Siemens Fest>Spiel>Nächte in Salzburg | © Siemens AG / Georg Lembergh

SIEMENS Fest>Spiel>Nächte

July 25 - August 31, 2025
All the city is a stage: The Siemens Fest>Spiel>Nächte brings the magic of the Salzburg Festival to the Kapitelplatz for free. Enjoy top-class opera and concert broadcasts on an LED screen against an impressive backdrop — an open-air cultural experience for all!

Public viewing with a twist

So, what draws visitors to the Kapitelplatz every day during the Festival? Siemens Fest>Spiel>Nächte, an exceptionally successful cooperation between the Salzburg Festival, ORF Salzburg, Siemens Austria and Unitel. This open-air spectacle is one of the biggest cultural public-viewing events in Europe. And a “Free Festival for All”: both those who were unable to get hold of last-minute tickets, as well as those who couldn’t, or simply chose not to afford them; for locals as well as international guests.

The Kapitelplatz as an open-air stage

A marvelous opportunity to enjoy culture beneath open skies, right next to the cathedral and with views of Hohensalzburg Fortress. None of Salzburg’s indoor Festival venues can offer such a unique backdrop! The Kapitelplatz, on the other hand, serves as an open-air stage during Siemens Fest>Spiel>Nächte. Whether sat down in the rows of seating, sipping on a glass of wine in front of one of the restaurant tents, or simply strolling by – this event is always guaranteed to captivate with its magical atmosphere.

Enjoy Festival highlights, old and new

At Siemens Fest>Spiel>Nächte, you can once again enjoy highlight performances from years past. Some performances from the current program are also shown – and even premieres. Live broadcasts allow you to experience the very latest productions at the exact same time as audiences inside the festival halls.

A feast for the eyes, ears and taste buds

This open-air event is made possible by state-of-the-art audio and video technology. A daylight-compatible LED screen provides great video images even in the sunshine. An ingenious sound system with spatial simulation guarantees perfect acoustics.
So that Siemens Fest>Spiel>Nächte is able to promise enjoyment for all the senses, food & beverage services begin one hour before the start of the performance. In the restaurant tents with a clear view of the screen, you can look forward to a true culinary pampering: from cold hors d’oeuvres to grill specialties and desserts.