June 03 to 07, 2026
Summer Opening Schladming 2026
Five artists at the Summer Opening 2026 in Schladming-Dachstein
from June 03 to 07, 2026 at the Planai Stadium in Schladming
Five days, five musical worlds and a spectacular Alpine backdrop: The Schladming-Dachstein 2026 Summer Opening will be a new highlight in the Austrian event calendar. The unique event format brings a line-up to the stage that inspires all generations - and makes Schladming the hottest summer hotspot in the Alps.
The Schladming-Dachstein tourism region with the 4-mountains (Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm) and the international concert organizer Klaus Leutgeb are once again creating a sensation and probably the most legendary summer opening in the Austrian mountains.
Get your tickets from December 8th and experience a festival that has never been seen before in the Alps!
The most important facts about the Summer Opening 2026 at a glance:
- Acts: Scooter, Sarah Connor, Roland Kaiser, Rainhard Fendrich, Plácido Domingo
- Date: Wednesday, June 03 to Sunday, June 07, 2026
- Venue: Planai Stadium in Schladming
- One-way tickets: available from December 08, 2025
- Accommodation: can be booked immediately via this website or directly with the accommodation providers in the region
An Overview of the Summer Concerts
The highlight of the summer: We're kicking off the season with five concerts.
Scooter
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Only Austrian show in 2026: For over three decades, Scooter has stood for pure live energy and an unmistakable electronic sound that shakes halls and festivals all over Europe. With cult hits such as "How Much Is The Fish?" and "Nessaja", a party atmosphere is guaranteed - an evening full of power, beats and goosebump moments where no one is guaranteed to stand still.
Sarah Connor
Thursday, June 04, 2026
Only Austria show in 2026: Sarah Connor has been one of the most successful and popular singers in the German-speaking world for many years. With her number 1 album "Freigeistin" and the new "Wilde Nächte - Open Air 2026" tour, she brings emotional summer concerts and an energetic live show to the stage.
You can expect songs that touch you, a strong live band and a unique concert experience full of goosebump moments.
Special timing: just one day after the announcement of the summer opening, the artist presents her new single "Das schönste Mädchen der Welt" on the ZDF program "Ein Herz für Kinder".
Roland Kaiser
Friday, June 05, 2026
Only Austria show in 2026: Roland Kaiser has been thrilling an audience of millions for decades and is one of the most successful live artists in the German-speaking world. His open-air concerts are synonymous with great hits, impressive stage presence, emotional moments and a rousing show that connects fans of all generations.
Rainhard Fendrich
Saturday, June 06, 2026
Rainhard Fendrich celebrates his 45th stage anniversary in 2026 and continues his successful tour with new open-air dates. With a mixture of new songs and timeless classics from more than four decades, he offers a musical live experience that perfectly combines emotion, humor and personal retrospection.
Plácido Domingo
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Only Austrian show in 2026: Plácido Domingo has been one of the iconic voices of classical music for decades and has set standards on the world's most important stages. His concert is the worthy, emotional and musically top-class finale of the Schladming-Dachstein 2026 Summer Opening - an exclusive concert experience that will delight opera lovers and music fans alike.
