Here you will find a list of places that you should have on your radar if you live in Salzburg. Check their websites or Instagram channels regularly to make sure you don’t miss any of their diverse events. We’re talking concerts, plays, readings, festivals, you name it.
The ARGE is a cultural and cult venue in Salzburg. Here you can find everything an artist’s heart desires. Concerts, dance festivals, readings, poetry slams, but also legendary parties such as the HOSI (Homosexual Initiative Salzburg). So take a close look at their wide range of events and find your next great evening there.
A little left-wing, a little alternative and with a lot of heart and creativity. MARK Salzburg is a haven for all free thinkers in Salzburg. The aim here is to get creative together and have a good time. In addition to a bicycle workshop where you can do your own repairs, a hair workshop where you can get a free haircut and cooking days together, there are also classic events such as concerts and dance parties or raves. You always meet inspiring new people here.
If you’re not in the mood for the same old Mozart symphony, you should take a look around the SZENE. Similar to the ARGE, this is where the city’s alternative, modern art circle meets. There are readings, music, dance events, new interpretations and also political events, e.g. on the important topic of women’s rights. Become part of the SZENE and drop by!
You’re in the mood for culture and glamor. Want to wear your chic dress again? The baroque state rooms of the Landestheater are the right place for you! The actors here offer a wide and colorful range of theater, opera, musicals and ballet. There really is something for everyone here! The productions are surprisingly modern and brought to the stage with a lot of verve. Always worth a visit and there’s a 50% discount for students.
The art of puppetry and its production by hand is now a UNESCO cultural heritage site in Salzburg. In the Kammerspiele, these lovingly crafted wooden puppets regularly bring old classics such as The Magic Flute to life with great creativity. The rest of the week, the Kammerspiele serves as a normal concert hall, e.g. for performances by the Landestheater.
Salzburg is probably best known for the city’s son, Mozart, and for hosting the world’s largest opera festival, which of course needs a fitting concert location. But the rest of the year you can also experience wonderful concert, opera and ballet evenings in the Festspielhaus and the adjacent Felsenreitschule (a stage carved directly into the Mönchsberg). As a student, you can get away really cheaply in comparison.
DAS KINO is a real institution in Salzburg. It was founded by a former PLUS psychology student. Since then, many special treats have been shown here in addition to the normal film program. There are Punch and Judy shows for the little ones, regional film festivals, discussions with directors, talks about films with a psychological background and much more.
The trade fair is located just outside the city center, but this also means that there is plenty of space for large events. There’s a lot on offer here! The various halls host traveling exhibitions, large concerts, comedians, food festivals, trade fairs, pop-up events and much more.
The Salzburg Congress is located in the heart of the city in Mirabell Gardens and is a true chameleon. Concerts, musicals, conferences, workshops and trade fairs take place here on a rotating basis. So it’s worth keeping an eye on the calendar.
At the Rockhouse, the name says it all. The small but fine concert hall has already hosted big stars such as Max Giesinger and also offers many local acts and newcomers a chance. Workshops, flea markets and the odd university party also take place here.
If you think that there hasn’t been any good reading material on the market since Harry Potter, then the Literaturhaus might be able to convince you otherwise. Readings and other events with music and other artists take place here regularly. Stop by and take a look!