German pop superstar Helene Fischer is set to headline the annual Ski Opening concert in Schladming on December 11, 2026.
The event will officially launch the winter season across the 4-Berge-Skischaukel region.
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Organizers announced the performance during a digital press conference. The concert will take place at Planai Stadium, located at the base of the slopes in Schladming.
The area connects the Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm ski areas.
Ticket Sales and Concert Details
Tickets go on sale Monday, August 3, at 10:00 a. m.
exclusively through oeticket. com.
Organizers have not yet released details on pricing, available quantities, or VIP packages.
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Previous season launch events in the region have drawn large crowds. Last year's three-day lineup featuring the Backstreet Boys attracted 50,000 visitors from 61 countries.
Fischer's performance follows her massive 360-degree stadium tour, which drew over 750,000 attendees across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
For the ski season launch, she will perform a scaled-down set accompanied only by her band.
Organizers noted that the stripped-back format is intended to create a more intimate concert atmosphere compared to her standard stadium productions.
Fischer is the first German-language artist selected to open the season, following previous international acts such as Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, Sting, Simply Red, and the Backstreet Boys.
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Local tourism officials advise visitors to secure accommodations early, as regional hotels and lodgings typically experience high demand and increased prices surrounding the opening weekend.
