Baroque residential culture: museums discover new connections
A research project assigns 478 objects to Baroque residences. What this means for the museums in Saxony-Anhalt and Dresden.
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
New special exhibitions planned at the Energiefabrik
Two new special exhibitions and, for the first time, formats such as a "Technology Day": Energiefabrik Knappenrode is focusing on fresh ideas for more visitors this year.
Filmfest Dresden with record number of entries
The Dresden Film Festival has made a name for itself with short films and animated films. There was a real rush of applications for this year's edition.
Grassi Museum Leipzig attracts 97,000 visitors
The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts once again attracted numerous visitors in 2025. The workshops remain particularly popular.
Dresden honors Carl Maria von Weber with a year of festivities
Composer Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) was a kind of hit-maker of his time. His most famous work was premiered in Berlin, but the composer actually "belongs" to the city of Dresden.
Ovations for conductor Herbert Blomstedt in Dresden
Herbert Blomstedt is a legend in the music world. The 98-year-old still conducts at the highest level and inspires music lovers to storms of enthusiasm. Also in Dresden at the beginning of the year.
Kreuzchor opens concert year with Christmas oratorio
The start of the new concert year will soon be followed by the highlight of the year. In February, the Dresden Kreuzchor has to prove itself in an absolute masterpiece.
Jehmlich organ at Dresden's Kreuzkirche to be renovated
The queen of instruments in the Kreuzkirche in Dresden is getting on in years, but is still full of beautiful sound. To keep it that way, it is now being extensively renovated.
Dresden Palace gets two ballrooms back
Dresden Palace, which was destroyed in the Second World War, has been under reconstruction for 40 years. Two ceremonial rooms of the residence of the Saxon rulers are now complete. Everything is due to be completed in 2027.
Free State presents young art from Saxony in Berlin
In the State Representation of the Free State of Bavaria, 18 works by up-and-coming talents are on display - including paintings, graphics, photography, object art and films.
Large garden with new sculpture depot
Original marble sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries will be safely stored in the Great Garden of Dresden in future. Guided tours of the depot are planned.
Leipzig spinning mill galleries open for winter tour
Art fans will get their money's worth this Saturday at Leipzig's Baumwollspinnerei. The galleries open for the first tour of the year.
Ballrooms in the north wing of the Residenzschloss completed
Restoration work on the Dresden Residenzschloss has been underway for 40 years. An intermediate stage has been reached.
Major cleaning on the Königstein - exhibition advertises with discount
The permanent exhibition at Königstein Fortress will be closed in January due to major cleaning. During this time, visitors can experience the mountain fortress at a reduced entrance fee.
Scharoun House in Löbau popular for overnight stays
Spending the night in a museum is usually unthinkable. In Löbau, an icon of Neues Bauen is open to overnight guests. The offer is popular on certain days.
More than 120,000 guests visit the Deutsch-Sorbisches Theater
The Volkstheater in Bautzen offers performances in German and Sorbian. More than 120,000 visitors came in 2025.
Where to put the disused Christmas tree?
After the festive season, the Christmas tree has to go. But how do you dispose of it properly? In Saxony, the regulations vary depending on where you live.
Be careful on New Year's Eve: it gets cold and slippery
If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve outside, you need to dress warmly: Snow, rain and slippery roads are expected in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Dancing for survival - A Dresden club owner tells her story
The "objekt klein a" is one of the best-known techno clubs in Dresden. And like so many others, it is in trouble. Nevertheless, Managing Director Josefine Went is hopeful about the coming year.
Santa wants to bring sunshine into the winter
One guild is really stressed on Christmas Eve: men with white beards and red coats. In Leipzig, a Santa Claus in a colorful vehicle has been on the road for a long time, causing much joy.
Dresden and Chemnitz satisfied with Christmas market
Dresden records a good year for its 591st Striezelmarkt. The mulled wine flowed in torrents. A baby carriage even ended up in the market's lost and found office. Chemnitz is also satisfied.
Beethoven's 9th Symphony sets the tone at the turn of the year
Lots of Beethoven, great Italian opera and masterpieces of concert literature. At the turn of the year, the orchestras in Saxony have catchy tunes in their program.
Stele on Caspar-David-Friedrich-Weg in Dresden inaugurated
Dresden is closely associated with the painter Caspar David Friedrich. A circular trail is currently being created in his footsteps.
Big mountain parade in Annaberg-Buchholz in mild weather
Around 1,100 people in traditional costume with music and a miners' song: the big mining parade in Annaberg-Buchholz marks the festive end to this year's tradition in the Ore Mountains.
Minister calls for caution when handling fireworks
Many serious firework accidents have occurred in Saxony in recent years. Meanwhile, Economics Minister Panter is hoping for common sense in dealing with fireworks.
Christmas Oratorio and anticipation of Bach's Mass in B minor
The Christmas season is something like the main season for the Dresden Kreuzchor. But we are already looking ahead to the highlight of the coming year
What fans can expect at the Harry Potter exhibition
Original costumes and real props: The traveling exhibition about the famous young magician with the scar will be visiting Dresden in the coming months. Fans can also become active themselves.
Advent concert at the Dynamo Dresden stadium
Choral music instead of fan chants: every year, the stadium of third-division soccer club Dynamo Dresden becomes a stage for the Kreuzchor choir and other ensembles at the Advent concert.
Dresden Striezelmarkt receives award
More than 600 Christmas markets in Europe were put to the vote - and now Dresden's Striezelmarkt has been awarded a seal of excellence. It invites you to stroll around until Christmas Eve.