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Stages of the Festival
Every single stage of the festival captivates with its very own character: the sophisticated Mainstage with its main concerts at the Congress Saalfelden, the spin-offs and cheeky performances at the Shortcuts, the variety of free City Tracks at the park, the Kunsthaus Nexus, the Bookbindery Fuchs or the Otto-Gruber-Hall. In addition, various natural stages and alpine pastures around Saalfelden offer a unique combination of magnificent mountain panoramas and diversified music.
CHARGEABLE STAGES:
- Mainstage with Otto Gruber Hall
- Shortcuts
- We hike Jazz (Cinema of Nature Asitz & Steinalm)
Tickets are available in our Ticketshop
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STAGES FREE OF CHARGE:
City Tracks:
- Park
- Nexus+
- Museum "Schloss Ritzen"
Mountain Tracks:
- Forest "Kollingwald"
- Hermitage "Einsiedelei"
- Lake "Ritzensee"
- "Almkonzerte" (Stöcklalm & AlteSchmiede)
As the name suggests, the Mainstage in the Congress Center is the largest venue and also the heart of the Jazzfestival. It is the room of concentrated listening with thirteen concerts over three days, in which renowned names of the international jazz scene as well as numerous new discoveries come together.
ATTENTION: Once again, the Gruber Halle location will be integrated into the Mainstage concert ticket. This means that ticket buyers will be offered a total of 13 concerts in the Mainstage and 4 concerts in the Otto-Gruber Halle from Friday to Sunday!
With six concerts, this is the stage on which we present smaller formations on the one hand, as well as projects decoupled from the main stage - an absolute must for die-hard jazz fans!
There is always a big rush here - therefore our tip: save your tickets early enough!
The Otto Gruber Hall was built in the 1950s and served the company "Landmaschinen Otto Gruber" as its first own workshop before it was shut down in 1996. With its central location directly in the Mittergasse Saalfelden as well as the industrial flair, it reflects the urban facet of Saalfelden.
ATTENTION: Once again, the Gruber Halle location will be integrated into the Mainstage concert ticket. This means that ticket buyers will be offered a total of 13 concerts in the Mainstage and 4 concerts in the Otto-Gruber Halle from Friday to Sunday!
The "We Hike Jazz" - music hikes offer the opportunity to explore the local landscape of Saalfelden Leogang together with the artists. During the hikes, several stops are made to enjoy the music against a magnificent mountain and natural scenery.
There is a limited number of participants per hike of 30 people - it's worth it to sign up quickly!
Getting to the starting points: With a valid We Hike Jazz ticket, the shared taxi service can be used. Departure is from the Kunsthaus Nexus, and a return trip after the event is also available. Detailed information will be provided after ticket booking.
The city park already established itself as a venue a few years ago and has been a central meeting point for the festival ever since. With a diverse program, the open-air stage attracts both local and international audiences.
A gastronomic mile offering local and international specialties as well as comfortable deck chairs and pallet furniture invite visitors to linger.
Also in this festival year, the Kunsthaus Nexus offers a stage for the Nexus+ concerts in addition to the Shortcuts.
The free Nexus+ series provides a lot of boisterous atmosphere, inviting you to party until late into the night.
With nearly 50 years of history, Museum Schloss Ritzen is one of the oldest regional museums in the Pinzgau, preserving significant collections on the history of Saalfelden and its surroundings.
Having previously hosted concerts, this year three selected performances will transform the striking setting into an unforgettable musical experience.
Travel by regional bus 61 from the stop “Am Saalfelden Postplatz” to “Ritzensee.”
The Museum Schloss Ritzen can be reached from the Congress Saalfelden in approximately a 15-minute walk.
With two concerts, the natural stage in the forest "Kollingwald" finds once again a place in the festival calender again this year. In the midst of nature, a mystical atmosphere unfolds from unique jazz music paired with the magic of the forest.
Travel by regional bus 61 from the stop “Am Saalfelden Postplatz” to “Ritzensee”. From there, the Kollingwald can be reached in approximately an 8-minute walk.
The hermitage on the Palfen was built in the 17th century.
It was built on a rock above Lichtenberg Castle in the 17th century. It is one of the last inhabited hermitages in Europe and serves as a resting place for the soul for many holidaymakers and locals alike.
In 2024, this special place will host the Jazzfestival for the first time.
Travel by city bus 62 from the stop “Am Saalfelden Postplatz” to “Föhrenweg.” From there, the Einsiedelei can be reached after a short hike of approximately 2 km.
At the free alpine pasture concerts ("Almkonzerte"), a cozy atmosphere is guaranteed when beautiful mountain panorama meets the charm of Austrian alpine huts.
In keeping with this, the audience can expect a unique mix of different music styles, which also includes the necessary dose of humor.
Travel by regional bus 690 from the stop “Am Saalfelden Postplatz” to “Leogang Asitzbahnen. The Alte Schmiede is located at the mountain station of the Asitz and Steinberg cable cars.
Travel by regional bus 690 from the stop “Am Saalfelden Postplatz” to “Leogang Asitzbahnen". The Stöcklalm is located at the mid-station of the Asitz cable car.
On Sunday morning, Ritzensee comes alive: on the lake, a small rowboat with jazz musicians fills the air with lively rhythms, while guests relax along the shore. The free concert series creates an unforgettable atmosphere right by the water.
Travel by regional bus 61 from the stop “Am Saalfelden Postplatz” to “Ritzensee.”
The Ritzensee can be reached from the Congress Saalfelden in approximately a 15-minute walk.
