necessary bank details are available, any return transfers will be made from the day after the respective performance date (in the case of several performances, after the day of the last performance for which tickets have been accepted for resale on commission). Further information can be found in our terms and conditions.
May I pass or sell my tickets?
Generally you can pass on your tickets. However, the purchase for commercial or trade resale, as well as the transfer of tickets is prohibited without the prior consent of the Salzburg Festival. Furthermore, it is not permitted to offer tickets to the public via Internet auctions and marketplaces as well as on the radio, in the press or in any other way. Passing on discounted tickets (in particular youth tickets, press tickets) is prohibited. Further information can be found in our terms and conditions.
Why are tickets personalized?
Tickets for the Salzburg Festival must be personalized without exception for the ticket purchaser’s own protection and to prevent unauthorized distribution. The name of the respective visitor is printed on the tickets. Only the person named on the ticket (including accompanying person(s) up to a defined maximum number – provided the group passes the admission controls together) is entitled to admission to the event after presenting a photo ID without being asked.
How can I personalize my tickets?
You can personalize your tickets online at My Festival. You can find step-by-step instructions here. Should you need any help the ticket office is happy to assist you.
I lost my tickets. What can I do?
All tickets can be downloaded at My Festival or be picked up at the ticket office at any time. Please note that only the most recently downloaded or printed tickets are the valid tickets for entry.