Mozartfest Augsburg

Classics in the Mozart City

Augsburg is the birthplace of Leopold Mozart, the highly educated musician and composer and father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born here in 1719. The Mozartfest Augsburg builds on this heritage and is one of the most important classical festivals in the city of Augsburg in Swabia, Bavaria.

Around 40 Concerts at Many Venues

The festival comprises around 40 concerts, spanning several weeks and taking place at various venues throughout the city. The spectrum ranges from chamber music and orchestral concerts to specialized program formats that go far beyond Mozart and classical music.

International Stars

Guests include stars of the international music scene such as Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Isabelle Faust, Chilly Gonzales, and Jess Gillam, as well as ensembles like the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin, and the Danish String Quartet.

Tradition-Conscious, Curious, Open-Minded

• Around 40 concerts over several weeks
• International soloists and ensembles
• Various venues in the city of Augsburg
• U28 tickets for under-28-year-olds for ten euros

The festival is organized by the Augsburg City Cultural Office. With affordable U28 tickets, it specifically promotes a young audience, underscoring its open-minded approach.