Iskender Yediler: Untitled (ESDA)
Reminiscent of a factory building sprouting out of the ground, the surrealistic-looking construction not only gives pride of place to the industrial culture and history of the location, but also to the people and clichés.
Gegenüber vom Bahnhof09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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Künstler: Shubhangi Singh und Maja Simisic
Dialog boxes
Sonnenberg, Chemnitz's youngest and most diverse district, becomes a stage: international artists meet local creatives three times to create works that promote encounters and exchanges between different realities of life in public spaces.
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Sonnenberg09130 Chemnitz
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Wilhelm Mundt: Trashstone
The elegantly reflective aluminum surface of the sculpture encloses production residues. Sculptor Wilhelm Mundt makes viewers appear as if in a distorting mirror, bringing form and material to life, coupled with the knowledge of the transformation of waste.
Lomonossow-Platz Freiberg09599 Freiberg
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Carl Emanuel Wolff: Wild boars
It is said that wild boars foraging for food once uncovered the first tin ore in Ehrenfriedersdorf. This left its mark on the town - and so the patinated gunmetal bronze by the Dresden sculptor also contains pewter and traces of work, worked in with bare hands.
Sauberg09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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Friedrich Kunath: Include me out
The humorous group of spruces with lowered eyelids and pointed noses, to which a tree does not belong, touches on social and societal primal fears. At the same time, the sculpture is reminiscent of the concept of forest sustainability (von Carlowitz, 1713).
Buntsockenpark09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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Jay Gard: Plywood
In many ways, the sculpture seems to pretend to be something that it is not. Not "Hollywood" and not wood. The playful combination of signs makes a loose relationship visible - transformation as it is symbolic of the place.
Parkplatz am Bahnübergang Rübenauer Weg09526 Olbernhau
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Bettina Pousttchi: 42 days
Objects from the street scene are twisted and grouped by the artist. This creates sculptures that appear to be exposed to external forces, in resistance. The 42 bollards are reminiscent of groups of people and 42 days of the "Free Republic of Schwarzenberg".
Oberes Tor08340 Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.
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Gregor Gaida: Polygonal horse II
The Polish artist adds his cast aluminum sculpture to the village museum's horse cart. The horse depiction has 10 legs but no head - an ambivalent situation between strength and helplessness.
Dorfmuseum Gahlenz09569 Oederan
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Jeppe Hein: Modified Social Benches for Jahnsdorf
Hein's bench, specially designed for Jahnsdorf, continues a worldwide project and forms a course that invites you to sit, lie down or slide around dynamically. An encouragement to use art and conquer public space.
Park Jahnsdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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Nevin Aladağ: Color Floating
Design lamps from the 1960s, covered with colored tights, proclaim a sensual vision of diversity, emotion and cultural transfer. They intervene with a summer festival atmosphere in an everyday life on site that is not without its ascribers and crises.
Austelpark08297 Zwönitz
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Iskender Yediler: Untitled (ESDA)
Reminiscent of a factory building sprouting out of the ground, the surrealistic-looking construction not only gives pride of place to the industrial culture and history of the location, but also to the people and clichés.
Gegenüber vom Bahnhof09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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Wilhelm Mundt: Trashstone
The elegantly reflective aluminum surface of the sculpture encloses production residues. Sculptor Wilhelm Mundt makes viewers appear as if in a distorting mirror, bringing form and material to life, coupled with the knowledge of the transformation of waste.
Lomonossow-Platz Freiberg09599 Freiberg
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Carl Emanuel Wolff: Wild boars
It is said that wild boars foraging for food once uncovered the first tin ore in Ehrenfriedersdorf. This left its mark on the town - and so the patinated gunmetal bronze by the Dresden sculptor also contains pewter and traces of work, worked in with bare hands.
Sauberg09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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Friedrich Kunath: Include me out
The humorous group of spruces with lowered eyelids and pointed noses, to which a tree does not belong, touches on social and societal primal fears. At the same time, the sculpture is reminiscent of the concept of forest sustainability (von Carlowitz, 1713).
Buntsockenpark09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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Jay Gard: Plywood
In many ways, the sculpture seems to pretend to be something that it is not. Not "Hollywood" and not wood. The playful combination of signs makes a loose relationship visible - transformation as it is symbolic of the place.
