Ski-Opening 2026

Start the ski season in style at Winter Gastein 2026, taking place from 11 to 14 December! Look forward to fresh slopes, exciting sporting action at the Gastein Classics in Sportgastein, and Ö3 GASTEIN SOUNDS 2026 in Bad Hofgastein. Two nights of open-air concerts, hot beats and pure winter vibes – don’t miss it!

What to expect at Winter Start Gastein 2026 – Highlights at a glance:

Ö3 GASTEIN SOUNDS 2026 – The New Winter Open-Air

Following a successful premiere with around 10,000 visitors, Ö3 GASTEIN SOUNDS returns for its second edition on 11 and 12 December 2026. The ski opening in Bad Hofgastein combines live music, winter sports and an impressive Alpine setting to create a unique start to the winter season.

With Pizzera & Jaus, folkshilfe, Paul Palkbrenner and KARL, the 2026 line-up once again features top-class acts spanning Austrian dialect music, indie, Austropop and Berlin techno.

Tickets & Information

Get your ticket now for Gastein’s musical winter highlight: MORE INFORMATION

Tickets available:

• Online via oeticket
• At all oeticket box offices