Your year-round music highlight in Salzburger Land

Discover jazz in Gastein

Discover the magical combination of jazz and the breathtaking natural scenery in Salzburger Land with the year-round jazz festivals in Gastein.

Whether you prefer the cool winter days or the warm summer evenings, Gastein offers an unforgettable jazz experience for every season, surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Alps.

Whether you are a passionate jazz fan or just want to enjoy the atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the world of melodies and improvisations that transform the valley into a musical stage in a class of its own.

Jazz at the Bad Hofgastein sawmill

The Sägewerk venue in Bad Hofgastein has been an institution for jazz concerts and cabaret for many years.

Sepp Grabmaier converted the former sawmill into a unique event location many years ago. Initially an insider tip, it has been well known as a meeting place for jazz lovers for several years. The Sägewerk offers a varied program all year round - from concerts to cabaret.

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The open air jazz event series in Bad Gastein

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Golden jazz rhythms at the Bad Hofgastein sawmill

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Winter jazz sounds on Gastein's ski slopes

Jazzmusiker auf der Terrasse einer Skihütte vor Publikum auf Bierbänken

Celebrate the winter with jazzy sounds

Snow Jazz Gastein

Since 2002, the absolute stars of the jazz world have been gathering in Gastein to offer you unique concert experiences. Embark on an adventure for the ears, with premieres and new discoveries from the world of jazz. And all this with an enchanting view of the Gastein mountains.

This combination of nature experience, skiing pleasure and jazzy sound is unique so far!

Local and international jazz acts

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Jazz in the heart of Bad Gastein! The concert series "summer.jazz.in.the.city" is for many music lovers one of the most beautiful open air events in the Gastein Valley. And a fixed point in the event calendar!

Over the years, the summer concert series has made a name for itself beyond the region. Year after year, locals, guests, music and jazz lovers from all over the world come to the traditional Merangarten in Bad Gastein to experience summer jazz in the city live. But not only the audience, also the jazz musicians are international. From greats of the Austrian jazz landscape to innovative, young jazz acts and rising stars of the local and international jazz scene: at the Gastein Jazz Festival, they all provide a real feast for the ears.

with free admission!

June 25 to August 27, 2025

Jazzy sounds on balmy summer evenings in the Merangarten - in bad weather in the Wiener-Saal in the Grand Hotel De l'Europe

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Jazz Band Blas- und Zupfinstrumenten beim Jammen mit im Sägewerk

Autumn is JAZZherbst GASTEIN

At the end of the jazz festival year, the Jazzherbst in Gastein offers a fascinating mix of jazz music and autumnal mountain scenery.

Experience how local and international jazz musicians enchant the Gastein Valley with their melodies.

Gild your autumn vacation in Gastein with a visit to this series of events!

Experience further cultural offers in Gastein

Immerse yourself in the world of classical music at impressive concerts and discover contemporary art against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain scenery.

A unique experience for nature-loving art and culture enthusiasts who want to enjoy summer in the mountains.

Be inspired and find out more about these unforgettable events!