The year 2026 will be dedicated to one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We will be celebrating his 270th birthday! For music lovers and culture enthusiasts, this is the perfect time to visit the city that is inextricably linked to his life and work: Salzburg. 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg in the famous Hagenauer House on Getreidegasse. The charming Baroque city was the defining backdrop of his childhood, his first triumphant European tours as a child prodigy, and his youth. It was here that the young maestro composed his first masterpieces and found his first permanent position as court organist to the prince-bishop (until 1781). Despite later years in Vienna, Salzburg always remained his starting point. 

Visitors can follow in Mozart's footsteps and discover the original locations of his life in Salzburg: 

• Mozart's birthplace: Wolfgang first saw the light of day here at Getreidegasse 9. 
• Mozart's residence: The so-called “Tanzmeisterhaus” on Makartplatz was the Mozart family's second major residence from 1773 onwards. 
• Salzburg Cathedral: Mozart was baptized here and later served as court organist himself. 

Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart had a large family, but only two of their seven children survived infancy: Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia (born 1751), known as Nannerl, and her famous brother Wolfgang Amadeus. 

Musical talent ran in the family: their father Leopold Mozart was a violinist, assistant court conductor, and music teacher. He recognized and encouraged his children's extraordinary talents from an early age. 

Mozart's sister Nannerl was herself a gifted pianist and accompanied her brother on the family's first major European tours. However, her career came to an abrupt end when she reached marriageable age, while Wolfgang conquered the world as a composer and virtuoso. She later married the wealthy Johann Baptist von Berchtold zu Sonnenburg and also spent most of her later life in and around Salzburg. 

Although Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart himself was buried in Vienna, a significant part of his family rests in Salzburg. An important and often visited place is St. Sebastian's Cemetery in Linzer Gasse. 

Here, in the romantic arcade cemetery, lies the Mozart family tomb. It is the final resting place of his beloved father, Leopold Mozart, as well as his mother Anna Maria Mozart (who was transferred here from Paris) and his widow Constanze von Nissen (after her second marriage). His highly talented sister, Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart, is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery. These places offer a deeply moving addition to the musical trail. 

Would you like to experience all the important locations, from his homes to the family crypt, with an informative guide? Then the 1h Mozart City Tour is the ideal way to immerse yourself in the composer's world. 

Experience the historical sites, hear exciting anecdotes, and gain a comprehensive insight into Mozart's life in the city that made him a world star. 

The anniversary year 2026 promises an extensive program of top-class events. Immerse yourself deeper into Mozart's world of sound: 

Mozart Dinner Concert

The Mozart Dinner Concert combines top-class chamber music with culinary delights and transports guests to the elegant atmosphere of the 18th century, right in the heart of Salzburg's old town. Secure your Mozart Dinner Concert tickets for Salzburg early with Salzburg Panorama Tours. 

Mozart Week 2026

The annual Mozart Week, which takes place around Mozart's birthday on January 27, is the absolute highlight of Mozart Year 2026. Mozart Week 2026 will take place in Salzburg from January 22 to February 1. Tickets for Mozart Week can be booked through Salzburg Panorama Tours. Look forward to first-class concerts, Mozart's opera “The Magic Flute,” and many other program highlights. 

We would be happy to put together a customized Mozart Week package for you that combines concerts at the Mozarteum Foundation and overnight stays in Salzburg. Please contact Christine Dirnberger directly by email at dirnberger@panoramatours.com or by phone at +43 662 / 88 32 11-25. 

Discover chamber music concerts

Discover Mozart's chamber music, such as his brilliant sonatas for violin and piano or his early piano concertos. These chamber music pieces reveal the composer's subtle complexity and emotional depth and are performed in special Mozart concerts in the state rooms of the Old Residence.