Parkplatz am Bahnübergang Rübenauer Weg09526 Olbernhau
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Bettina Pousttchi: 42 days
Objects from the street scene are twisted and grouped by the artist. This creates sculptures that appear to be exposed to external forces, in resistance. The 42 bollards are reminiscent of groups of people and 42 days of the "Free Republic of Schwarzenberg".
Oberes Tor08340 Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.
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Gregor Gaida: Polygonal horse II
The Polish artist adds his cast aluminum sculpture to the village museum's horse cart. The horse depiction has 10 legs but no head - an ambivalent situation between strength and helplessness.
Dorfmuseum Gahlenz09569 Oederan
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Jeppe Hein: Modified Social Benches for Jahnsdorf
Hein's bench, specially designed for Jahnsdorf, continues a worldwide project and forms a course that invites you to sit, lie down or slide around dynamically. An encouragement to use art and conquer public space.
Park Jahnsdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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Nevin Aladağ: Color Floating
Design lamps from the 1960s, covered with colored tights, proclaim a sensual vision of diversity, emotion and cultural transfer. They intervene with a summer festival atmosphere in an everyday life on site that is not without its ascribers and crises.
Austelpark08297 Zwönitz
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Leunora Salihu: Bow
Like a shiny silver piece of jewelry consisting of fine links, the approximately two-metre-high arch invites you to walk through and observe the shadows changed by the sun: Movement in the static form as a confrontation with the place.
Areal Stalburc/Hoheneck09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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Stück in zwei Teilen von Ulrich Plenzdorf
The New Sorrows of Young W.
Based on Goethe's epistolary novel, Plenzdorf tells a story about love and longing - positioned in the GDR of the 1970s. The whole time Edgar is accompanied by an old Reclam notebook. What this Werther writes in it - Edgar understands it better from day to day.
im Rahmen des Theater-Projekts für Chemnitz 2025 "Inside Outside Europe"
The clown and Europe
A European theater project brings together artists from Romania, Georgia, Russia and Germany. With productions on humor, Medea, the shadows of National Socialism, the voices of the Ore Mountains and migration, a variety of perspectives emerge, which can be experienced in the Capital of Culture region
Burty v medu
The performance by Vojtěch Svoboda and Anna Kukuczková combines pantomime, stand-up and beatboxing into an energetic show, while the theater group Kozel ve fraku, founded in 2016, explores modern pantomime and non-verbal theater.
Banana Jane
Orangutan woman Banana Jane discovers a secret escape plan for the animals at the zoo. Who is behind it? Can she trust them? The decision is near when the day of liberation comes surprisingly quickly.
A few people seek happiness and laugh themselves to death
This gripping stage play uses sharp social criticism and honest debate to shed light on the absurdities of the modern world and encourages the audience to reflect on their own pursuit of happiness.
TRUST
Trust reflects the contemporary crisis and addresses mistrust, isolation and the deterioration of interpersonal relationships as the characters are trapped in a labyrinth of financial and emotional constraints.
AND?!
A space, a time, people waiting - The She, The He, The I, The I, The I. The wait seems endless, at some point it will be over. What happens then? A new beginning, an unexpected end or will everything remain as it is? Questions upon questions.
Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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02.05.25 16:15 - 16:55 clock
Happy Hunting!
The monodrama unfolds at a Czech hunter's ball where Johny Sausage, a bumbling gamekeeper, reflects on his relationship with a mythical stag; hunting becomes a metaphor for human relationships and hidden aggression.
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Road To Slam 25: Spectacular Slam
Once a month, Weltecho hosts a poetry slam presented by the Spektakel collective. Poets compete against each other in a thrilling contest. Whether professional or amateur - everyone is welcome!
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Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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02.05.2519:00 clock
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KARAGOS
The fascinating production combines the timeless tragedy of love and duty with modern elements of dance theater, creating a touching experience and delighting both Kazakh and European audiences at sold-out performances.
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Coffee tasting with show roasting
During a tasting, guests learn interesting facts from the world of coffee: about the culture of cultivation, world trade & processing. While roasting rare coffees together, the differences between artisanal and industrial roasting processes are highlighted.
