June 03 to 07, 2026

Summer-Opening Schladming 2026

Scooter, Sarah Connor, Roland Kaiser, Rainhard Fendrich and Plácido Domingo are coming to the Summer Opening in Schladming-Dachstein to the Planai Stadium in Schladming from June 3 to 7, 2026.

Summer Opening 2026: Five stars, five days of musical enjoyment

June 03 to 07, 2026 | Planai Stadium, Schladming

The Schladming-Dachstein Summer Opening 2026 is setting new standards and promises to become one of the highlights of Austria’s event summer. Over five days, a variety of music genres will come together – creating an experience that delights fans of all ages and turns the Schladming-Dachstein region into the place to be this summer.

In cooperation with renowned concert promoter Klaus Leutgeb, the Schladming-Dachstein region and its four mountains – Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm – are once again bringing an extraordinary open-air experience to the Alps. The result is a festival format designed to create lasting emotions and unforgettable memories.

Get your tickets now and be part of a unique summer event the Alps have never seen before!

Summer-Opening 2026 - All information at a glance:
  • Artists: Scooter, Sarah Connor, Roland Kaiser, Rainhard Fendrich, Plácido Domingo
  • Dates: Wednesday, 3rd June to Sunday, 7th June 2026
  • Location: Planai Stadium, Schladming
  • Tickets: Single-day tickets available now via ÖTicket
  • Accommodation: Bookable now via this website or directly with the region’s accommodation partners

Scooter

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For more than 30 years, Scooter have been one of the most influential acts on the international electronic music scene. With their explosive live shows and unmistakable sound, they create an electrifying atmosphere and fill dance floors across Europe.

Legendary tracks such as “How Much Is The Fish?” and “Nessaja” turn the night into a high-energy spectacle packed with driving beats, powerful drops and unforgettable festival moments – standing still is simply not an option.

Scooter

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For more than 30 years, Scooter have been one of the most influential acts on the international electronic music scene. With their explosive live shows and unmistakable sound, they create an electrifying atmosphere and fill dance floors across Europe.

Legendary tracks such as “How Much Is The Fish?” and “Nessaja” turn the night into a high-energy spectacle packed with driving beats, powerful drops and unforgettable festival moments – standing still is simply not an option.

Sarah Connor

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For years, Sarah Connor has been one of the most successful and defining voices in German-language pop music. With her current No. 1 album “Freigeistin” and her tour “Wilde Nächte – Open Air 2026”, she brings both soulful ballads and powerful pop anthems to the big open-air stage.

Look forward to deeply moving songs, a first-class live band and an intense concert experience filled with emotion and unforgettable goosebump moments.

Special highlight: Shortly after the announcement of the Summer Opening, Sarah Connor will present her new single “Das schönste Mädchen der Welt” to a television audience of millions for the first time on the ZDF charity gala “Ein Herz für Kinder.”

Sarah Connor

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For years, Sarah Connor has been one of the most successful and defining voices in German-language pop music. With her current No. 1 album “Freigeistin” and her tour “Wilde Nächte – Open Air 2026”, she brings both soulful ballads and powerful pop anthems to the big open-air stage.

Look forward to deeply moving songs, a first-class live band and an intense concert experience filled with emotion and unforgettable goosebump moments.

Special highlight: Shortly after the announcement of the Summer Opening, Sarah Connor will present her new single “Das schönste Mädchen der Welt” to a television audience of millions for the first time on the ZDF charity gala “Ein Herz für Kinder.”

Roland Kaiser

Friday, June 05, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For decades, Roland Kaiser has shaped the German-speaking music scene and remains one of the most successful entertainers on the major live stages. His open-air concerts are renowned for timeless classics, charismatic stage presence and an atmosphere filled with emotion.

An unforgettable concert evening that brings generations together and captivates with outstanding musical quality and a unique connection to the audience.

Roland Kaiser

Friday, June 05, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For decades, Roland Kaiser has shaped the German-speaking music scene and remains one of the most successful entertainers on the major live stages. His open-air concerts are renowned for timeless classics, charismatic stage presence and an atmosphere filled with emotion.

An unforgettable concert evening that brings generations together and captivates with outstanding musical quality and a unique connection to the audience.

Rainhard Fendrich

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: This year marks a very special anniversary – Rainhard Fendrich celebrates 45 years on stage and is extending his acclaimed tour with selected open-air concerts.

The programme features a varied blend of new songs and timeless classics from more than four decades of musical history. Expect an evening filled with emotion, subtle humour and personal stories – a musical journey through time that captivates audiences of all generations.

Rainhard Fendrich

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: This year marks a very special anniversary – Rainhard Fendrich celebrates 45 years on stage and is extending his acclaimed tour with selected open-air concerts.

The programme features a varied blend of new songs and timeless classics from more than four decades of musical history. Expect an evening filled with emotion, subtle humour and personal stories – a musical journey through time that captivates audiences of all generations.

Plácido Domingo

Sunday, June 07, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For decades, Plácido Domingo has been one of the most influential figures in classical music, captivating audiences on the world’s most prestigious stages with his extraordinary voice.

His performance will mark the grand finale of the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Opening 2026 – an evening of musical elegance, profound emotion and exceptional artistry, appealing equally to classical music enthusiasts and lovers of truly special live experiences.

Plácido Domingo

Sunday, June 07, 2026

Exclusively in Austria in 2026: For decades, Plácido Domingo has been one of the most influential figures in classical music, captivating audiences on the world’s most prestigious stages with his extraordinary voice.

His performance will mark the grand finale of the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Opening 2026 – an evening of musical elegance, profound emotion and exceptional artistry, appealing equally to classical music enthusiasts and lovers of truly special live experiences.

Important information about the Summer Opening

Get your tickets easily via Ö-Ticket starting December 8.

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Scooter will be coming to Schladming for the Summer-Opening on June 3, Sarah Connor on June 4, Roland Kaiser on June 5, Rainhard Fendrich on June 6, and Plácido Domingo on June 7.

The concerts for the Summer Opening 2026 in Schladming will take place at the Planai mountain station. The concert is an open-air event.

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