Salzburg is celebrating a comeback: Wanda & Paul Kalkbrenner conquer Residenzplatz!

Salzburg is celebrating a comeback: Wanda & Paul Kalkbrenner conquer Residenzplatz!

After eight years, the music returns to the Residenzplatz in Salzburg, and the anticipation is huge! On May 9th and 10th, 2025, the historic square will be transformed into an open-air concert area. The Viennese cult band Wanda will give their only open-air concert in Austria on the first evening, with hits like “Bologna” and “Bussi Baby”. On the second evening the techno icon Paul Kalkbrenner inspire the masses and perform his legendary beats.

The city administration, under mayorBernhard Auinger, sees significant progress in cultural policy after the last concerts took place over eight years ago, the last time in 2016 with Herbert Grönemeyer. The events are organized by the Carinthian agency Semtainment, which relies on local partners and pursues sustainable concepts. Both concerts offer space for up to 10,000 visitors, with 7,000 advance tickets available at a price of around 70 euros. Wanda is supported by the well-known singerChristina Sturmerand other local acts whose names have not yet been announced.

A revitalized cultural highlight

The concerts should take place at Residenzplatz until a maximum of 10 p.m. in order to guarantee that things run smoothly. The construction begins a week in advance, which means that Salzburg can look forward to a musical highlight. The performances promise a spectacular event that brings the square back to life and perfectly combines a colorful mix of pop, rock and electronic music. How the city management plans to implement plans to cope with possible flows of visitors remains to be seen, but the anticipation among the population is palpable.