Kaffeerösterei Wüstenbrand09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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11.05.2514:30 clock
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Apple kitchen culture LIVING NEIGHBORHOOD
In cooperation with the VHS and Dr. Ina Hoyer, regional apple specialties from Chemnitz and the Capital of Culture region will be cooked. Together, they will also create the trademark dish of the Capital of Culture main project GELEBTE NACHBARSCHAFT.
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Volkshochschule Chemnitz im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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14.05.25 17:00 - 19:00 clock
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Chemnitz Wine Festival 2025
The wine festival attracts wine lovers and connoisseurs alike. With a wide selection of exquisite wines, it offers an ideal opportunity to taste local & national wines. It is accompanied by live music, local artists & culinary delights.
Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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25.07.25 11:00 - 00:30 clock
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Eintritt frei
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.
Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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01.08.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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10:30 - 12:00 Uhr: Familienführung - Überblicksführung für Groß und Klein
11:00 Uhr: Wagenablauf - Vorführung und Erläuterung der Seilablaufanlage
11:00 - 16:00 Uhr: Bastelbahnhof - nachhaltiges Bastelangebot für unterschiedliche Altesgruppen
12:00 - 16:00 Uhr: Draisinenfahrten
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Auf schmalster Spur - Feldbahnfahrten
Labor Day
With up to 10,000 employees, the railroad was once the largest employer in the city of Chemnitz. Reason enough to celebrate Labor Day at the railroad site.
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Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
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01.05.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Carnival of Cultures Sparks + Come and eat at my table
The Carnival of Cultures is coming to Chemnitz in 2025! Around the Schlossteich, international artists and associations celebrate cultural diversity with dance, music, artistry and culinary delights at the Stadtpicknick.fest
Schlossteichinsel Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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03.05.25 11:00 - 17:00 clock
Europe - remembering and thinking ahead
To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, Chemnitz is setting an example for peace, diversity and cohesion at the Justin Sonder Bank. Dance, drama and contributions from young people will commemorate history and take a look at the present.
Justin Sonder Denkmal09111 Chemnitz
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08.05.25 15:00 - 16:30 clock
Europe Festival on the Garage Campus
The Garage Campus is being created from an old streetcar depot - a lively cultural venue in the heart of Chemnitz 2025. With exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, coffee & cake and the opening of #3000Garages, cultural diversity can be experienced interactively.
Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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09.05.25 10:00 - 22:00 clock
Central Saxony Culture Day at the UWE
The UW-Etzdorf becomes a cultural hotspot: urban art, street art, installations and more meet a living monument to electricity. With live music, guided tours and regional cuisine - art meets industrial charm.
Kulturnetzwerk UW Etzdorf09661 Striegistal
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11.05.25 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Family festival of the housing cooperatives: Benefit concert by the Big Band of the German Armed Forces
The Chemnitz housing cooperatives invite "Die Big Band der Bundeswehr" to an exclusive charity concert on Theaterplatz - a multimedia stage show full of swing, rock and pop that will delight the audience with surprises and emotions.
Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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15.05.2519:00 clock
#3000Garage-Festival
Garage culture is celebrated on a meadow with almost 1,000 garages - with Trabi rides, miracle tree art, a talk show with Lukas Rietzschel, mustard action with Olivia Schneider and the musical Songs of (In)Security by Tanja Krone. Travel by bus recommended.
Garagenhof Harthweg09116 Chemnitz
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06.06.25 18:00 - 20:00 clock
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#3000Garages at the Ehrenfriedersdorf Garage Festival
The festival is supported by the Ehrenfriedersdorf volunteer fire department as well as dedicated residents and garage users. The youth wind orchestra Thum, the dance group TTL Ehrenfriedersdorf & a program item from #3000Garagen have already been confirmed.
Garagenhof bei Max-Wenzel Str. Ehrenfriedersdorf09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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14.06.25 13:30 - 18:00 clock
Festival: Climbing over Chemnitz
"Climbing over Chemnitz" brings together artists from France, Germany and the Czech Republic. The aim is to make collective memories and urban heritage visible through performance - as a joint project as part of Chemnitz 2025.
Brühl Boulevard 09111 Chemnitz
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21.06.2515:00 clock
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Fête de la Musique in the cultural region of Chemnitz
The Fête de la Musique Chemnitz is celebrating its 11th anniversary and invites music lovers to join in the celebrations in the city center. Street musicians create a lively atmosphere, while a colorful program and culinary delights delight visitors.
Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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21.06.25 16:00 - 23:00 clock
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NONSTOP Europe!
NONSTOP EUROPA! celebrates open borders with theater, drama school meetings and exchange. Inspired by European diversity, the audience can expect new perspectives and exciting productions.
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Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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01.05.25 09:00 - 21:30 clock
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United by Music : European Acoustic Festival
European acoustic music festival before the Eurovision Song Contest final.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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10.05.25 14:00 - 22:00 clock
Ausgesuchte DJs werden den Milongas des Festivals das besondere Feeling geben: Ximena aus Mulhouse/Frankreich
Welcome Milonga Festival incl. registration
The Tango Argentino Chemnitz 2025 festival begins! It honors the inventor of the concertina Carl Friedrich Uhlig. As part of the Capital of Culture project "Moving Sounds - Concertina & Bandoneon", the festival invites you to Chemnitz - the cradle of the bandoneon.
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Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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29.05.2515:00 clock
Eintritt: 10 €
Zusätzlich zu den öffentlichen Parkmöglichkeiten im Stadtgebiet gibt es einen bewachten Parkplatz zu den Festivalzeiten auf dem Hartmannplatz - Parkgebühr 5 €
Hat Festival 2025
At the Hat Festival, street artists transform the city center into a large stage so that you can discover it in a new way. Musicians, jugglers, artists, clowns and performance artists provide surprises, dreams and magic.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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30.05.25 15:00 - 22:00 clock
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Café-Milonga at the end of the festival
At the end of the Tango Argentino Chemnitz 2025 festival, Leo XII from Dresden will be DJing in Chemnitz, the cradle of the concertina. There will be dancing, looking back on exciting festival experiences and listening to the music.
Genauer Ort und Zeit wird noch bekannt gegeben
#3000GarageFestival
Chemnitz celebrates garage culture on a meadow surrounded by 1,000 garages. It comes to life with creative contributions from garage users and the music performance "SONGS OF (IN)SECURITY" by Tanja Krone.
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Garagenhof 09117 Chemnitz
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06.06.25all day
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#3000-Garage-Festival
A meadow on Harthweg in Chemnitz becomes a festival site for garage culture. With stories and talents from garage users: Vaulting, perfuming miracle trees, Trabi rides and more - a program full of variety and creativity.
Wiese am Chemnitzer Harthweg09113 Chemnitz
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06.06.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Genauer Ort und Zeit wird noch bekannt gegeben
Cosmos Europe 2025
With countless stages, concerts, performances, exhibitions and discussions, KOSMOS is far more than just a festival. Organized as a large community project, it invites people to exchange views on socially relevant and cultural topics.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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KOSMOS 2025 Chemnitz
KOSMOS is a unique festival for democracy that emerged from the #wirsindmehr 2018 initiative. Chemnitz and Europe are creating an urban inner-city festival with stages, activities and shining faces - a celebration of diversity and creativity.
Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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13.06.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Dance - Modern - Dance
The dance voyage of discovery "Odyssey in C" brings choreographies to 18 locations in Chemnitz for one day. Inspired by James Joyce's "Ulysses", the Chemnitz Ballet and international artists create a unique dance spectacle in the city.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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18.06.25all day
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Creative workshop: Steigerstube
The creative workshop for the special exhibition Silberglanz & Kumpeltod in the foyer of the smac is open to everyone. The play and craft activities range from painting wooden stars, searching for treasures in the sand, mineral memory to building Lego® tunnels and much more.
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Don't forget the best!
Fairy tales, myths and music from shafts and treasure caves are guarded by mountain spirits of all kinds. Jan Deicke narrates and makes music with mischievousness, dedication and as vividly as if his heroes and heroines were whispering their stories personally into his ear.
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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27.04.2514:00 clock
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Carnival with the animals
Two of the most famous French composers, Camille Saint-Saëns and Francis Poulenc, lead us into the world of fantasy with music. Saint-Saëns introduces animals such as the lion, tortoise and donkey; Poulenc tells the story of Babar, the king of the elephants.
Mittelsächsisches Theater Freiberg09599 Freiberg
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06.05.25 10:00 - 10:50 clock
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Central Saxony Culture Day at the UWE
The UW-Etzdorf becomes a cultural hotspot: urban art, street art, installations and more meet a living monument to electricity. With live music, guided tours and regional cuisine - art meets industrial charm.
