Salzburg Festival
The Salzburg Festival has been one of the defining festivals for opera, theatre and concerts since 1920. Its programme spans two seasons: the Whitsun Festival and the major summer festival. The hub is the Festival District, including the Grosses Festspielhaus, the Haus für Mozart and the Felsenreitschule; Cathedral Square and the Kollegienkirche are also used. U27 can access heavily discounted tickets exclusively in the Ticket Gretchen app.

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What to know about Salzburg Festival
- Founded: 1920
- Leadership: Markus Hinterhäuser (Artistic Director), Dr Kristina Hammer (President), Mag. Lukas Crepaz (Executive Director)
- Season/period: Whitsun (early June) and Summer (July–August)
- Venues: incl. Grosses Festspielhaus, Haus für Mozart, Felsenreitschule, Cathedral Square
- Tickets: U27 tickets exclusively in the Ticket Gretchen app
- Dress code: Festive, elegant evening attire recommended
- Food & drink: Interval catering in the festival halls provided by Hotel Goldener Hirsch
- Accessibility: Accessible entrances at all venues