Jazz & The City
About
For a few October days Salzburg becomes one big free festival of jazz, electronica and improvised music, with hundreds of concerts spread across bars, hotels, churches and squares throughout the Old Town.
Highlights
- Hundreds of mostly free concerts across the Old Town over several days.
- An eclectic mix of jazz, electronica and improvised music.
- Intimate gigs in atmospheric bars, churches and hotel lobbies.
Practical tips
- Grab the printed programme to plan a route between nearby venues.
- Arrive early for popular acts as free venues fill quickly.
- Wander between sets; discovery is half the fun.
Where it is
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Sources
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