80 Years of Salzburg Advent Singing
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About
The Salzburg Advent Singing marks its 80th anniversary with 'The Great Secret', a staged oratorio of traditional songs, music and nativity theatre in the Großes Festspielhaus from 27 November to 13 December 2026.
Highlights
- 80th-anniversary production in the Großes Festspielhaus
- More than 150 musicians, singers, actors and shepherd children
- Eleven confirmed performances across three Advent weekends
Practical tips
- Performances run about 1 hour 40 minutes without an interval
- Book a specific time; several Saturdays and Sundays have two performances
- The venue is in the Old Town, so arrive on foot or by public transport
Where it is
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