Tens of thousands of guests expected at the Capital of Culture launch
Chemnitz rings in the year as European Capital of Culture with a big show and a ceremony. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected. What is planned?
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Big show heralds the start of the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
After years of preparation, Chemnitz is ready for its year as European Capital of Culture 2025. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for the opening.
Capital of Culture should offer an opportunity for a new perspective
Chemnitz starts as European Capital of Culture. Around 2 million visitors from Germany and around the world are expected. The government's Commissioner for Eastern Europe hopes to combat prejudices.
Kick-off to the Capital of Culture year - only a few accommodations left
Chemnitz kicks off its year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big party in the city center on Saturday. Interest is high: there are only a few free beds left in the city center.
Main stage set up for the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
Chemnitz wants to officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. The main stage at the landmark is already in place.
Capital of Culture: Bosse and Fritz Kalkbrenner at the opening
On Saturday, Chemnitz is expecting tens of thousands of visitors for the opening of the Capital of Culture year. Further artists for the big show at the Marx Monument have now been announced.
How Chemnitz is starting its Capital of Culture year
The countdown is on: Chemnitz will officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. What can visitors expect?
Books on all cultural capitals in Chemnitz
Chemnitz is European Capital of Culture 2025 - but who was it in the years before? The Chemnitz University Library has 750 books to find out.
Economy builds on positive effects of Capital of Culture
The Capital of Culture year will be officially opened in Chemnitz on January 18. Around two million visitors are expected throughout the year. How will the regional economy benefit?
Road closures for the opening of the Capital of Culture year
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in Chemnitz for the opening of the Capital of Culture year. After the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, the security concept has been reviewed once again.
2025 in the Industrial Museum: GDR design classics and John Cage
The Chemnitz Industrial Museum sees itself as a treasure trove of Saxon industrial history. This is in demand, as the latest visitor figures show. What does the museum have to offer in the Capital of Culture year?
Greens demand release of more money for culture
As things stand, Saxony will not have a double budget until the middle of the year. Until then, provisional budget management applies - with restrictions.
Saxony takes over chairmanship of the Conference of Culture Ministers
Every year, a different federal state chairs the conference of state culture ministers. In 2025, it will be Saxony's turn. The main focus will be on cultural tourism.
Christians invite you to the Capital of Culture year in the Chemnitz region
The modern church of St. Pius in Hohenstein-Ernstthal was only consecrated at the end of the 1990s. On Sunday, Catholic Christians kicked off the Capital of Culture year here - with nationwide attention.
Federal President attends the opening of the Capital of Culture
Chemnitz is expecting high-ranking guests for the opening of the Capital of Culture year on January 18. The ceremony will be broadcast live on television.
Chemnitz is Capital of Culture - big celebration on January 18
Europe's cultural scene looks to Chemnitz: after years of preparation, the city is now the European Capital of Culture together with Nova Gorica in Slovenia. The opening on January 18 will be marked by a big celebration.
Free State supports 150 art and cultural projects in Saxony
Many cultural projects need financial support, and one of the sponsors is the Free State of Bavaria. Now its cultural foundation must also draw on its own reserves for 2025.
Verdi trade union sees German culture threatened by AfD
The AfD's vocabulary is sometimes reminiscent of dark times in German history. Representatives of the party don't mince their words when it comes to culture either. One trade union sees a need for action.
Up to 100,000 people expected at the Capital of Culture celebrations
A spectacular event with a steam locomotive is to commemorate the city's long industrial history at the opening of the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz. Other details of the show are still under wraps.
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
Stage association sounds the alarm - theaters threatened with insolvency
Quite a few theaters and orchestras are looking to 2025 with concern. Many places lack money - some even fear insolvency.
Greens concerned about verbal hostility towards cultural institutions in Saxony
The Ministry of Culture reports "sometimes threatening letters from the audience" about a production at the Dresden State Theater. The art scene is also being targeted by extremists.
Exhibition shows Henry van de Velde and his networks
A Belgian in Chemnitz: on the way to the Capital of Culture year, a new exhibition highlights the work of designer Henry van de Velde. One of his complete works of art can be seen in the city.
Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra plans diverse summer concert series for 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz wants to inspire guests from near and far as the European Capital of Culture. Preparations are also well advanced at the five-division theater. What does it have up its sleeve?
Jury sees Chemnitz well prepared for the Capital of Culture year
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. The grand opening is planned in just under two months. Experts have now taken another critical look at the state of preparations.
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.
