The Jazzfestival Saalfelden is a cornucopia of musicians, styles, and stages. It can be hard to know where to start, how to decide which artists you absolutely cannot miss. We get it – and we’re here for you. Allow us to suggest an itinerary for your visit to the annual Alpine jazz mecca: how about concentrating on Saalfelden’s stellar roster of Austrian artists? Look no further: here is the complete listing of Austrian artists at Jazzfestival Saalfelden 2023!
- Artists playing multiple times are listed first, followed by all other Austrian acts in chronological order.
- Events marked with an asterisk (*) are free of charge, but check the event homepage – some may require a reservation.
Lukas Kranzelbinder
The double bassist and bandleader has become a fixture at Saalfelden over the last decade or so. True to form, he’s appearing this year with a variety of artists at a variety of venues…
“We Hike Jazz”
A hike from the village to a location in the mountains, followed a concert and a rustic Alpine meal. Check the event pages for details – and make sure to wear sturdy shoes!
We Hike Jazz #1
Thurs., Aug. 17, 9am (feat. Andreas Schaerer & Martin Eberle)
We Hike Jazz #2
Sat., Aug. 19th, 9am (feat. Anna Högberg, Zoh Amba, & Billy Martin)
Kranzelbinder will also be appearing with
Amba/Högberg/Martin/Kranzelbinder
Sat., Aug. 19th, 7pm
Main stage, Congress Saalfelden
…and finally, he’ll be hosting the
*Spiritual Unity closing session
Sun., Aug. 20, 10pm
Kunsthaus Nexus
Alfred Vogel
He might chafe at the description, but veteran drummer and Bezau Beats founder Alfred Vogel is undeniably a senior member of the Austrian jazz scene. He’ll be appearing with two international bands at Saalfelden:
Cosmic Brothers
Fri., Aug. 18, 1pm
Kunsthaus Nexus
*How Noisy Are The Rooms?
Sat., Aug. 19, 2pm
Buchbinderei Fuchs
Yvonne Moriel
The jazz saxophonist is currently a hot commodity in Mitteleuropa, and will also be performing twice under her own name – with her own band, and in duo in a boat at sunrise:
*Sweetlife
Sat., Aug. 19, 12:30am
Kunsthaus Nexus
*Sunrise Boat Concert (w/Lorenz Widauer)
Sun., Aug. 20, 8am
Ritzensee
Concerts by date/time
Thursday, Aug. 17
*Orges & the Ockus-Rockus Band (feat. Andrej Prozorov & Benny Omerzell)
6pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
*Melting Pot (feat. Mona Matbou Riahi)
7pm / Buchbinderei Fuchs
*Takeshi’s Cashew
7:30pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
Friday, Aug. 18
*Jazz brunch with Mojo, Inc.
11am / Mama Thresl
*Tesserae Trio (feat. Elias Stemeseder)
2:30pm / Bookbinderei Fuchs
*Dives
5pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
Opening concert: Lukas Koenig – “Sound Hazard”
5:45pm / Congress Saalfelden
*Uche Yara
7pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
*Leftovers
9pm / Kunsthaus Nexus
*Salò
11pm / Kunsthaus Nexus
Saturday, Aug. 19th
*Lofoten Cello Duo
10:30am / Brücklwirtshaus
*Kollegium Kalksburg
11am / Holzhotel Forsthofalm (Leogang)
*At Pavillon
2:30pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
*Endless Wellness
4:30pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
*Bibiza
6:45pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
*Yasmo & die Klangkantine
11pm / Kunsthaus Nexus
Sunday, Aug. 20
*Corbario
11am / Stöcklalm (Leogang)
*Moreland
2pm / Stadtpark Saalfelden
Ralph Mothwurf Orchestra
3pm / Congress Saalfelden