Cosplayers meet at the book fair
It is impossible to imagine the Leipzig Book Fair without colorfully dressed cosplayers. A competition was also on the program on Saturday.
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Long queues at the entrance to the Leipzig Book Fair
Visitors to the Leipzig Book Fair need a lot of patience in the morning. Waiting in long queues before entering is the order of the day. This was the case on all days of the fair, but was particularly pronounced on Saturday.
Culture publisher awarded the Kurt Wolff Prize
The Kurt Wolff Foundation honors small, independent publishers with a highly endowed prize. This year, the award went to two Berlin publishers.
Philippines coming to the Frankfurt Book Fair with 100 authors
The Philippines is the Guest of Honour country at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The island nation focuses on diversity in its program.
On the excursion boat to "Wanderlust Land"
Cemetery, boat or zoo: readings in special places are a traditional part of the Leipzig Book Fair and the "Leipzig reads" reading festival.
Kristine Bilkau wins the Leipzig Book Fair Prize
Kristine Bilkau has won the Leipzig Book Fair Prize in the fiction category. She was honored for her novel "Halbinsel".Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
More than two million visitors to "Schlösserland Sachsen"
The visitor record of the pre-corona year 2019 has thus almost been broken. There was also a significant increase in turnover in 2024. In 2025, "Schlösserland" once again promises highlights for visitors.
School classes swap classrooms for movie theaters
Out of the classroom and into the movies - without any truancy. The "School Cinema Weeks" are starting in Saxony. This turns the cinema into a special place of learning with thought-provoking stories.
Why books are cool again
Tiktok reports a record year for book content and the book fair limits ticket sales due to the large crowds. Books are back in fashion thanks to #BookTok, but not everyone is benefiting.
Leipzig Book Fair opens with a ceremony
The literary scene meets again in Leipzig for the book industry's spring show. The book fair was officially opened in the evening.
Leipzig Book Fair opens to the public
The Leipzig Book Fair invites literature fans to the industry's spring festival. On the first day of the fair, the award ceremony for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize takes center stage.
Easter season starts: Colorful splendor on Sorbian eggs
A few weeks before Easter, the Sorbs start their preparations. The decoration of the Easter eggs has a special significance. What is it all about?
Leipzig Book Fair in difficult times for the industry
At the Leipzig Book Fair, the industry celebrates a big book party every spring. However, the Börsenverein is not so euphoric.
Erzgebirge arts and crafts receive cultural heritage status
A tradition with a future: the arts and crafts of the Erzgebirge have been cultivated and developed for centuries. Now it is being elevated.
Leipzig Book Fair opens with a ceremony
The Leipzig Book Fair traditionally opens with a ceremony and the presentation of the Book Prize for European Understanding. On Wednesday evening, the time has come again.
High demand for tickets - Book Fair limits sales for the first time
Saturday is always the best attended day at the Leipzig Book Fair. Now so many tickets have been sold that the fair is pulling the ripcord. It's all about security.
Director Morgenroth leaves Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater
Morgenroth is moving back home from Lusatia - to Bavaria. After him, there will initially be an interim solution in Görlitz and Zittau.
Gewandhaus: Focus on the Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony
The new season at the Gewandhaus has two focal points: in addition to the "Tacheles - Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony" series, guests can look forward to music by the composer Arvo Pärt.
Leipzig Book Fair aims to whet the appetite for reading
Last year, fewer books were sold in Germany than in 2023. At the Leipzig Book Fair, publishers want to promote reading.
Weilerstein and Ax celebrated with the Staatskapelle Dresden
Honorary conductor Herbert Blomstedt had to cancel due to illness. He was replaced by his compatriot Joshua Weilerstein, who also made his debut with the Staatskapelle Dresden - with great success.
Honecker and the Queen - new musical by Prinzen singer
Tobias Künzel is known as the singer of the Prinzen. But he also writes musicals time and again. Now his new play is coming to the stage - first in London, then in Halle.
From streetcar station to cultural venue: "Garage Campus" opens
Chemnitz has a new place for culture and creativity. To this end, an old streetcar depot has been extensively refurbished. The first major exhibition is planned for May.
Start of the season in Saxony's castles and gardens
Saxony's palaces, castles and gardens are waking up from their winter break. The historic sites are usually open again from the beginning of April.
Actor Rolf Becker turns 90 - and is still filming
Actor Rolf Becker can look back on a long career in theater and film. Even after decades, he cannot make a certain decision.
90 artists in 70 locations: "Purple Path" opens in April
The "Purple Path" brings local and international art to life in the open air and connects the Chemnitz Capital of Culture region. What can visitors expect at the opening in April?
Semperoper Dresden announces twelve new productions
The Semperoper has never been able to complain about a lack of audience interest. But in the first two months of this year, capacity utilization climbed to around 99%.
Anna Seghers Prize winners 2025 have been announced
A Chilean and a woman from Leipzig, both born in the 1980s, are honored. They will receive the prize in June.
Tribute to the 100th birthday of Bernhard Heisig in Leipzig
Bernhard Heisig is one of the founding fathers of the Leipzig School of painting. To mark his 100th birthday, the Museum der bildenden Künste is presenting an overview of his work.
Filmfest Dresden shows over 380 short films from 61 countries
Over 380 short films from all over the world are screened at the Dresden Film Festival. Despite budget cuts, the program remains diverse - from socio-political themes to gruesome late-night screenings.