Schladming Ski Season Opening 2026

Following the incredible success of the Backstreet Boys concerts in the winter of 2025, the next musical highlight will kick off the 2026 season: The Leutgeb Entertainment Group, in collaboration with the Schladming-Dachstein tourism region and the 4-Mountain Ski Area (Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm), is bringing one of Europe’s biggest stars to Austria. On December 11, 2026, Helene Fischer and her band will kick off the winter season and deliver a concert experience in a class of its own at Planai Stadium. Ticket sales begin on August 3 at 10:00 a.m., exclusively at www.oeticket.com.

HELENE FISCHER KICKS OFF WINTER IN SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN

Hardly any other artist captivates her audience quite like Helene Fischer. For years, she has been one of Europe’s most successful live acts, fascinating millions of fans with spectacular productions, extraordinary stage presence, and a unique connection with her audience.

In the summer of 2026, she thrilled over 750,000 fans on her spectacular 360° stadium tour through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. She filled stadiums and arenas throughout the German-speaking world. An extraordinary highlight for fans is coming in December: At the Schladming-Dachstein Ski Opening, visitors can look forward to a special concert format featuring only her band—personal, intense, and up close.

AN EVENING FULL OF HITS IN A UNIQUE SETTING

Against the imposing mountain backdrop of the Dachstein, the Planai Stadium will once more transform into one of Europe’s most extraordinary concert venues. Together with her band, Helene Fischer will perform her greatest hits in an atmospheric live setting that uniquely combines emotion, musical quality, and concert ambiance.

Following the historic successes of recent years featuring Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, Sting, Simply Red, and most recently the Backstreet Boys, the Schladming-Dachstein Ski Opening thus impressively continues its success story.

WORLD STAR MEETS WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION

With the Ski-Opening, Schladming-Dachstein has long since established itself as one of Austria’s most important event destinations. Year after year, international artists attract tens of thousands of guests to the region and draw attention far beyond the country’s borders. Together with the Leutgeb Entertainment Group, the Schladming-Dachstein tourism region and the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Area are once again sending a strong signal in support of high-quality event tourism and a spectacular start to the winter season.

TICKET INFORMATION

Schladming-Dachstein Ski Opening 2026
Helene Fischer with band
Friday, December 11, 2026
Ticket sales begin: Monday, August 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Tickets available exclusively at: www.oeticket.com

STATEMENTS AND QUOTES

Klaus Leutgeb, Promoter and Managing Director of Leutgeb Entertainment Group

“I’m absolutely thrilled that Helene Fischer is going the extra mile after her major 360° stadium tour and will be playing one more concert here in Austria to wrap up the year. The fact that she and her band are kicking off the winter season in Schladming-Dachstein is something truly extraordinary for us. Our guests will experience Helene Fischer here up close and personally like almost nowhere else—it’s precisely these kinds of unique concert moments that make the Ski Opening so special.”

Mathias Schattleitner, Managing Director of the Schladming-Dachstein Tourism Region

“With pop star Helene Fischer, the 2026 Ski Opening will once again feature a top-tier act sure to thrill the crowd. As one of Europe’s most successful artists, she’ll turn the kickoff of the winter season into an extraordinary highlight. For years, her music has captivated millions of people throughout the German-speaking world, appealing to one of our most important target groups for winter tourism.”

Andreas Keinprecht, Chairman of the Schladming-Dachstein Tourism Region

“The Ski Opening is a flagship event for our region and showcases to an international audience what sets Schladming-Dachstein apart: winter vacations of the highest caliber, warm hospitality, and unforgettable experiences. We’re looking forward to the season opener with Helene Fischer, which will once again bring people from many countries to Schladming-Dachstein and impressively demonstrate our appeal as a vacation destination.”

Peter Weichbold, Managing Director of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen

“The Ski Opening in Schladming has been the emotional kickoff to the winter season for many years. For me, it’s something very special to be able to kick off the winter this year for the first time as managing director of Planai, together with our guests. We owe the fact that this event continues to delight people year after year to our close collaboration with our regional partners and the long-time event organizer Klaus Leutgeb. Together, we create an experience that brings the magic of winter in Schladming to life—from the first turns on perfectly groomed slopes and stunning snowscapes to unforgettable concert evenings.”

Klaus Hofstätter, Managing Director of Hauser Kaibling

“The Ski Opening clearly demonstrates the international appeal of the Schladming-Dachstein region. This year, Helene Fischer takes the stage—an artist who has been thrilling millions of people across generations for years. This sense of community is also what sets Hauser Kaibling apart as the highest peak in the 4-Mountain Ski Area: Here, families and winter sports enthusiasts of all ages can look forward to unforgettable mountain experiences.”

Daniel Berchthaller, Managing Director of Reiteralm Bergbahnen

“The Ski Opening is an absolute highlight for us every year and the perfect kickoff to the winter season. We’re proud to once again put on such a spectacular event together with the Schladming-Dachstein region. A real highlight will be Helene Fischer’s performance—she brings exactly the energy needed to make this opening unforgettable.”