Highlights of Mid EUROPE

Mid Europe
Program

Experience over 20 indoor and 20 open-air concerts and encounter a vast variety of musical styles performed by musicians from around the globe. Highlights include: Kids in Concert, the Schladming TATTOO, the World Youth Wind Orchestra Project, and the "Lange Nacht".

Mid Europe
Orchestras

We are thrilled to host musicians from around the globe who will present their traditions, exchange ideas with fellow musicians, and perfect their skills in masterclasses. Performances will include large ensembles of 150 performers to small groups from Australia, Asia, South Africa, America, Europe, and more.

Kids in Concert

The children's concert, sponsored by Volksbank Schladming, will take place this year on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, under the theme "Kids & Cops in Concert – When the Police Lead the Beat." The music educators Katharina Eckerstorfer and Philip Haas, together with the World Youth Wind Orchestra Project, will introduce the children to the world of wind music.

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City Festival Schladming - Long Night of Music

Four stages, countless open-air performances, kids area and shopping till late at night - during the Long Night of Music in Schladming, night turns into day.

SCHLADMING Tattoo

Schladming Tattoo 2025: A Mid EUROPE Spectacle Returns!

Military Band

We are particularly pleased to announce that the Austrian Armed Forces, including the Military Band, are now a partner of Mid EUROPE.

WAWOP

We are thrilled for WAWOP 2025! The World Adult Wind Orchestra Project (WAWOP) will host accomplished wind band musicians from around the world during Mid EUROPE 2025 in Schladming for a challenging, social, and enriching week of music making.

WYWOP

The WYWOP has existed since 1997 and takes place every year as part of the music festival Mid Europe, in the mountain town of Schladming in Austria. During a rehearsal week in Schladming, high-quality compositions for symphonic wind orchestra with internationally recognized conductors will be rehearsed.

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International masterclass for conductors

In this exclusive masterclass for conductors, participants work on pieces from a predefined repertoire list and apply their knowledge directly in practical rehearsals with a practice orchestra. Benefit from the guidance and expertise of renowned conductors and take your skills to the next level.

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Mid EUROPE Competition for Youth Wind Orchestras

The Mid EUROPE Youth Wind Orchestra Competition offers talented youth wind ensembles from around the world a platform to showcase their skills in the field of wind music and see how they measure up against their peers.