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A nostalgic train from Hamburg to Leipzig is a reminder of the golden era of the railroad. However, the locomotive from the 1960s is unlikely to have traveled this route at the time of the division of Germany.
Whether white or red - mulled wine is in demand in the run-up to Christmas. More and more domestic producers are turning to the sweet hot drink.
Classical, pop, jazz - and even poetry: next year's Dresden Music Festival will focus on diversity. The festival motto is intended to send a message of understanding.
It is the first Advent season in which the new cannabis law applies. No general regulation is planned for the Christmas markets in Saxony.
According to the city, the best way to get to Dresden's Striezelmarkt is by bus and train. Because: due to the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge, an important traffic artery is out of action.
Socio-political issues were the focus of the euro-scene Leipzig dance and theater festival. The organizers draw a positive balance.
Almost 10,000 more visitors attended the DOK Leipzig film festival in 2024 than a year ago - more people than ever before.
After a Douglas fir from Torgau, this year a tree from the Vogtland region towers over the Leipzig Christmas market.
The DOK Leipzig festival focused on documentary and animated films for a week. Now the best films have been chosen. One of the main prizes goes to France.
For one week, the DOK Leipzig festival focuses on documentary and animated films. The opening is all about the phenomenon of light.
The DOK Leipzig documentary film festival is about to enter its 67th edition. For the festival director, the complexity of the world shapes the film selection.
The "Schlingel" film festival has awarded its main prizes - and this year all the winners are from Europe.
The conflict in the Middle East and the Russian war of aggression: the dance and theater festival euro-scene Leipzig focuses on socio-political issues.
Young film talents in Saxony have the chance to win an award for their projects at the "film ab!" film festival. Pupils can submit their films until November.
Oktoberfest is no longer just for Munich. Saxon breweries have recognized them as a sales hit - and use the spectacle to promote their beers.
The Lausitz Festival aims to establish itself as a cultural institution in the coal-mining region - and seems to be well on its way to doing so.
The late frosts in spring had already caught flowering fruit trees cold. As a result, the apple harvest in Saxony was catastrophic. The association reacts.
The Day of the Saxons is the largest folk festival in the Free State of Saxony. Associations, clubs and alternating local authorities always present themselves there - but interest in hosting the event has waned recently.
Mittweida is followed by Hoyerswerda: the town in Lusatia will host the harvest festival next year.
Strong festival films attracted more people to arthouse cinemas at the beginning of the year. The industry hopes that this will continue in the fall.
The 21st edition of the Chemnitz art festival "Begehungen" was all about protest. The theme of resistance proved to be a magnet for visitors.
He is known as the Görlitz TV detective and from popular crime series such as Tatort, Wilsberg, Bella Block and Kolleginnen. Götz Schubert is equally present in the theater - and at festivals.
Their names make the hearts of classical music fans beat faster. Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos and Emanuel Ax are renowned soloists and in demand worldwide - and will soon be performing as a trio for Beethoven in Dresden.
The European art festival aims to culturally revitalize the lignite mining region during structural change. With a diverse program, it attracts guests every year - even from afar.
Every summer, the Ibug street art festival transforms an industrial wasteland into a temporary art exhibition. This time, the artists are coming to Riesa.
Thousands of people celebrate at the Highfield rock festival near Leipzig. Suddenly the gondola of a Ferris wheel goes up in flames and several people are injured. The first results of the investigation are now available.
The Moritzburg Festival at the baroque castle of the same name not far from Dresden is one of Europe's top addresses for chamber music. It not only attracts musicians to the idyllic pond landscape in summer.
It's party time again at Highfield on Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Around 30,000 people come to the lake to party, dance and relax. The line-up includes many music greats.
It's party time again at Highfield on Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Around 30,000 people come to the lake to party, dance and relax. The line-up includes many music greats.
Bouncy castle and rocket launcher: the German Armed Forces want to show off heavy military equipment at this year's Dresden City Festival and are meeting with resistance. A petition has now been launched.
Bouncy castle and rocket launcher: the German Armed Forces want to show off heavy military equipment at this year's Dresden City Festival and are meeting with resistance. A petition has now been launched.
It's party time again at Highfield on Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Around 30,000 people come to the lake to party, dance and relax. The line-up includes many music greats.
The three castles on the banks of the Elbe in Dresden are a feast for the eyes. They are illuminated every year for the Castle Night. The 14th edition of the spectacle also scored with fantastic weather.
Elisabeth Pähtz is coming - premiere with chess concert and live painting
"Unfortunately, the most beautiful legs in the hall belong to the grand piano", says Vladimir Mayakovsky about a wedding party in his play "The Bug". Dmitri Shostakovich set it to music. Now the bug has appeared in Gohrisch.
This year, the Moritzburg Festival Academy brings together 36 young musicians from 17 countries. They not only form the Moritzburg Festival Orchestra under the direction of its chief conductor Josep Caballé Domenech, but also perform at the Konzerthaus Berlin, the Dresden Kulturpalast and the König ..
Many thousands of fans of the Dutch national soccer team transformed Leipzig's streets into an orange festival before the match against France.
The "Kosmos" democracy festival in Chemnitz attracts thousands of visitors with music, art and sport on a perfect summer's day.
The "Kosmos" democracy festival kicked off in perfect summer weather in Chemnitz with thousands of visitors and a diverse program of music, art, sport and social events.
50,000 visitors are expected to attend the "Kosmos" democracy festival in Chemnitz. With music, art, sport and society, the festival offers a diverse program.
Artistic Director Ursula Haselböck will remain with the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. Her contract has been extended ahead of schedule for a further five years.
