With the revival of The Sound of Music, the Salzburg State Theater celebrates a piece of world history starting November 15, 2025. No other musical is so closely tied to this city. The film classic, shot in 1965 at original locations in Salzburg, made the Trapp family’s story famous around the globe – and still attracts fans today.
If you love musicals or plan to visit Salzburg, Sound of Music Salzburg belongs on your list.
Maria loves the mountains, singing and dancing – but instead of joining the convent, she is sent to care for the seven
children of the widowed Captain von Trapp. What follows is a touching story filled with music, love and hope – and living
cultural history in Salzburg.
Direction by Andreas Gergen and Christian Struppeck. Musical direction by Wolfgang Götz and Tobias Meichsner. Choreography by Kim Duddy. Stage and costumes by Court Watson. Performed by the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg and the Children’s Choir of the Salzburg State Theater.
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To mark the 60th anniversary of the film, a grand Sound of Music Gala takes place on October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM in the Felsenreitschule—a highlight of Salzburg’s cultural calendar.
“Entertaining, moving, and on the kitsch scale, pleasantly refreshing …” — Süddeutsche Zeitung
“Salzburg now has the chance to experience The Sound of Music as an original work of art in a top-quality production.” — Salzburger Nachrichten
“The cult musical proves impressively that even after eleven years, it has lost none of its shine.” — Kronen Zeitung
Between touching music, historical context and the unique aura of the Trapp story, audiences experience an evening full of emotions—right where it all began. For travelers planning Salzburg and for musical fans alike, Sound of Music Salzburg at the State Theater is a 2025 must-see.
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