One thing is clear after the 34th edition of the Moritzburg Festival: chamber music has no reason to worry about a “shortage of skilled workers.” Young artists from all over the world are setting the tone. | more
About 28,000 fans are celebrating at the Highfield Festival on Lake Störmthal—before the event takes a hiatus due to cost concerns. What prompted the organizers to make this decision, and which musical acts are performing on stage. | more
Rising costs and regulatory requirements are taking a toll on Saxony’s festivals: Highfield is taking a break, and the Dixieland Festival is scaling back its program. High performance fees, security requirements, and demands for comfort are changing the industry. | more
From Gershwin to Piazzolla: At the Moritzburg Festival, visitors embark on a musical journey along great rivers—and hear familiar works with a fresh sound. | more
Some techno fans are looking for suitable souvenirs from the “SonneMondSterne” festival at the Bleilochtalsperre near Saalburg in Thuringia. But not everything is allowed to be taken home. | more
Gray geese love chamber music. At least, these waterfowl certainly “join in” enthusiastically during the evening concert on the terrace of Moritzburg Castle. | more
Summer, a lake, and lots of music—that’s what the “SonneMondSterne” festival at the Bleilochtalsperre near Saalburg in Thuringia is all about. It’s considered one of the largest electronic music festivals in Germany. | more
The main stage is surrounded by water, and the sounds of chamber music blend with the evening chatter of waterfowl. The Moritzburg Festival brings a special touch every year. | more
The 16th Dresden Castle Night drew thousands to the banks of the Elbe amid perfect summer weather. With crowded trams, culinary delights, music, and fireworks, the cultural stroll turned into an unforgettable experience. | more
Time and again, fragments of compositions—even by the great masters—are discovered and then completed. Dresden can look forward to a new Mozart soon. | more
The 16th Dresden Schlössernacht will transform the Elbe Castles into a huge open-air festival featuring music, art, lights, culinary delights, and fireworks on July 25, 2026. | more
The “Shostakovich Fan” was intended to provide a little relief and sold like hotcakes. Inside the concert barn, the temperature was over 30 degrees Celsius. But everyone involved kept their cool. | more
Käthe the Cow answers questions about God and aliens. Later, Ravel’s “Bolero” is reinterpreted with the help of farm machinery. The Stilt Festival continues to spark with ingenuity. | more
This year’s Shostakovich Days will focus on Jewish influences in the composer’s work—featuring rarely performed pieces and renowned guests. | more
Given the rise in ticket sales and sold-out concerts, the organizers are calling it a “dream outcome.” | more
Next year, Plauen will host Saxony Day. Preparations are already underway. | more
Shakespeare in an airplane hangar, Brazilian soundscapes and a play by a youth club: the Lausitz Festival 2026 is taking place at 14 locations in Saxony and Brandenburg and brings with it an appeal. | more
Chat with a cow, listen to unusual instruments and experience Ravel's "Bolero" in a new way: The Stilt Festival surprises with animal innovations and musical records. | more
Around 100 films from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic can be seen along the Neisse from Tuesday to Sunday. | more
On Constitution Day, Saxony's head of government Kretschmer emphasizes the unbroken importance of the constitution - especially the protection of human dignity. | more
What is home? For some, the question triggers a warm feeling, for others a shrug of the shoulders. For Sandra Hüller, the term is rather difficult. | more
The Dresden Dixieland Festival draws a positive balance despite the parade being canceled at short notice. What will happen next year? | more
The popular street parade at the Dixieland Festival Dresden was canceled by the organizer because the city's requirements came at too short notice. Nevertheless, there is now to be a finale on the Terrassenufer. | more
From singing to technology: at "chor.com" in Leipzig, choirs, publishers and music schools show how they connect people. Former Federal President Wulff reveals what inspires him about it. | more
