Winterfest 2024

Winterfest is returning to Salzburg on November 27, with 73 performances to light up the dark winter days. As one of the biggest contemporary circus festivals in Europe this is your chance to soak up some holiday magic.

With colorful lights and stunning performances, the festival is a celebration, full of jaw-dropping circus acts and heartwarming stories. A truly unique experience, and I’m here to tell you why.

This year, the magic is even more accessible. With the Circus for All initiative, the festival aims to make sure everyone can experience the joy of the circus. Families facing financial difficulties can join the fun for symbolic contribution. And the festival’s commitment to the community goes further - your ticket also gets you free public transport making it easy to get to the tent without any stress.

And because sharing the joy also means thinking about future generations, the festival continues its tradition of being a Green Event, certified since 2017. From eco-friendly heating to sustainable logistics, every detail is planned with the environment in mind, allowing everyone to have fun while keeping our planet healthy.

The Winterfest Bar for one, is the perfect spot to catch up with friends, after and before the show. With drinks, tasty snacks, and hearty curry, it’s what makes the festival experience complete!

So let me just round this up:

🎪 35 days of shows - 73 shows
🎟️ 3 locations
🤡 4 international companies + 4 austrian premieres
♻️ 7 years as a certified Green Event
🚌 1 ticket = free public transport within Salzburg

Have we convinced you? Tickets are available online. Take advantage of Family Saturdays for some sweet deals, and don’t forget to check if you apply for special offers or discounts! See you there!

Every year, the festival brings a vibrant circus program, blending thrilling acrobatics and captivating stories that enchant audiences of all ages. It’s all about creating memories that linger long after winter’s chill fades. This year is no different, with 4 international companies and a total of 73 shows, you're definitely going to find something for you in the program! And yes, we've rounded it all up for you:

Theatre d Un Jour RECLAIM 12 Christophe Raynaud de Lage 4

Austrian Premiere. This immersive experience, inspired by ancient rituals, delves into life’s universal questions, combining lyrical soundscapes with hand-to-hand acrobatics. "Reclaim" explores beauty, discomfort, and danger in a highly visual, almost wordless performance.

Austrian Premiere. A quirky, fun show about outsiders creating their own version of paradise. This mix of circus, acrobatics, and live music offers a delightful exploration of fragility, raw madness and joy.

Austrian Premiere. A winter-themed performance combining circus disciplines with Canadian humor, "Blizzard" is a lively and visually stunning journey into snowy Quebec. The show is accompanied by music played on an electronic piano.

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Thursday, 05.12.2024
18:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

Circus Vision #1

Thursday, 05.12.2024
20:00
Toihaus Theater
Franz-Josef-Straße 4

Théâtre d’Un Jour Reclaim

Thursday, 05.12.2024
20:00
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

Circus Vision #2

Friday, 06.12.2024
18:30
Toihaus Theater
Franz-Josef-Straße 4

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Friday, 06.12.2024
18:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

Théâtre d’Un Jour Reclaim

Friday, 06.12.2024
20:00
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

Circus Vision #4

Saturday, 07.12.2024
14:00
SZENE Salzburg
Anton-Neumayr-Platz 2

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Saturday, 07.12.2024
14:00
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

Théâtre d’Un Jour Reclaim

Saturday, 07.12.2024
16:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

Circus Vision #3

Saturday, 07.12.2024
20:00
SZENE Salzburg
Anton-Neumayr-Platz 2

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Saturday, 07.12.2024
20:00
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

Circus Vision #4

Sunday, 08.12.2024
14:00
SZENE Salzburg
Anton-Neumayr-Platz 2

Théâtre d’Un Jour Reclaim

Sunday, 08.12.2024
14:00
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Sunday, 08.12.2024
16:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Tuesday, 10.12.2024
18:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Wednesday, 11.12.2024
18:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Thursday, 12.12.2024
18:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee

NoFit State Circus Sabotage

Friday, 13.12.2024
18:30
Volksgarten
Hundertwasser Allee