Engelbert Humperdinck's musical setting of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, premiered in 1893 , remains one of the most popular and frequently performed operas worldwide. The exciting story of the wicked witch and the world-famous children's songs make the work extremely popular even today. The Salzburg Children's Festival presents this late-Romantic opera in an abridged version, featuring fun interactive opportunities for young and old.

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Family Concert · Hansel and Gretel

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University of Salzburg Great Hall of the University

Engelbert Humperdinck's musical setting of the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, premiered in 1893 , remains one of the most popular and frequently performed operas worldwide. The exciting story of the wicked witch and the world-famous children's songs make the work extremely popular even today. The Salzburg Children's Festival presents this late-Romantic opera in an abridged version, featuring fun interactive opportunities for all ages.

The open-air concert at Austria's first beer estate offers musical diversity for the whole family. The Salzburg Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off the evening with a child-friendly performance of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf . A colorful array of works from the world of Classical and Romantic music follows, with works by Mendelssohn, Haydn, and Beethoven performed under the open sky. In the evening, Monika Ballwein takes the stage and provides an atmospheric finale with Queen's greatest hits.

Yvonne Moules

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 11 - Dec 7, 2025

Family Concert · Hansel and Gretel · Philharmonie Salzburg

Oct 11 - Dec 7, 2025

Family Concert · Hansel and Gretel · Kinderfestspiele

Past events

Oct 11 - Dec 7, 2025

Family Concert · Hansel and Gretel · Philharmonie Salzburg

Oct 11 - Dec 7, 2025

Family Concert · Hansel and Gretel · Kinderfestspiele

Future and recently performed repertoire

Gretel in Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck

Philharmonie Salzburg

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