Classic Open Air - Concert Summer 2026 - Elina Garanča & Friends

Classics Under the Stars

Classics Under the Stars at the Wolkenturm Grafenegg

Elīna Garanča's artistic journey continues - and leads to Grafenegg. After 17 successful years at Stift Göttweig, Classics Under the Stars will find a new home at the Wolkenturm Grafenegg starting in 2026. The Wolkenturm impresses with its extraordinary acoustics and excellent visibility from all seats - a concert venue that uniquely combines architecture, nature, and music.

International Stars as Guests

Supporting young talents is a special concern for Elīna Garanča and Karel Mark Chichon. They demonstrate this not only through the careful selection of their musical guests but also with the Nachwuchsinitiative ZukunftsStimmen (Future Voices) they have initiated. In 2026, alongside the current Future Voice, emerging international stars will once again join Elīna Garanča to create unforgettable musical moments.

Musical Highlights Under the Open Sky

Under the artistic direction of Maestro Karel Mark Chichon, Classics Under the Stars promises great emotions and impressive highlights year after year. Together with the orchestra of the Volksoper Wien and a selection of international top guests, Elīna Garanča will present a program that takes the audience on a journey through different eras, styles, and sound worlds.

Look forward to a magical summer evening in Grafenegg!

Exclusive 2026: Garanča Preview Night as a New Highlight

Since the gala concert on Saturday, July 4, 2026, sold out in just a few days, Elīna Garanča is making it possible for her fans to experience the highlights of the program a day earlier for the first time: On Friday, July 3, 2026, Elīna Garanča invites you to the Preview Night - a 70-minute musical preview of the gala concert at attractive ticket prices. This new format offers classical music fans the chance to enjoy the special atmosphere of the Wolkenturm and parts of the best-of program in advance.