Chemnitz increases admission to art museums
Chemnitz is expecting many guests from near and far in the Capital of Culture year 2025. The art museums will also be presenting a top-class program. However, visitors will have to pay more admission.
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From Munch to Mosch: Chemnitz art program 2025
Chemnitz is associated with internationally renowned artists. During the GDR era, there was an alternative art scene here. A top-class exhibition program will shed light on all of this in the coming year.
Chemnitz 2025: Capital of Culture with a diverse program
In just under three months, the Capital of Culture year will officially open in Chemnitz. The final program has now been announced. What can visitors from Germany and abroad expect?
Chemnitz plans major events and creative projects as Capital of Culture 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz and Nova Gorica in Slovenia will be the European Capital of Culture. Around two million visitors are expected. What will they be offered in Saxony?
"Silberglanz & Kumpeltod" - museum shows large mining exhibition
From silver to coal to uranium: mining has shaped many regions of Saxony for centuries. It has brought prosperity and shaped culture, but has also led to disease and environmental destruction.
Light art enchants Chemnitz - a new view of architecture
A light art trail offers a new perspective on well-known buildings in Chemnitz and highlights places that otherwise receive little attention. Behind this is an architectural vision for the city.
Festival transforms old coal-fired power station into art gallery
At the beginning of the year, the plug was pulled on the old combined heat and power plant in Chemnitz. Now it will have a completely new use in the Capital of Culture year 2025: as a temporary gallery for contemporary art.
European Peace Ride starts under adverse weather conditions
Athletes wanted to take the baton of the European Capital of Culture from Bad Ischl to Chemnitz by bike. But the start was canceled due to persistent rain. What about the other stages?
European Peace Ride 2024: Cyclists on tour for peace
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
New peace ride: Cycling connects cultural capitals
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
Pilot documentation center on the NSU complex takes shape
There will be a first documentation center on the NSU crimes in Chemnitz in 2025. The foundations have been laid, now the implementation begins.
Zwickau Art Museum closes until 2028
If you want to experience the treasures of the Zwickau Art Collections one last time, you'll have to hurry. At the end of June, the museum closes for several years for construction work. What will happen to the Pechstein paintings in the meantime?
Cyclists build a bridge between two cultural capitals
The European Peace Ride has been celebrating sports culture since 2021. On the way to the Capital of Culture year 2025, the participants are now symbolically bringing the baton to Chemnitz.
Joyce and Bräunig: Theater plans for Capital of Culture
As European Capital of Culture in 2025, Chemnitz also wants to score points with international guests. The city's five-division theater is preparing for this. What projects can visitors look forward to?
Chemnitz Theater prepared for the Capital of Culture year 2025
Despite financial challenges, Chemnitz Theatre believes it is well prepared for the Capital of Culture year 2025. However, the situation surrounding the refurbishment of the Schauspielhaus is causing particular concern.
Hartmannfabrik in Chemnitz becomes the center of the European Capital of Culture 2025
The Hartmannfabrik in Chemnitz is being renovated for 10.5 million euros and will serve as a visitor center and headquarters for Kulturhauptstadt GmbH.
Opening of the visitor center in Chemnitz in preparation for the European Capital of Culture 2025
Former factory building to be converted into a visitor center for the European Capital of Culture 2025
Travel providers gather information on the Capital of Culture 2025
A showcase for the Capital of Culture Year 2025: the city of Chemnitz and the surrounding area will be presenting itself to travel providers and trade journalists from almost 40 countries from this Sunday. The occasion is the Germany Travel Mart, which is being held in Chemnitz until Tuesday. At thi ..
Chemnitz welcomes tourism providers from 38 countries
Chemnitz wants to attract visitors from all over the world as European Capital of Culture in 2025. In the coming days, international tourism providers will already be visiting the city to get a first-hand impression.
Chemnitz plans Capital of Culture Marathon for 2025
As European Capital of Culture 2025, Chemnitz wants to combine sport and culture with a marathon, with music along the route and various distances planned for the runners.
Art festival explores protest and resistance
The "Begehungen" festival has been bringing contemporary art to unusual places for years - to the delight of thousands of visitors. Now the festival organizers want to bring the theme of protest to a former school.
Expansion of the "Purple Path" art and sculpture trail to include Gregor Gaida's "Polygonal Horse II"
The "Purple Path" art and sculpture trail in the Chemnitz region is being extended to include the sculpture "Polygonal Horse II" by Gregor Gaida.
East German photography promoted at the Venice Biennale for the 2025 Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
East German photography is being used to promote the 2025 Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz to the international art public at the Venice Biennale.
Saxony promotes cultural travel in Chemnitz at ITB
Saxony's tourism minister is promoting cultural trips to Saxony at ITB, with a focus on Chemnitz as European Capital of Culture 2025.
Chemnitz European Capital of Culture 2025
Around 100 projects and around 1000 events are planned for the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz wants to position itself as European Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz is gearing up for its role as European Capital of Culture 2025 and is expecting an intensive year of work to define the program and make it visible. Numerous events are being planned and the city is preparing for many international guests.
To nap in concert: hammocks on garage campus
Jacket or pajamas, evening dress or nightgown? This is the question facing concertgoers in Chemnitz this weekend. The future garage campus of the European Capital of Culture 2025 is hosting a sleep concert.
Chemnitz: No Apple Tree Parade in the Capital of Culture 2025
The main project, the European Apple Tree Parade, a planned highlight of Chemnitz as European Capital of Culture 2025, has been put on hold. Stefan Schmidtke, executive director of the program, announced Friday that the project will be redesigned in the area of "Living Neighborhood" by the end of th ..