KulturBURG
The KulturBURG offers a diverse and high-quality programme from April to September, complementing the summer opera production. The range spans from vernissages at the new KunstBURG and matinées to musical readings, song recitals, concerts, and spectacular open-air events – a season full of cultural highlights!
After the successful launch of this newly created format, 2026 will once again present a season that stands out with exceptional cultural highlights.
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Der MUSIK auf der SPUR
An Interactive Walking Concert for Little Music Detectives
June 26, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 PM
Grand Hall – Castle Courtyard – Concert
Solve exciting puzzles at Gars Castle. The pupils of the Horn Music School will help you along with musical clues.
Ages: 5–99 years.
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MATINÉE – MADAMA BUTTERFLY
June 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grand Hall – Matinée
A musical matinée with the leading team and many artists of MADAMA BUTTERFLY 2026. Experience the cast and the leading team of our summer opera MADAMA BUTTERFLY up close. Look forward to exciting insights and background information on the upcoming premiere. An unforgettable preview of the 2026 opera season!
REGISTRATION CARDS: Register via e-mail
© Alexander Ch. Wulz (Stage Photo)
STARS in GARS – UNTERREINER & FRIENDS
August 8, 2026 | 8:00-11:00 PM
Stage – Concert
The summer open-air highlight of the KulturBURG, featuring star guests from opera, operetta, pop, and musical theatre. Enjoy the most beautiful arias, thrilling duets, iconic songs, and impressive opera choruses performed by MARIAM BATTISTELLI, CHRIS STEGER, ANNELY PEEBO, LIDIA BAICH, KATLEHO MOKHOABANE, CLEMENS UNTERREINER, and other distinguished guests. Be enchanted by outstanding musical highlights and a unique atmosphere—while supporting a good cause: donations for people in need will be collected on site. An evening dedicated to music and togetherness—this is an event not to be missed! As in previous years, the concert will be recorded by ORF and broadcast on ORF III.
On this evening, all enthusiastic choir singers will have the exclusive opportunity to stand on stage with the stars.
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BAICH & SCHAGER
„Siegfried auf Abwegen“
August 30, 2026 | 7:00-9:00 PM
Grand Hall – Musical Reading
The star tenor KS ANDREAS SCHAGER and violin virtuoso LIDIA BAICH, together with special surprise guests, present a humorous journey through Wagner’s works. Their artistic brilliance and stage presence bring Wagner to life in a surprisingly lively and entertaining way.
Arrive relaxed at the event by bus:
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VLADAR & VLADAR
„Family Affairs“
September 13, 2026 | 7:00-9:00 PM
Grand Hall – Concert
Star pianist STEFAN VLADAR, Philharmonic musician WOLFGANG VLADAR and world-class violinist BOJIDARA KOUZMANOVA-VLADAR present a program full of virtuosity, expressive power and thrilling highlights. Together, these renowned artists perform works by César Franck and Johannes Brahms on the stage of the Garser KulturBURG—enhanced by a musical surprise.
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CHEFSACHE
Directors ON STAGE
September 27, 2026 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Grand Hall – Song Recital
CLEMENS UNTERREINER invites his fellow singing directors from Lower Austria to the grand season finale concert in Gars! PETER EDELMANN, DANIELA FALLY and ALOIS MÜHLBACHER join him to perform the most beautiful arias, songs, duets and unforgettable evergreens from around the world. On the piano: Vienna State Opera pianist STEPHEN HOPKINS.