"I missed you" - Unheilig comeback with a scare
After a break of almost ten years, the gloomy musicians from Unheilig are back on stage. It will be a comeback with a scary moment.
Art and culture in Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
The current Saxon online newspaper. Current news from art and culture of today from Saxony Dresden Chemnitz Leipzig
German-German Film Festival: Experience history at the movies
The Stasi, informers and the building of the Wall are the themes of the German-German Film Days. Documentaries and feature films as well as discussions with contemporary witnesses are on the program. What visitors need to know.
What visitors can expect at the Dresden Striezelmarkt
Over 200 traders and millions of guests from all over the world: the construction of the oldest Christmas market in Germany is almost complete. In addition to well-known traditions, a large parade returns to the city.
Dresden wants to strengthen security at Christmas markets
While security concepts are still being discussed in Magdeburg, Dresden's Striezelmarkt is sticking to its plans. Other Christmas markets in the city are also to be better protected.
Saxony now has an office for pop culture
Kraftklub, Trettmann, Silbermond - there is no shortage of well-known artists from Saxony. To ensure that this remains the case in the future, the Free State is focusing on promotion and networking.
Increased security: Christmas markets in Saxony are upgrading
Mobile barriers, anti-terror bollards, patrols: Saxony's Christmas markets are relying on new protective measures. What visitors can now expect - and where there are still uncertainties.
Planning for Dresden television tower completed
Dresden's television tower was a magnet for visitors in GDR times - until it fell into a deep sleep. Now the building is to be reawakened. What the tower should offer visitors in future.
Security debate after attack - markets start in Saxony
Despite the debate about security following the attack in Magdeburg, the Christmas markets in Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz are opening as planned. The security concepts have been revised.
Award for "Kohlewelt" museum
After investing millions, the mining museum in Oelsnitz has an impressive exhibition on hard coal. It has now also won over the jury of the Saxon Museum Prize.
Dresden castle chapel shines in new splendor
"My God, it's beautiful," says Minister of State for Culture Weimer as he looks at the reconstructed chapel of the Dresden Residenzschloss. This is yet another building block for the palace.
Crowd at the gingerbread market in Pulsnitz
Pulsnitz is something like the capital of gingerbread in Saxony. The delicacy is not only baked here at Christmas time. Fans can stock up at the gingerbread market.
Saxon dialect: the mockery is slowly subsiding
The Saxons don't exactly have it easy with their dialect. They are often ridiculed for it. But now they want to make a virtue out of necessity. Young people are also speaking more often in Saxon again.
Anniversary for international pantomime festival in Dresden
Telling stories without words is the fine art of pantomime. Anyone who engages with it will discover an astonishing wealth of variations.
Goethe anniversary: "He gave Weimar soul and world significance"
Goethe came to Weimar 250 years ago - and changed the city. What about his influence on culture, schools and visitor numbers today?
Comedian makes art: Otto Waalkes shows pictures in Dresden
Otto Waalkes is showing around 150 of his paintings in Dresden from mid-November. Visitors can expect a mixture of humor, art and the famous Ottifanten.
Organ removed for renovation of the town hall
In future, the Görlitz Stadthalle is to be both a concert hall and a modern congress center. For the redesign, the queen of instruments will also have to temporarily "resign".
13 productions selected for Dance Platform Germany
Every two years, Tanzplattform Deutschland presents current developments in contemporary dance. In 2026, Dresden will be the stage for the showcase.
Authorities give green light for renovation of Görlitz department store
The Görlitz Art Nouveau department store is to awaken from its slumber. Controversial issues relating to monument protection have now been resolved. Planning can continue.
Saxony's monument archive reveals hidden treasures
Unique finds from 300 years: The Monument Archive opens its doors and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the secret world of Saxon cultural monuments.
53,000 guests at DOK Leipzig - growing demand for debates
53,000 visitors, 252 films, 55 countries: the DOK Leipzig documentary and animation film festival shows how much documentaries and debates are in demand.
East German carnival to become intangible cultural heritage
Around 95,000 people in Brandenburg and Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are part of carnival clubs. What makes this tradition special.
Dresden plans major Rubens exhibition to mark 450th birthday
In 2027, Dresden will celebrate the 450th birthday of Peter Paul Rubens with a major exhibition. What visitors can expect at the Old Masters Picture Gallery.
84,000 guests at the Munch exhibition in Chemnitz
What makes Munch's paintings such a crowd-puller? According to curator Kopka, the themes of fear and loneliness hit the "nerve of the times".
Capital of Culture finale with mountain parade, light art and dance
The Chemnitz Capital of Culture program is entering the home straight. This is what visitors can expect in November and at the finale at the end of the month.
Exile in Rome: Altar from Naumburg now in Italy
There has been a dispute over the Cranach-Triegel altar for years. Now it has a temporary new home - with Catholics of all people. On closer inspection, they make a surprising discovery.
Ayse Irem wins German Poetry Slam Championship
For four days, the best of the German-speaking poetry slam scene competed in Chemnitz for the crown of the poetry competition. Who was the most convincing in the individual and team competitions?
Golden Dove for documentary film "Peacemaker"
The film "Peacemaker" receives the Golden Dove in the international documentary film competition at DOK Leipzig. What convinced the jury about the story of the Serbian-Croatian war.
Veitch's fir tree adorns Dresden's Striezelmarkt
A 20 meter high Veitchs fir tree adorns this year's Dresden Striezelmarkt. How it got there and what visitors can expect at the opening.
Poetry slam scene chooses its champions in Chemnitz
Poetry slams have a large fan base as modern poetry competitions. Now the scene is choosing its German-speaking champions. Who will manage to win over the audience with their lyrics?