25.10.2026 Halloween has its origins with the Celts. It marked the start of the new year. Part of the tradition was the belief that the dead would come to visit on this night. The custom came to America in the 19th century with Irish and Scottish immigrants and evolved into the Halloween (All Hallow’s Eve) we know today. This year, too, Halloween will be celebrated in a variety of ways in Salzburg. Where? You can read all about it here. [Read more]

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Ten years of Ladies’ Night at HOSI Salzburg – and it all began with a memorable first evening when nobody turned up. Astrid and Doris didn’t let that put them off and carried on. What has happened since then, the stories they’ve experienced and what they hope for over the next ten years – they tell the story themselves. A glimpse into a ten-year success story brimming with queer girl power. [Read more]

Pride officially began in 1969 with the Stonewall Riots in New York. Over the decades, this protest has evolved. In many cities, Pride has become a proper festival offering a wide range of events alongside the parade – and Salzburg is no exception. A colourful programme spanning 10 days that entertains, informs and encourages people to step outside their comfort zone. That was my personal Pride Festival Salzburg 2026. [Read more]

The Salzburg Pride Festival 2026 came to a powerful close on Saturday (5 September): over 5,000 people marched through Salzburg city centre in the Pride Parade, sending a powerful message in support of diversity and queer rights. It was an important day to reflect on where inequalities still persist, but also a wonderful opportunity to appreciate all that has already been achieved for the queer community. Happy Pride! [Read more]

For a long time, it was thought that rainbow flags and LGBTQIA+ communities were only to be found in cities such as Vienna, Munich or Berlin. However, over the last five years, a distinct rural Pride culture has established itself in Austria – with Pride parades stretching from Burgenland to Vorarlberg. One of these rural Pride events is Unken Pride in the Pinzgau region of Salzburg, which celebrated its 5th anniversary on 18 July. A day full of queer vibes and visibility away from the urban centres. [Read more]

Malin combines aerial acrobatics, drag and absurd physical theatre to create a stage style rarely seen in Salzburg. The show “Queer Witch” will premiere at the 2026 Pride Festival – a performance that blends mysticism, humour and queer self-empowerment. What can the audience expect when the lights go down and the witches take over the stage? [Read more]

This year marks the fourth time Salzburg has celebrated its Pride Festival. What began as a CSD march has, over the years, become a fixture in the city of Mozart. The slogan is once again “Be visible, Schatzi”. A slogan that encourages queer people to be themselves and to join others in sending a colourful message of visibility and respect. This is very much in keeping with Salzburg’s self-image as a cosmopolitan city. Happy Pride! [Read more]

From the Stonewall Riots in New York to rainbow flags in Salzburg. Although there are still just under three months to go until the Salzburg Pride Festival, Pride Month is already making its presence felt in Salzburg. This year, for the first time, Salzburg’s trolleybuses are flying rainbow flags, underlining the city’s claim to be a diverse World Heritage Site. Read more in our article.  [Read more]

A new addition to this year’s Salzburg Pride Festival: hiking and a mountain hut party are now part of the programme. Salzburg provides the perfect setting for this, nestled picturesquely at the foot of the Alps. This is reflected in the programme for this year’s Pride Festival: a Pride hike up Salzburg’s Gaisberg and an evening mountain hut party at an Alpine inn, featuring home-cooked food and a drag show. [Read more]

Over the past few weeks, we have published a short series exploring the question: is Salzburg a drag stronghold? Three drag queens, some of whom have been at the heart of Salzburg’s drag scene for several years, shared with us what it means to them to identify as a drag queen. So is Salzburg a drag stronghold? And if so, why? The editorial team at queersalzburg.at has reached a clear conclusion. [Read more]

Calamity Jane brings the charm of 1920s burlesque to Salzburg with her line-up. Satire, dance, music, comedy and deliberately provocative sensuality all take centre stage at the Magic Cabaret in May at the Toihaus in Salzburg. It’s a new drag format that we’d like to take a closer look at. [Read more]

From a shy man to a confident drag queen. Lilly Hightower sings, dances and entertains in drag at various events such as Pride parades, competitions and the Magic Garage’s ARGE Show. But what drew her to the art of drag, and how has it changed her personality? We spoke to her about these questions and other topics related to drag. [Read more]

Gigi La Pajette is a well-known drag queen in Salzburg. With her bingo nights, brunches, Rosa Stadl, Christmas revue, silent disco, murder mystery dinners and other events, she has become an integral part of the Salzburg drag scene. We spoke to her about her career as a drag queen: from her first time in drag thirteen years ago to the present day. [Read more]