Dancing nuns and powerful sound - Lindemann's tour kick-off
Till Lindemann starts his solo tour with provocative images in front of more than 10,000 fans in Leipzig. The tour leads through Europe - and as far as Australia.
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22 hours in St. Thomas Church: all Bach organ works
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote over 200 pieces for the organ. They can now all be heard in succession in St. Thomas Church.
Karat singer Claudius Dreilich is in love again
Belinda is followed by Assol: the Karat singer talks about his new love and the challenges of a relationship with an artist.
New exhibition about the world of insects in Dresden
How important are insects for our lives? A new exhibition at the Senckenberg Nature Museum in Dresden invites visitors to discover their diversity in more detail.
Cameroonian cultural heritage to be researched
Around 500 cultural objects from Cameroon are being researched in German museums. The aim is to reconstruct their history together with experts from Cameroon.
Preparations for the Striezelmarkt underway
It's not even November yet, and the Christmas spirit is already spreading across the Altmarkt: The construction of the 591st Dresden Striezelmarkt begins.
485 books submitted for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize
Fewer submissions than last year, but there is still plenty to choose from: the jury for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize has to sift through 485 titles - and select the best works in three categories.
Saxon authors on a reading tour through 65 libraries
20 authors from Saxony read from new works in libraries. From poetry to crime fiction - the literature forum brings stories to all regions of the Free State.
Christmas tree for Leipzig comes from Vogtland again
A 21-metre-high spruce from the Vogtland region becomes the focal point of Leipzig's Christmas market. More than 3,000 lights and 300 baubles adorn the tree.
Poetry slam scene chooses its champions in Chemnitz
Poetry slams have a large fan base as a modern poetry competition. Now the scene is choosing its German-speaking champions. Who will manage to convince the audience with their texts?
Foundation stone laid: Görlitz town hall to be renovated
The town hall in Görlitz has been empty for more than 20 years. The years-long search for solutions to reopen the listed building was difficult. Now the modernization is beginning.
DOK Leipzig starts with a US focus and 252 films
From the climate crisis to a retrospective: DOK Leipzig is showing more than 250 films - and the USA is in the spotlight. Which works will win 55,000 euros in prize money?
Museum: Grassimesse in Leipzig ends with record attendance
At the Grassimesse, newcomers and stars show what's hot at the moment - from ceramics to fashion. According to official figures, more guests visited the Grassimesse this year than ever before.
Hygiene Museum wants to involve citizens in exhibitions
The role of museums is changing. The Deutsches Hygiene-Museum wants to reflect the diversity of society with new projects and involve people from urban and rural areas.
Personal objects tell the story of ore mining in Saxony
From ceremonial sabres to wedding hats: an exhibition uses personal objects to tell the story of ore mining in Saxony.
Dresden funicular railroad turns 130 years old
With its 550-meter-long track, the historic vehicle is a popular excursion destination for locals and tourists alike. However, a birthday party has been canceled.
Hygiene Museum wants to involve citizens in exhibitions
The role of museums is changing. The Deutsches Hygiene-Museum wants to reflect the diversity of society with new projects and involve people from urban and rural areas.
Richard Wagner's suitcase back in Saxony
Richard Wagner once had to flee Dresden as a revolutionary. An important piece of his equipment from that time has now been returned thanks to a donation from Switzerland.
Struggling to cut costs: City of Zwickau gives theater a free hand
Job cuts, fewer premieres - that was the plan. But Zwickau is relying on trust in the theater. How long will the financial construct last?
Minister of State for Culture: Libraries are of central importance
To the library on a Sunday? So far, this has only been possible in a few public institutions. Minister of State Weimer wants to change that. What is behind this?
Hygiene Museum is dedicated to beauty
It's about much more than appearances. Under the title "Am I beautiful!", the German Hygiene Museum Dresden is completing its permanent exhibition. Over 100 residents of the city contributed to it.
Grassimesse in Leipzig: 140 artists show new works
Young meets established: At the Grassimesse, newcomers and stars show what's hot right now - from ceramics to fashion. Who will surprise us with creative ideas this time?
Dixieland Festival Dresden with 33 bands from nine countries
The festival in Dresden wants to make good old traditional jazz more appealing to young people. That is why new formats are constantly being sought. But there are also challenges.
Kunstsammlungen Dresden would designer Rudolf Horn
The furniture he designed accompanied many people in the GDR - and is still in demand today. Horn has now died at the age of 96. He is still held in high esteem by experts.
Exhibition on 150 years of the Museum of Ethnology in Dresden
Even the Saxon electors were interested in exotic exhibits from all parts of the world. An exhibition in Dresden now shows the history of local ethnology.
SKD want to thoroughly analyze the break-in at the Louvre
Following the theft of jewels from the Louvre, the Dresden State Art Collections are once again reviewing their security concept. What they have learned from their own break-in.
Dresden Christmas market traders are looking for staff
Five weeks to go until the start: If you fancy a Christmas market atmosphere and a job, there are now plenty of vacancies in Dresden - from sales to logistics.
Ola Staszel to become the new director of DOK Leipzig
Because the previous director is retiring early, the Leipzig Documentary Film Festival needs a new director. Who the selection committee decided on.
Designer Rudolf Horn is dead
The furniture he designed accompanied many people in the GDR - and is still in demand today. Horn has now died at the age of 96.