Eurobean Chocolate Festival
The EuroBean Chocolate Festival 2025 at the Chemnitz Industrial Museum celebrates the art of chocolate making. Visitors discover everything from bean to bar, enjoy tastings, workshops, music and a children's program - sustainable and enjoyable for everyone.
insects & spiders
The Insects and Spiders OpenAir Music Festival brings indie rock, pop, world music and electronic performances to Börnichen Castle Park. A festival far removed from the mainstream, but with its finger on the pulse of the times - colorful, informal and free of charge.
Schlosspark Börnichen09569 Oederan
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22.08.25 11:00 - 20:00 clock
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BDTSK8 Festival
Skateboarding, music and urban art come together at a three-day event in Chemnitz. Skaters from all over Europe compete in street and bowl competitions, while graffiti and open-air art are created.
Konkordiapark Skatepark09113 Chemnitz
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22.08.25 16:00 - 23:00 clock
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Freitag, 22. August – Festivalstart17:00 Uhr – Eröffnung des Festivals
Performance & Musikinstallationen:
„The wind knitting factory“ – Windbetriebene Strickmaschine
17:00 Uhr – Eröffnung des Festivals
Performance & Musikinstallationen:
„The wind knitting factory“ – Windbetriebene Strickmaschine
Loop Festival 2025
At the Esche Museum in Limbach, where the history of hosiery production comes to life, textile enthusiasts meet for a weekend to knit together and produce creative works from wool - from socks to street wraps.
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Esche-Museum09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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22.08.2517:00 clock
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Genauer Ort und Zeit wird noch bekannt gegeben
Colorful roofs
At the first BUNTE DÄCHER rooftop festival, visitors can experience Chemnitz from lofty heights. Art and culture on the rooftops open up new perspectives and stimulate discussion about sustainable urban development.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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23.08.2510:00 clock
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Makerfestival Erzgebirge
A day full of ideas and zest for action: at the Makerfestival Erzgebirge, people design, build and try things out together. From traditional crafts to digital technology - creative everyday solutions are created at hands-on stations.
Marktplatz Lößnitz08294 Lößnitz
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23.08.25 11:00 - 17:00 clock
Festival of Lights & open-air karaoke event
First there's open-air karaoke and from 8:30 pm the place is transformed into an atmospheric sea of lights. Light installations, torches, sparklers and Justine Neubert's fire show make for an unforgettable evening full of atmosphere.
Modified Social Bench for Jahnsdorf #109387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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23.08.25 18:00 - 22:00 clock
The toymaker festival
In August 2025, toymakers from all over Europe will meet in Seiffen. They present wooden toys and traditional Christmas decorations. Craftspeople and young designers adapt the products to modern trends - guests are allowed to join in.
ehemaliges Erlebnisbad Seiffen09548 Seiffen/Erzgeb.
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29.08.2510:00 clock
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In der Stadt und im Äther wird die internationale Kunst des Radiomachens gefeiert
Hear to C
The Chemnitz community radio station Radio T is celebrating the diversity of community radio with "Hear to C". The international radio arts festival brings together radio makers from all over Europe, including Dublin and Graz, to present creative programs for the first time.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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01.10.25all day
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European Film Festival of the Generations
The renowned European Film Festival of Generations has been presenting impressive films about life in old age and the challenges of ageing for a decade, complemented by exciting discussion rounds with experts and the audience.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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02.10.25all day
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Machine Head
Ministry
NAILBOMB
Hypocrisy
Kataklysm
Walls Of Jericho
Full Rewind Summer Open Air
The Roitzschjora airfield will be the meeting place for fans of metal, hardcore and punk. With bands such as Machine Head, Ministry, Nailbomb, Hypocrisy, August Burns Red and many more, the festival offers a powerful line-up in an energetic atmosphere.
Festival L*abore
The L*abore festival brings a cross-genre line-up to the stage at the Mühlteich in Hauptmannsgrün. Acts such as Chouk Bwa, Masha Qrella, AFAR ODEA and ZAHN create a sound space between experiment, tradition and danceable energy.
Highfield Festival 2025
The biggest festival in eastern Germany once again offers a fantastic line-up. National and international top acts from the rock, pop, electro and hip-hop genres can be experienced on the large open-air stages, including K.I.Z., Deichkind, Kontra K., Clueso, Blond and many more.
Slechtvalk
NatusSumMori
Sacrificium
Lucidrae
Opusirae
Haldenbeben Festival Schneeberg 2025
The Haldenbeben Festival 2025 will once again be a spectacular event taking place on the grounds of the Schneeberg Neustädtel YMCA - three days full of rousing music, creative workshops and unforgettable experiences await all visitors.
Festival of Lights & open-air karaoke event
First there's open-air karaoke and from 8:30 pm the place is transformed into an atmospheric sea of lights. Light installations, torches, sparklers and Justine Neubert's fire show make for an unforgettable evening full of atmosphere.
Modified Social Bench for Jahnsdorf #109387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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23.08.25 18:00 - 22:00 clock
Sika Festival
For the first time: With a mix of well-known and local live acts & DJs, the SIKA Festival offers the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening - right in the heart of Saxony! Guests can explore the park during the day and experience the festival feeling in the evening.
WithSenses Festival 2025
A thirst for adventure meets wild imagination: the MitSinnen Festival transforms the Euba dam into an enchanted jungle full of music, cabaret, workshops, yoga and culinary delights. A safari for the senses with surprising moments and creative diversity.
the fabrik festival 2025
Three days of music, culture, sport and culinary delights - for young and old. Celebrate, discover and enjoy together. Bring your friends and find new ones. Stay tuned for an unforgettable festival full of highlights and surprises!
Zu sehen ist "Pandoras Kitchen" mit dem Figurenkombinat.
Theater Festival 2025: monstrous
Darkness, shadows and everyday horror: Theaterfestival 2025 takes you into virtual worlds beyond borders. With street art, lively object theater and interactive documentaries, you will become part of an intense, immersive theater experience.
Line-up: The Great Machine Tons Valley Of the Sluts Dieselpest Hobo Dethcult Cold Venus Revisited Voodoo Garden
MUSHROOM GARDEN FESTIVAL X
A mix of doom, sludge, shoegaze, post-punk, occult, stoner and psychedelic rock awaits you in an autumnal atmosphere. If the weather is good, the first bands start outside - in the evening, the intense sounds continue inside.
Kukaye Moto Africa Festival
For the fourth time, fans of African cultures can immerse themselves in a fascinating variety of music, dance and culinary delights. Program highlights: Live performances by traditional African groups, drumming workshops, delicious food and an arts and crafts market.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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15.11.25 15:00 - 02:00 clock