Osterfestspiele (Salzburg Easter Festival) is an exclusive classical music festival founded in 1967 by the legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan, held each spring in Salzburg, Austria. Over the Easter period, the festival presents world-class opera productions, symphonic concerts, and chamber music, often featuring the renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra alongside celebrated soloists. Known for its artistic excellence and intimate scale, the Osterfestspiele offers a rare opportunity to experience top-tier performances in Salzburg’s historic venues, combining spiritual reflection with musical brilliance.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates: 27 March – 6 April 2026 (Holy Week through Easter Monday). Official site.
• The detailed day‑by‑day programme (performance times & venues) publishes on the festival pages as updates roll out. Programme 2026.
LOCATION
• Performances across Salzburg’s principal halls, including the Felsenreitschule (new Ring staging), Großes Festspielhaus and Haus für Mozart. Venues in the programme.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Book online / pre‑order via the official portal; patrons & circles receive priority. Buy tickets · Ticket information 2026.
• Ticket Office: Wiener‑Philharmoniker‑Gasse 3, open weekdays; extended hours during the festival. Opening hours & contacts.
GOOD TO KNOW
• 2026 highlight: Launch of a new Ring des Nibelungen with Wagner’s Das Rheingold — Berliner Philharmoniker (resident orchestra) led by Kirill Petrenko; staging by Kirill Serebrennikov. See announcement.
• Choral/orchestral features: Additional concerts and chamber music with top artists throughout the run (programme updated periodically). Browse concerts.
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