Grand New Year’s Eve Concert

The Grand New Year’s Eve Concert of the Salzburg State Theatre is an annual highlight in Salzburg’s concert calendar. Celebrating with the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg at the Great Festival Hall is the perfect way to welcome the new year in high spirits. Leslie Suganandarajah, the Musical Director of the Salzburg State Theatre, conducts the orchestra with much inspiration and zest.

The evening’s musical programme reads like a tour of Europe. The overture of Offenbach’s “La vie parisienne” takes us to France, the “Lagunen-Walzer” by Johann Strauss II to Italy, his “Nordseebilder” to Germany and Smetana’s symphonic poem “Vlatava” to the Czech Republic, one of Austria’s neighbouring countries.

Place

Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg – A Prestigious Venue for World-Class Events

The Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg is one of Austria’s most renowned event venues, internationally acclaimed for its exceptional acoustics, architecture, and atmosphere. Located in the heart of Salzburg’s Old Town, it was inaugurated in 1960 and has since been the main stage for the world-famous Salzburg Festival. With an impressive stage and a seating capacity of over 2,100 guests, the venue is perfect for operas, classical concerts, ballet performances, theater productions, and high-profile gala events.

Designed by Clemens Holzmeister, the building’s elegant architecture seamlessly blends modern and historic elements, creating a breathtaking setting for unforgettable cultural experiences. Hosting some of the world’s greatest classical musicians, orchestras, and prestigious productions, the Großes Festspielhaus is a must-visit destination for culture lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Großes Festspielhaus is centrally located in Salzburg and easily accessible by public transportation:

Trolleybus (Obus):

• Lines 1, 10, 22, 23 (stop Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz) – directly next to the venue
• Lines 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 25 (stop Mönchsbergaufzug) – a short walk away

Train:

• Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) – about 15 minutes by trolleybus (lines 1, 3, 5, 6, 25)

By Car:

• Parking is available at the Mönchsberg Garage, which offers direct access to the Festspielhaus.

Thanks to its excellent accessibility and prime location, the venue is convenient for both local and international visitors.

Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg – A World-Class Cultural Experience

With its unique atmosphere, outstanding productions, and superior acoustics, the Großes Festspielhaus Salzburg is a jewel of the European cultural scene and one of the world’s most significant stages for music and theater.