Next year

Concerts return to Salzburg’s old town

Herbert Grönemeyer performed at Salzburg's Residenzplatz in 2016. In 1990, it was superstar Tina Turner.(Bild: Neumayr/Leo)

There will be concerts on Residenzplatz again next year. In 2016, legend Herbert Grönemeyer filled the square in the heart of Salzburg's old town for the last time.

Whether Tina Turner or Herbert Grönemeyer, their concerts in Salzburg's Old Town are always remembered. Since 2016, however, these events have been virtually banned from Residenzplatz. Now it is to be given a new lease of life. Next May, there will be concerts on two different days. Just who will be performing is still a well-kept secret. There will be a resolution in September. The city government has already shown that it is serious about revitalization with the fan zone for the European Football Championships, which will soon be created.

Housing will be the biggest issue for the new city government. Public transport will also play a major role.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

The city itself is looking for reasons to build new buildings(Bild: Tschepp Markus)

A lot of energy will be put into housing in the coming period. "We need a tour de force for urban rental housing," says Mayor Bernhard Auinger (SPÖ). The city wants to purchase more land. "Negotiations are in full swing in order to use the 7.5 million euros available in 2024 wisely," says city deputy Kay-Michael Dankl (KPÖ).

Criticism comes from the Salzburg Neos
The plans for a new indoor swimming pool in the "Lepi" are already becoming more concrete. "A basic official report is currently being prepared in order to obtain planning funds for this quickly," says city deputy Florian Kreibich (ÖVP). Meanwhile, criticism comes from the Neos party. "There is no lack of various announcements from the city government. However, when it comes to specifics, you quickly get the impression that 100 days of city government equates to a 100-day summer break," says local councillor Lukas Rupsch.