Greens warn against a deadlock for cultural funding in Saxony
Saxony will still need a few months before a budget is passed. The reason for this is the pending formation of a government. There are therefore also concerns in cultural policy.
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?
Artwork by Leunora Salihu adorns the former Hoheneck women's prison
Chemnitz will hold the title of European Capital of Culture in 2025. The event is already casting its shadow. One project is an art trail that will connect Chemnitz with 38 municipalities in the region.
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.
Foundation supports 327 art and cultural projects
The Small Projects Fund has been supporting cultural events in rural areas for several years. However, demand far exceeds the budget.
BSW wants to reform Saxony's Cultural Areas Act
A fixed amount of funding, but rising costs. This describes the basic problem with the Saxon Cultural Areas Act. It is generally highly praised. But the BSW sees things differently.
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.
Roth promotes cultural passport at European level
The so-called Culture Pass is intended to encourage young people to take part in cultural activities. Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth has been positive about the project so far. And is already planning to expand it.
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
Saxon Cultural Senate calls for more support for art and culture ahead of state elections
The Saxon Cultural Senate is calling for more support for art and culture, especially in rural regions and ahead of the state elections.
Cultural Senate calls for a clear commitment to culture
Five months before the state elections on 1 September, the Saxon Cultural Senate has called for more support for art and culture, especially beyond urban centers. According to a position paper published in Dresden on Monday, these are "essential components of a democratic society" and also create "s ..
Cultural Senate calls for a clear commitment to culture
Five months before the state elections on 1 September, the Saxon Cultural Senate has called for more support for art and culture, especially beyond urban centers. According to a position paper published in Dresden on Monday, these are "essential components of a democratic society" and also create "s ..
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.
Friedman: Anti-Semitic tendencies are becoming more radical
Even days after the Berlinale Gala, the debate about criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism continues. As a result, there are even death threats against one of the controversial Israeli filmmakers.
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth thanks Berlinale director duo
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth praises the management duo of the Berlinale, Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, for their work in recent years.
Kretschmer praises commitment to promoting young artists
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has praised the many efforts to promote young artists in the Free State. On Sunday, he cited the Oberlausitz Chamber Music Festival as an example, whose academy for young artists ended with a concert in Baruth on Sunday. "Saxony is a land of cultu ..
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.
Kulturstiftung Sachsen supports 193 art and cultural projects
In the first half of 2024, the Kulturstiftung Sachsen is supporting a total of 193 projects in the fields of art and culture with funding of 1.9 million euros.
With eight regions in the federal program for rural areas
Saxony is represented by eight regions in the federal program "Aller.Land" - a funding program for rural areas in the cultural sector. In addition to the Bautzener Land region, this includes the Erzgebirge, Central Saxony, the Göltzschtal association of towns, the Porphyry Land National Geopark, the ..
Unity Monument at risk: 2.5 million euros in additional funding
The completion of the Freedom and Unity Monument in Berlin is at risk without additional federal funding, according to the general contractor. According to information from Friday, the Stuttgart office of Milla & Partner has asked the Federal Institute for Building and Regional Planning, which i ..
Renaming works: Klepsch defends artistic freedom
In the discussion about the renaming of works of art at the Dresden State Art Collections (SKD), Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch has defended artistic freedom. "We do not interfere politically with the freedom of art," emphasized the CDU politician in the state parliament on Thursday. It is therefo ..
Kulturforum Lausitz: Exchange on the cooperation process
Lusatia is to establish itself as a European cultural region and cultural brand. Around 130 stakeholders from Saxony and Brandenburg met on Friday at the first Lusatia Cultural Forum in Doberlug-Kirchhain (Elbe-Elster district) for an initial thematic exchange. Lusatia has a unique treasure with its ..
Minister Klepsch optimistic: Culture on the upswing
Thanks to financial support, Saxony's culture has come through the Corona pandemic well, despite severe restrictions and losses. Museums and theaters, festivals and events are in demand - and the response is sometimes surprising.
26 million euros for cultural investments from the federal government
From the federal budget, six nationally important cultural institutions in Saxony will be funded. The budget committee of the Bundestag released on Thursday almost 26 million euros for this purpose, as the Dresden FDP MP Torsten Herbst announced. The money is available for the renovation and moderni ..
Greens want more money for theaters in Saxony
The Greens want better support for theaters in the Free State. In a position paper published on Thursday, their state parliamentary group proposes, in addition to a short-term increase in state funding, an understanding with the municipal sponsors of theaters on long-term and stabilizing funding. Th ..