• Salzburg Marionette Theater - In this unique, baroque, audience hall with 350 seats, there have been operas, musicals, plays, and fairy tales performed here such as the one showcased here: The Sound of Music - “A delightful surprise from start to finish” - The New York Times. Performed in English, and subtitled in various languages. The duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The Salzburg Marionette Theatre employs 12 puppeteers trained in a wide variety of trades and professions. Qualities common to all of them are musicality, manual skill, and the ability to empathize with the various characters in order to bring the marionettes alive on stage. The Salzburg Marionette Theatre has evolved its own technique, which is used as a model by many marionette theaters worldwide. The puppeteers’ training, which takes place exclusively in the theater itself, demands just as much time and perseverance as learning to play a musical instrument.

Shows are subject to seasonality and won’t all be available at one time. Be sure to check back to see what new shows will be playing next.

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• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

The Salzburg Marionette Theater has delighted numerous children and adults over the last hundred years and has earned global recognition. Since 2016, it has held a place in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Salzburg Marionette Theater’s performance technique has been recognized as a significant cultural asset, being referred to as the ‘most refined instance of puppet and figure theatre.’ They host various performances in their unique baroque auditorium, including Mozart’s Magic Flute, the popular Salzburg classic The Sound of Music, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince. Youngsters will surely enjoy watching Peter and the Wolf or Rumpeltsiltskin. Included is a single admission ticket to any available show. Transportation and other accommodations are not included.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant seats are available on request, dress code is smart casual
• No short trousers in the evening

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.