A traditional Salzburg shepherd's play for Advent featuring music, stories, and a special anniversary performance in the Great Hall of the University of Salzburg. Experience the festive atmosphere!
At the Salzburg Shepherds' Advent 2026, the traditional shepherds' play "In einer kalten Winternacht" (In a Cold Winter's Night) by Tobi Reiser takes center stage. The story follows shepherds from the Salzburg regions as they search for the stable and consider how they can honor the newborn Messiah with music. After joint rehearsals, they choose the "Schleunigen."
The play gains special significance through its connection to the event's history: Sepp Radauer, who first performed as "Lippei from Lungau" in 1969 as a child, now leads the advent-themed framing narrative as the "Althirte" (Elder Shepherd). Young participants and the audience accompany him on the journey to the manger. The blend of traditional music, childlike joy, and intergenerational atmosphere makes the event a special experience during the pre-Christmas season.
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