This page provides a collection of the latest news and announcements regarding the contemporary performing arts productions at SZENE Salzburg. Please verify specific event details and scheduling through our official channels to ensure you have the most current information for your visit.
SZENE Salzburg has been officially granted the prestigious Austrian Ecolabel for its theater hall, offices, and studio facilities. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the organization's ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and ecological responsibility within the performing arts sector.
The 2026 Sommerszene festival returns to Salzburg from June 8th to 23rd, featuring a diverse lineup of fourteen productions. Visitors can look forward to a series of Austrian premieres, international dance classics, and local performances exploring contemporary societal and political themes.
The Sommerszene Salzburg has introduced a refreshed brand identity developed by the local studio Solid & Bold. This new design system, characterized by a striking crimson red aesthetic and dynamic performance-inspired imagery, aims to enhance the international festival's visual presence. The update reflects the core energy of the event, emphasizing rhythm and artistic resonance as it looks toward future programming.
SZENE Salzburg invites the public to explore the city through movement in these unique walking dance classes hosted by Flavourama. Participants will travel between festival venues while engaging with the themes of upcoming performances through guided street dance styles including hip hop, breaking, and house. No prior experience is required to join this interactive city tour.
Discover how the SOMMERSZENE festival and Flavourama brought the streets of Salzburg to life with a unique walking-dance tour. This interactive event invited participants to explore program highlights through hip hop, house, and club-style dance sessions across the city center.
SZENE Salzburg invites educators to an informal networking gathering focused on the upcoming SOMMERSZENE festival. Attendees can learn about the program, connect with peers, and discuss future cultural activities in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
The annual Sommerszene festival at SZENE Salzburg returns with a series of acclaimed Austrian premieres. International performers are bringing their globally recognized works to Salzburg, showcasing a diverse program of contemporary dance, theatre, and performance art.
Discover the 2026 edition of the SOMMERSZENE festival, featuring fourteen distinct productions across dance, performance, and interdisciplinary art. Running from June 8 to June 23, the event showcases international talent, world premieres, and works by local artists in Salzburg. Visitors can explore a rich program of performances that delve into contemporary social and political themes through choreography.
The 2026 Sommerszene festival returns to Salzburg from June 8th to 23rd, featuring a diverse lineup of fourteen productions. Visitors can look forward to a series of Austrian premieres, international dance classics, and local performances exploring contemporary societal and political themes.
SZENE Salzburg invites the public to explore the city through movement in these unique walking dance classes hosted by Flavourama. Participants will travel between festival venues while engaging with the themes of upcoming performances through guided street dance styles including hip hop, breaking, and house. No prior experience is required to join this interactive city tour.
Discover how the SOMMERSZENE festival and Flavourama brought the streets of Salzburg to life with a unique walking-dance tour. This interactive event invited participants to explore program highlights through hip hop, house, and club-style dance sessions across the city center.
The annual Sommerszene festival at SZENE Salzburg returns with a series of acclaimed Austrian premieres. International performers are bringing their globally recognized works to Salzburg, showcasing a diverse program of contemporary dance, theatre, and performance art.
Discover the 2026 edition of the SOMMERSZENE festival, featuring fourteen distinct productions across dance, performance, and interdisciplinary art. Running from June 8 to June 23, the event showcases international talent, world premieres, and works by local artists in Salzburg. Visitors can explore a rich program of performances that delve into contemporary social and political themes through choreography.
The 2026 Summer Season at SZENE Salzburg has officially launched, marking the start of a diverse programme of performing arts. The season opening celebration featured a performance of Sasha Waltz’s acclaimed work 'Travelogue I – Twenty to Eight', setting the stage for a series of artistic events throughout the festival.
Experience the latest dance production from choreographer Rosana Ribeiro, set to debut at the upcoming SOMMERSZENE festival. The piece follows five performers navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape through weight, resistance, and transformative movement. Catch the premiere of this new interdisciplinary work on 11 June.
Explore the visual narrative of Deva Schubert's site-specific performance, 'missed tones (in the corridor)'. Held at the Kunstverein, this atmospheric production invited audiences into a mysterious and immersive sonic and movement-based experience.
Discover how the SOMMERSZENE festival and Flavourama brought the streets of Salzburg to life with a unique walking-dance tour. This interactive event invited participants to explore program highlights through hip hop, house, and club-style dance sessions across the city center.
The annual Sommerszene festival at SZENE Salzburg returns with a series of acclaimed Austrian premieres. International performers are bringing their globally recognized works to Salzburg, showcasing a diverse program of contemporary dance, theatre, and performance art.
Discover the 2026 edition of the SOMMERSZENE festival, featuring fourteen distinct productions across dance, performance, and interdisciplinary art. Running from June 8 to June 23, the event showcases international talent, world premieres, and works by local artists in Salzburg. Visitors can explore a rich program of performances that delve into contemporary social and political themes through choreography.
The 2026 Summer Season at SZENE Salzburg has officially launched, marking the start of a diverse programme of performing arts. The season opening celebration featured a performance of Sasha Waltz’s acclaimed work 'Travelogue I – Twenty to Eight', setting the stage for a series of artistic events throughout the festival.
Experience the latest dance production from choreographer Rosana Ribeiro, set to debut at the upcoming SOMMERSZENE festival. The piece follows five performers navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape through weight, resistance, and transformative movement. Catch the premiere of this new interdisciplinary work on 11 June.
Explore the visual narrative of Deva Schubert's site-specific performance, 'missed tones (in the corridor)'. Held at the Kunstverein, this atmospheric production invited audiences into a mysterious and immersive sonic and movement-based experience.
SZENE Salzburg presents Rauschen, a captivating performative installation set within the historic walls of the Kollegienkirche. Performers engage with rhythmic gymnastics ribbons and electronic soundscapes to transform natural movement patterns into a pulsating, visual organism.
SZENE Salzburg recently hosted a research-focused workshop at the Department of Dance Studies featuring artist Solène Weinachter. The session explored the intersection of funeral cultures and movement, examining how dance can express themes of farewell where traditional language may fall short. Participants engaged in both analytical discussion and practical movement exercises grounded in the production 'AFTER ALL'.
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