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A colorful elephant with a magnificent saddle pattern stands in the foreground. A stork balances on its back. | © Bernhard Müller Show gallery

Carnival of the Animals

Experience a fascinating animal trilogy at the Salzburg Marionette Theater with music by Poulenc, Ridout, and Saint-Saëns. Recommended for adults and children aged 8 and up.


In a varied hour, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre presents three musical animal stories:
The story of the little elephant Babar (based on the children's book by Jean de Brunhoff, music by Francis Poulenc), who flees to a city and finds joy in the lives of humans.
The story of the young bull Ferdinand (based on the children's book by Munro Leaf, music by Alan Ridout), who has different preferences than his battle-hungry peers and 
Saint-Saëns' famous Carnival of the Animals in a poetic reinterpretation.

In German with explanations in English
Duration: 1 hour


Further dates

  • Sunday, 24. May 2026 from 17:00
  • Saturday, 20. Jun 2026 from 17:00
  • Thursday, 09. Jul 2026 from 17:00
  • Thursday, 06. Aug 2026 from 17:00
  • Thursday, 20. Aug 2026 from 17:00

Contact

Salzburger Marionettentheater
Schwarzstraße 24
5020 Salzburg
Tel. +43662 872406

Booking

Salzburger Marionettentheater
Schwarzstraße 24
5020 Salzburg
Tel. +43662 872406

Location

Salzburger Marionettentheater
Schwarzstraße 24
5020 Salzburg

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