Events in Saxony are as diverse as the region’s sights and attractions – and a great way to experience many of the things that make this destination so unique. Choose from stand-out classical music moments, one-of-a-kind traditional events in the Ore Mountains and, of course, some of the best Christmas markets around. Find your favourite in every season, for families, friends, or couples, in nature or the city!
Events
Discover a range of inspiring events in Saxony
2024 highlights
Have a look at some of our 2024 anniversaries, events and happenings. Choose one (or more) to your liking and combine your visit with a city break or an exploration of the region’s beautiful nature.
21 October 2023 to 20 October 2024, Meissen:
“1423 – A Wettin becomes a Saxon“
Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen celebrating the 600th anniversary of establishing a new common identity: Saxony.
24 August 2024 to 05 January 2025 and 24 August to 17 November 2024, Dresden:
To mark the 250th birthday of the most famous German Romantic artist, the Dresden State Art Collections are staging a major exhibition in the Albertinum and the Kupferstich-Kabinett about Caspar David Friedrich and his remarkable work.
3 Saturdays in September 2024, Moritzburg:
Marvel at beautiful horses at the Stallions' parades in Moritzburg.
27 September to 29 September 2024, Meissen and Radebeul:
Enjoy Saxon wine at the Meissen Wine Festival and the Autumn Wine Festival in nearby Radebeul.
9 October 2024, Leipzig
Leipzig’s Festival of Lights commemorates 35 Years of Peaceful Revolution with light projects along the entire city ring road- the original demonstration route. For the first time all light projects can be experienced in a virtual tour in German and English in the Explore Leipzig app.
18 October to 24 November 2024, Dresden
Attention to all Jazz Fans. Dresden’s international Jazz Festival is offering again some amazing highlights during their annual event.
29 October to 4 November 2024, Leipzig:
The Mendelssohn Festival celebrates the outstanding work’s of this internationally renowed composer, conducter and pianist Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
November - December 2024
Christmas markets and events in towns, villages, palaces, vineyards etc.
26 November to 23 December 2024, Leipzig:
Have a merry Christmas season at Leipzig Christmas market.
27 November to 24 December 2024, Dresden:
Visit the 590th Dresdner Striezelmarkt, which is Germany's oldest Christmas market.
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