Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Sound of Music

The Marionette Stage Version of the Original Broadway Musical

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Date
February 22, 2026
Event Starts
2:00 PM
Doors Open
Theater Doors 1:30PM
Ticket Prices
Adults starting at $25 | $15 Students
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Step into a world where imagination knows no limits and art comes to life in the most captivating way. For over a century, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre has enchanted audiences of all ages with its breathtaking performances. Among its timeless productions is The Sound of Music, the marionette stage version of the iconic Broadway musical, featuring its unforgettable melodies. This world-renowned theatre immerses you in a magical realm, where marionettes perform with the grace and emotion of living actors.

As the lights gently fade and the red velvet curtain rises, you are transported into a mesmerizing story, where exquisitely crafted marionettes express a depth of emotion that will surprise and delight. Whether it’s the subtle movement of a character’s hand or the soaring notes of a beloved song, each puppet is brought to life by a team of masterful puppeteers, making it easy to forget that these enchanting figures are controlled by strings and wood.

Celebrated for its artistry, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre’s technique is recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, cementing its place as a treasure of global cultural significance.

From children to adults in search of a magical experience, the Salzburg Marionette Theatre has something to offer everyone.

Come witness a world where fantasy and reality blend seamlessly, a place where art, emotion, and tradition are brought to life before your very eyes.

Suitable for ages 6 and up.

UNESCO Cultural Heritage

In 2016, the Austrian UNESCO commission designated the operating technique developed by the Salzburg Marionette Theatre a "most highly developed form of puppet and figure theatre" and declared this sophisticated, fine-tuned method Intangible UNESCO Cultural Heritage (Austrian List).

The basis of this unique method is mainly the use of the "Salzburg cross" developed by Anton Aicher in 1913. The distinction pays tribute not only to the artistry required to manipulate the marionettes, but also to the necessity of handing down the skills and the craftsmanship. There are countless forms of puppet theatre all over the world. Whether marionettes, rod or hand puppets, shadow puppets, stick puppets, mask theatre or many more – they are all deeply rooted in various cultures, showing that their tradition is very much alive.

Since 2008, the Austrian UNESCO commission has been tasked with compiling a national register of intangible cultural heritage in Austria. Every listed tradition contributes with its individuality to promulgating Austria's cultural diversity and wealth of cultural heritage far beyond the state borders.

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