Gastein conquers the Winterbühne: Open-Air Festival with Cro & Co.

Gastein conquers the Winterbühne: Open-Air Festival with Cro & Co.

Bad Hofgastein, Österreich - The Gastein Valley is facing an exciting start to the 2025/26 winter season. With the new open-air festival "Gastein Sounds", not only the winter is heralded from December 12th to 14th, 2025, but also the winter mountain panorama in Bad Hofgastein for exciting music acts. According to MeinDärzirk brings the festival to the region and is primarily aimed at a younger audience, including young adults and teenagers.

The festival takes place at the valley station of the Schlossalmbahn and offers an impressive backdrop for the musical performances. On Saturday, December 13th, Cro, the main act, will inspire the audience with its biggest hits and a spectacular stage show. He recently caused a sensation with his “Cronicles” tour and is accompanied by the aspiring artist Bella, who supports the performance of Cro with her emotional depth. However, the festival is opened on Friday, December 12th, by Ski AGGU, whose Laidback-Flow and crispy punchlines ensure an energetic start to the weekend. Ikkimel will also appear this evening and carry the audience away with an eccentric appearance.

a winter full of activities

With "Gastein Sounds", a new tradition is created that combines the flair of winter and music. The board of Gasteiner Bergbahnen AG, Andreas Innerhofer, emphasizes that the festival not only contributes to increasing attention to the beginning of the season, but also increases the attractiveness of the region for visitors. The regular winter operation in the ski areas Schlossalm - Angertal - Stubnerkogel and Sportgastein also starts on December 12th. A partial operation in the ski areas is already planned from November 28th, while the Fulseck ski area in Dorfgastein on December 5 and Graubkogel in Bad Gastein will open on weekends.

For everyone who wants to experience the Gastein Valley in full shine, the festival offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy both nature and music. The combination of snow-covered mountains and live acts in the open air is a truly unique experience. Further information and details about the events can be found on the official website Gastein.