There are evenings that stay with you. Because music awakens memories. Because people celebrate together. And because the setting could hardly be more extraordinary. On August 1, 2026, the Alpenarena Bad Hofgastein will once again transform into a stage for great emotions and legendary hits. At the Summer:Sounds Gastein, two icons of music history, NENA and Chris Norman, will take the stage, providing a concert evening full of nostalgia, emotions, and unforgettable moments. Between mountains, summer air, and sunset, an atmosphere is created that uniquely connects music and nature.
With global hits like “99 Luftballons,” “Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann,” and “Leuchtturm,” NENA has been one of the most successful artists in the German-speaking world for decades. Her music continues to inspire millions of people today, representing joy of life, freedom, and strong emotions. Chris Norman is also one of the voices that have written music history. As the frontman of Smokie, he became world-famous with songs like Living Next Door to Alice, Lay Back in the Arms of Someone, Needles and Pins, and Mexican Girl. His solo hit Midnight Lady became one of the most successful songs of the 1980s and continues to make him a celebrated live artist today. At the Summer:Sounds Gastein, these timeless classics meet a unique open-air setting – an experience for fans of great musical moments. Tickets are available at oeticket.at or at the Bad Hofgastein Tourist Association!
The Summer:Sounds Gastein have long been among the highlights of the event summer in Salzburger Land. For the tenth anniversary, visitors can look forward to a concert evening that brings the greatest hits of the 80s back to the stage. When the last rays of sun bathe the peaks around Bad Hofgastein in warm light and the first notes sound, an atmosphere is created that cannot be planned. It arises in the moment. Between music, mountains, and people who share the same passion.
