Top Salzburg Family-friendly Shows

Step back in time and discover life during Mozart's era with this unique themed dining experience. Set in the atmospheric Baroque Hall of St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg’s Old Town, enjoy a delightful three-course menu inspired by 18th-century cuisine. A chamber ensemble with opera singers enhances your meal with live performances of Mozart classics. The venue allows service animals and offers infant seats; seating is preassigned, and admission is until 7:10pm.

UNESCO–listed Salzburg is famous for its classical music heritage, and for a live performance, there are few locations to match the Marble Hall in 17th-century Mirabell Palace. With this ticket, take your seat in the Marble Hall and enjoy a recital in the tradition of Mozart and his contemporaries. Marvel at the skill of the soloists and ensembles on stage, and admire the beautiful baroque architecture for which Mirabell Palace is known.

Most "Sound of Music" fans can picture the film’s iconic settings, but don’t know where to find them in real life. This half-day trip takes you straight to the locations, allowing you to relive your favorite scenes from the musical without advance planning. Visit film sites around Salzburg, hear the need-to-know history of Salzburg’s top attractions, and visit nearby Mondsee to explore.

See The Sound of Music in the city in which it takes place, and enjoy an afternoon of theater for the whole family at the Salzburg Marionette Theater. Famous throughout the world, the Salzburg Marionette Theater is now included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Watch professional puppeteers and marvel at the amazing lifelikeness of the marionettes.

Experience an afternoon concert of 45 minutes in Salzburg's Old Town with Mozart's masterpieces, performed by international award winners.

Experience a concert with violin and piano in the afternoon of 45 minutes in Salzburg’s Old Town with Mozart’s masterpieces, performed by international prizewinners.

On this VIP evening program, you’ll enjoy a sumptuous dinner on a panoramic terrace overlooking Salzburg, followed by a Mozart concert at the hilltop fortress of Hohensalzburg. Enjoy an elegant, multi-course meal with seafood or veal, paired with a bottle of red or white wine. Then, settle back and relax as you take in centuries-old musical scores from the city’s famed composer. During the holidays, you'll also listen to traditional advent and Christmas music.

Enjoy fun for all the family at Salzburg Marionette Theater. You won’t have to worry about wasting time in long visitor lines as entrance tickets are included. If you’re traveling with children, this is the ideal solution to keep them entertained, as The Magic Flute is catered for both kids and adults alike. You’ll see talented puppeteers performing Mozart’s incredible opera, which is full of singing, dancing, and lots of surprises.

If you want to visit Hallstatt without the hassle of public transportation, opt for this half-day trip from Salzburg instead. Simply relax on the journey through the alpine Salzkammergut region, then enjoy free time in Hallstatt. How you spend it is up to you; stroll past Lake Hallstatt, visit the Bone House (entry extra), or snap photos from viewing platforms. Just note: The Skywalk is closed until summer 2026.

Get into the festive spirit with a unique concert experience. High above Salzburg, Fortress Hohensalzburg offers elegant atmospheric surroundings in which to enjoy Advent and Christmas concerts, featuring music by Mozart and his contemporaries.

The Salzburg Marionette Theater has charmed countless children and adults for a century, and has become famous throughout the world. Since 2016 it is has been included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The performance technique of the Salzburg Marionette Theater has been declared a cultural asset worthy of preservation, as the "most highly developed form of puppet and figure theatre." In this unique baroque auditorium, they present operas, including Mozart's Magic Flute, as well as, the Salzburg classic The Sound of Music, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet, and Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream or Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince. Children for sure will like Peter and the Wolf or Rumpelstiltskin. This is for one admission ticket to see the show of choice, that is available. Transportation and other accommodations not included.

In the historic cloister of the Franciscan monastery in Salzburg, an exquisite selection of piano sonatas by W.A. Mozart as well as impressive works of Romanticism by F. Liszt and F. Chopin are on display. This concert visit offers the opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces in a unique atmosphere marked by the rich history of the monastery. An unforgettable musical experience awaits you in this cultural highlight of the city.

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.

The holidays are usually filled with good food, and this Christmas cooking lesson in Salzburg combines food and fun to give you a rewarding cooking experience. Test out your skills making traditional Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl cookies. Get into the holiday spirit with others as you make these delicious treats. Plus take a lunch break to slurp down some hot goulash soup. If you don't eat all the cookies you've made, you're also welcome to take them home with you at the end of the day.

The Salzburg Marionette Theater is on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and a popular activity for all kinds of visitors to Austria. Pre-booking your ticket guarantees that won't miss out on seeing a performance. Simply choose the show you wish to see and book.

Experience an atmospheric piano concerto in the elegant ambience of Hotel Radisson and immerse yourself in the world of classical music. A carefully selected compilation of piano sonatas by W. A. Mozart reveals his extraordinary mastery and melodic appeal. The programme is complemented by expressive works of Romanticism that inspire with emotional depth and virtuoso brilliance. Performed by international award winners, a concert full of musical contrasts and artistic quality unfolds in just 45 minutes – a cultural highlight in the heart of the Old Town that enriches your stay in a special way.

At Mozart Piano Sonatas you will experience a 45 min concert with a careful selection of his masterpieces played on a Bösendorf concert grand piano with international prize winners.

Experience an unforgettable concert full of elegance and historical charm. The focus is on virtuoso Baroque works and glamorous soprano arias from the most famous Mozart operas. The delicate, silvery sound of the harpsichord brings the compositions to authentic life. A wonderful ambience completes this musical highlight and provides a magical atmosphere.