Take the A-Train

The Take the A‑Train Festival in Salzburg transforms the area around the main train station into a vibrant cultural hotspot every year – with concerts, performances, and club nights, from open-air stages to intimate off-locations. Additionally, many events can be attended for free.

10.9. - 13.9.2026

What is the Take the A‑Train Festival?

Since its founding in 2015, the festival has aimed to enliven the train station district (Elisabeth-Vorstadt) with a colorful cultural program, bringing together local talents and international acts on unconventional stages. Culture emerges in the heart of the district at over 15 venues – from open-air trucks to sky bars, cafés, dance schools, and ÖBB depots.

This was the festival program for 2025 (the 2026 program will follow)

Over 30 events offer a mix of concerts, performances, and club nights – spread across more than 15 locations in and around the main train station area.

Highlights

Highlights certainly include the Grammy award-winning string quartet KRONOS QUARTET. Other acts include DJ KRUSH, a pioneer of beat culture, Akua Naru & The Ruff Pack, MOSES YOOFEE TRIO with nu jazz from Berlin, artist Kässy, and many more...

Mainstage & Jazzit

The train station square serves as the central open-air stage, complemented by an intimate club atmosphere at Jazzit – e.g. with DJ Krush or Mel*e.

Sunset Concert

A special experience is promised by the sunrise concert featuring the ensemble KRONOS QUARTET.

Free Admission

Numerous events are free of charge – ideal for sampling and celebrating.

Festival Pass & Tickets

Get yourself a festival pass! The discounted festival pass secures access to the paid events, single tickets are available from around 15 €; many program points remain free. Discounts are available for young people, students, people with disabilities, and ÖBB Vorteilscard holders (–10% at the box office).

To the festival program