The renowned Philharmonia Orchestra from London thrilled audiences at the Dresden Music Festival with a concert full of resonance and applause.
The contract of Artistic Director Ursula Haselböck at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival has been extended early until 2030.
Fans of the Melt Festival at Ferropolis will have to say goodbye to the event this summer, which will take place for the last time.
The Dresden Music Festival wants to open up new horizons this year and has special concerts in its program. In doing so, they will surprise with the less familiar - and look to the future.
The Dresden Music Festival wants to open up new horizons this year and has special concerts in its program. In doing so, they will surprise with the less familiar - and look to the future.
The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a variety of events. Minister President Michael Kretschmer and Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth are expected to attend.
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.
Family festival at the zoo as a prelude to the jazz festival with bands from ten countries
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
Five Leipzig theaters want to track down and compare current trends and political positions. In autumn 2025, the trade fair city will host the "Politics in Independent Theater" festival for the first time.
Five Leipzig theaters want to track down and compare current trends and political positions. In autumn 2025, the trade fair city will host the "Politics in Independent Theater" festival for the first time.
Austrian percussionist Martin Grubinger will host the Night of the Young Stars at the Dresden Music Festival and take up the drumsticks himself.
38 bands and soloists from ten countries present around 250 hours of traditional jazz live in Dresden.
The complete program for the 21st Neisse Film Festival has been published, with 90 films at 19 venues in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.
The 21st Neisse Film Festival shows female perspectives and opens with the film "Elbow". Over 90 films will be shown at 20 venues.
The coalition factions in the Brandenburg state parliament have backed the Lausitz Festival and its director Daniel Kühnel. A motion by the Left Party parliamentary group to restart the transnational multi-genre festival and retender the artistic director was rejected by a majority on Thursday.This ..
The renowned Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music announces 19 concerts and offers new formats such as a tango night and concerts with castle tours.
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.
Following statements critical of Israel made by some film-makers, the CSU has set its sights on Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth. Head of the State Chancellery Herrmann is calling for drastic consequences.
Berlin's mayor criticizes the relativization of the Middle East conflict at the Berlinale. Filmmakers make one-sided accusations against Israel.
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.
Matthias Glasner's drama 'Sterben' with Corinna Harfouch and Lars Eidinger in the running for the Golden Bear. Actresses such as Liv Lisa Fries and Lily Farhadpour have a chance of winning a Silver Bear. Documentaries and dramas are competing for the coveted award.
This June, the "Unheard of Central Germany" music festival will focus on compositions by Carl Reinecke and Peter Cornelius. Six concerts are planned between June 14 and 23 at six locations in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert on February 24 to give a foretaste of the Dresden Music Festival.
In Chemnitz, the arrival of the European Peace Ride will be accompanied by a family sports festival. There will be music, sporting activities and free ice skating.
The artificial flower town of Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding from the municipal financial equalization scheme. An additional 400,000 euros have been earmarked in the state budget. State Parliament President Matthias Rößler announces further details.
Thousands of people celebrated the sweet pastry at the traditional Stollen Festival in Dresden. A giant Striezel was presented during a parade.
Potsdam (dpa/bb) - The director of the Lusatia Festival, Daniel Kühnel, has rejected accusations from the region about the program design and the non-involvement of local artists. Speaking to the state parliament's culture committee on Wednesday, he spoke of a campaign being waged against the festiv ..
Bakers and engineers have worked together to produce the Dresden Giant Stollen. The XXL stollen is assembled from over 3000 individual pieces and sold at the Stollen Festival in Dresden.
At the Lusatia Festival, local identity is supposed to meet internationality. But the concept is becoming a bone of contention between regional artists and the management. A well-known author finds clear words.
The Bachfest 2024 will bring together 30 Bach choirs from all over the world to perform the entire choral cantata cycle. Advance ticket sales start on November 20.
For the Shostakovich Festival 2025, the Leipzig Gewandhaus plans to create a new orchestra. The festival orchestra will be made up of members of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and students from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy," said Gewandha ..
Jazztage Dresden kicks off with 80 concerts and more than 500 guests from 30 countries. A record number of visitors is expected.
During this year's Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film (Dok), the past plays a special role. Dok director Christoph Terhechte commented on the themes and the significance of the films.
On Saturday (5:30 p.m.), the children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" in Chemnitz will end with a grand awards ceremony. A total of 23 prizes will be awarded, including the European Children's Film Prize and the main prize of the Saxon State Institute for Private Broadcasting and New Media. There are 57 feature-length films and 69 short films in competition. The festival is already its 28th edition.
The Lusatia Festival has drawn a positive summary of its fourth edition. With six premieres and one world premiere, it has asserted itself as an important contributor to the cultural life of the region, linking 25 venues in 13 locations and 400 artists throughout Lusatia, the festival announced Tues ..
In its fourth edition, the Lusatia Festival is feeling an unprecedented response. At the halfway point, the festival in southern Brandenburg and eastern Saxony reported many sold-out and well-attended events. "We are very pleased that we have succeeded in the first half of the festival to fill theda ..
After a three-year pandemic break, the Dresden Music Festival is putting on a classic again this Saturday: "Dresden sings & makes music" - a popular sing-along concert for young and old with free admission. As the festival announced on Thursday, this time seven choirs and the ensemble German Bra ..
The 3rd Yoga Beach Festival at Lake Partwitz, on the border between Saxony and Brandenburg, was an experience full of tranquility, enlightenment and physicality. From May 18 to 21, 2023, the picturesque shore was transformed into a paradise for yoga enthusiasts and those who want to become one. A fo ..