What is the dress code?
The dress code for The Captain’s Ball (October 25) is formal (i.e. black tie/full-length but open to creativity and thematic flair). Guests are welcome to dress with a nod to The Sound of Music if they desire. Traditional, formal Austrian 'Trackt' (i.e. tailored jackets, special event dirndls) would be warmly encouraged, but are not essential.
For reference, here is a photo gallery of a previous gala event at the Schloss (for the Max Reinhardt anniversary celebrations): Reinhardt Celebration | Flickr.
The dress code for The Sound of Music Gala (October 23) and The Sound of Music Symposium (October 24) is Business Casual – what you would wear for a trip to the theater or out to dinner.
We are providing an optional dance lesson on the afternoon of October 24 (for guests to learn some traditional Austrian dances including the Ländler and the Waltz ahead of The Captain’s Ball the following evening). The dress code for this is casual.
How do I get to Schloss Leopoldskron?
There are a variety of ways to travel to Schloss Leopoldskron, with the closest airports being Salzburg Airport (SZG), Vienna International Airport (VIE), and Munich International Airport (MUC). Click here to explore how to travel to the home of Salzburg Global.
Where can I stay in Salzburg?
Salzburg has a wide selection of hotels available, including Schloss Leopoldskron, accommodation at the same location as The Captain’s Ball. If you are interested in staying at Schloss Leopoldskron, Kindly please indicate this on your booking form, or contact development@salzburgglobal.org should you be interested in booking a room for the duration of the weekend’s events.
What is Salzburg Global?
Salzburg Global is a nonprofit organization based in Salzburg, Austria with the mission to overcome barriers and open up a world of better possibilities. We are where open-minded leaders from around the world gather for breakthrough conversations on pressing global issues. Click here to learn more about our organization.
Why is Salzburg Global organizing The Captain’s Ball?
Salzburg Global’s programmatic home, Schloss Leopoldskron, is was famously one of the filming venues locations for The Sound of Music. Click here to learn more about our connection to this iconic film.
Where can I learn more about the history of Schloss Leopoldskron?
Schloss Leopoldskron is an Austrian palace with a rich and complex history stretching back to the 18th century. The palace has been the summer home of a notorious Prince Archbishop, a cultural hub for Europe’s theater scene, the home of famed director and impresario Max Reinhardt, and a Nazi administrative headquarters during World War II. Today, it is a thriving center for dialogue and debate – a place of refuge and reconciliation where diverse leaders from around the world gather for conversations of consequence. Click here to learn more about the history of Schloss Leopoldskron.
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The performance of excerpts from “The Sound of Music” is presented by special agreement with Concord Theatricals Corp., on behalf of Concord Theatricals Corp, Crouse Literary Properties Company LLC and The Howard Lindsay Trust.
THE CAPTAIN’S BALL
Featuring Songs and Scenes from
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp