Events in Schladming-Dachstein
What you can expect:
- a clear calendar of events with all dates
- the region's top events - from World Cup to festival
- a varied weekly program for young and old explorers
- Exciting guided tours with experienced guides
- easy access to the ticket store for events & experiences
- professional offers for congresses and seminars
Questions and answers
Events
There are highlights throughout the year:
- THE NIGHTRACE Schladming
- Mountain Christmas
- Krampus runs
- Mountain rescue fan events
- Ski opening
Monday | January 26, 2026
3:30 p.m. Charity Race with personalities from the world of skiing, sports, and television. Free admission!
7:00 p.m. Start number draw Show stage at Wetzlarerplatz, party on the World Cup Mile
Tuesday | January 27, 2026
5:45 p.m. Giant slalom, 1st run
8:45 p.m. Giant slalom, 2nd run
Followed by award ceremony in the Planai finish area
Wednesday | January 28, 2026
5:45 p.m. THE Nightrace, 1st run
8:45 p.m. THE Nightrace, 2nd run
followed by the award ceremony in the Planai finish area
Program subject to change!
As part of our mountain rescue fan events, you will have the opportunity to see the actors live on stage and at an autograph signing session.
FIS Men's Ski World Cup: The night races in Schladming will take place on the Planai on January 27 and 28, 2026.
THE NIGHTRACE is the name given to the legendary night slalom, which has been held under floodlights on the Planai since 1997.In 2023, a Ski World Cup race was held in Schladming for the first time as a night giant slalom.
However, both races are now often referred to as THE NIGHTRACE.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Night giant slalom
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Night slalom
learn moreThe Backstreet Boys last performed in Austria on 28 May 2019 as part of their ‘DNA World Tour’ at the Wiener Stadthalle. Since then, there have been no further concerts by the band in Austria.
The upcoming Ski Opening on 5, 6 and 7 December 2025 in Schladming-Dachstein therefore marks not only the start of the winter season, but also the Backstreet Boys' first European concert in six years. For Austrian fans, this is a special opportunity to see the band live again after a long time.