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, extraordinary exhibitions or one-of-a-kind traditional events in the Saxon regions and, of course, some of the best Christmas markets around. Find your favourites in this preview. Some of the events are under high demand concerning tickets or accommodation in the hosting town. Therefore we advise you to make your plannings well in advance.
Events Preview
2025
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All year 2025!
C the unseen – Chemnitz European Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture 2025. With the motto “C the unseen”, Chemnitz2025 will focus on the unseen: on the unseen of the “silent middle of the society”. On the unseen city, the unseen European neighbours, the unseen places and biographies, the unseen talents in each individual.
Other event highlights in 2025
12 and 13 April 2025, Dresden:
Enjoy the Steam Train Festival
01 May 2025, Dresden:
Traditional Fleet Parade of the Saxony Steamship Company
29 October to 4 November 2025, Leipzig:
Mendelssohn Festival: An exquisite festival programme with symphony concerts, chamber music, guided tours and discussion formats
18 October to 25 November 2025, Dresden:
Dresden’s international Jazz Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Being one of the largest Jazz Festivals in Germany we are looking forward to an excellent program with top performances of renowned national and international artists.
20 September 2025 to 22 February 2026, Dresden:
“The blue swords- Meissen in the GDR” - this special exhibition will tell for the first time the story of the Meissen porcelain manufactory in the second half of the 20th century.
19 September to 21 September 2025, Meissen and Radebeul:
Enjoy Saxon wine at the Meissen Wine Festival and the Autumn Wine Festival in nearby Radebeul.
3 Saturdays in September 2025, Moritzburg:
Marvel at beautiful horses at the Stallions' parades in Moritzburg
From 06 September 2025, Dresden:
To mark William Kentridge's 70th birthday, the Dresden State Art Collections are dedicating several exhibitions to the South African artist's work.
15 August to 17 August 2025, Dresden:
Be part of the annual Dresden "Canaletto" City fair and celebrate its 25th edition.
10 August to 2 November 2025, Chemnitz:
"Edvard Munch.Fear"- one of the main exhibtions of the Chemnitz Art Collection in 2025. The Norwegian painter visited Chemnitz 1905 The exhibition explores the theme of fear through the works of Europe's foremost pioneer of modern painting.
08 August to 24 August 2025, Moritzburg:
Be inspired by international chamber music at the Moritzburg Festival.
26 June to 29 June 2025, Gohrisch (Saxon Switzerland)
The 16th International Shostakovich Dayswill commemorate in 2025 the musicians 50th anniversary of death.
12 June to 22 June 2025, Leipzig:
Bach Festival under the motto "Bach - TRANSFORMATION"
20 June to 29 June 2025, Annaberg-Buchholz:
Be a part of "Annaberger KÄT". The public fair is the largest and most richly traditional folk festival in the Ore Mountains.
13 June to 15 June 2025, Leipzig:
Celebrate the city of Leipzig at the popular annual City fair.
06 June to 09 June 2025, Leipzig:
Wave Gotik Convention - largest Gothic festival worldwide
11 May to 18 May 2025, Dresden:
Be enchanted by the 53rd International Dixieland Festival, Europe's longest-established old-time Jazz festival.
07 May to 14 June 2025, Dresden:
Enjoy the beauty of classical and contemporary music at the Dresden Music Festival.
01 May to 05 October 2025, Bad Elster:
28. Chursächsischer Sommer (summer concerts in the spa region)
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