Kulturnetzwerk UW Etzdorf09661 Striegistal
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11.05.25 10:00 - 16:00 clock
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The advice of the little people
Because children are the future, their opinion counts! The "Council of Little People" offers children between the ages of 6 and 12 the opportunity to play an active role in shaping their town of Augustusburg and the Lehngericht and to contribute their ideas and concerns.
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Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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14.05.25 16:00 - 17:30 clock
Family festival of the housing cooperatives: Benefit concert by the Big Band of the German Armed Forces
The Chemnitz housing cooperatives invite "Die Big Band der Bundeswehr" to an exclusive charity concert on Theaterplatz - a multimedia stage show full of swing, rock and pop that will delight the audience with surprises and emotions.
Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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15.05.2519:00 clock
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Family tour: Barbara and the Hunte
Nobody knows exactly what goes on underground. This is also due to the miners' language, which is full of mysterious terms. Peppered with words that only insiders understand. But the exhibition puts an end to the mystery.
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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18.05.25 10:30 - 11:30 clock
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Maker Pop-Up
In cooperation with the Chemnitz2025 program "Makers, Business & Arts", Makers united is opening a Maker Pop-Up in the Roter Turm gallery. Regional makers invite you to take part in a variety of hands-on activities and give you a foretaste of the festival.
Galerie Roter Turm09111 Chemnitz
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24.05.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Eintritt frei
Der Workshop ist ein offener Werkstattraum. Die Teilnehmenden können an allen drei Tagen teilnehmen oder im Laufe des Workshops dazustoßen. Geeignet für Kinder ab 8 Jahren.
Leitung: Laure Boer, Musikerin und Klangkünstlerin, Informationen unter hier.
DIY electronics to build yourself
The course provides a playful introduction to DIY sound production. Children + the young at heart build their own musical instruments, solder, create sounds and show a sound installation at the end. With simple instructions, electronics become accessible and resources are conserved.
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Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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29.05.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Hat Festival 2025
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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30.05.25 15:00 - 22:00 clock
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European mountain talk with Father Maurus
Father Maurus from the Benedictine monastery in Wechselburg will be speaking as part of the European Sermon on the Mount - part of the Purple Path program. As a dialog format, it complements the European Sermon on the Mount with lectures on art, faith and society.
Schlosskirche Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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23.05.25 19:00 - 21:00 clock
European mountain speech
The European Mountain Speech is part of the PurplePath program and invites you to impulse speeches about peace, solidarity and European solidarity at various locations in Chemnitz and the region. A format between culture, faith and dialog.
Dom St. Marien Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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25.05.25 10:30 - 12:30 clock
Tango service
The tango service at the Tango Argentino Chemnitz 2025 festival invites everyone to experience the music and dance of tango. Pastor Cornelia Zeissig sheds light on the connection between tango and being human - encounter, trust, spontaneity and creativity.
Park Summer - Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga as a preventative balance: get into balance, strengthen your spine, stretch your joints and tone your muscles. Relaxation meets activity - for a holistic body feeling and a soul that feels good.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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30.06.2518:00 clock
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Festival and conference on club culture
The United Club Convention makes Chemnitz' club culture visible and strengthens European networking. With concerts, workshops and discussions, it demonstrates the transformative power of club culture as a space for exchange, inclusion and community.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Workshop: Future journey Augustusburg
Future workshop in Augustusburg - explore together what the town could look like in 10, 20 or 30 years. Collect creative ideas, discover important places and design future posters. Bake pizza at lunchtime.
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Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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Genauer Ort und Zeit wird noch bekannt gegeben
Community Music in Chemnitz
The Paper Lantern Collective and inpeos e.V. invite you to open, free music workshops in 2025. Community music connects everyone - young, old, experienced or curious. Together we are creating a big community event in December!
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Sonnenberg09130 Chemnitz
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Upcycling week in Lößnitz
"Waste isn't waste until you waste it!" - For one week, Lößnitz becomes a stage for upcycling art! Under the motto "MEHRWERT:SCHÖPFUNG", artists will showcase works made from seemingly useless materials. Workshops and hands-on activities invite you to make creative discoveries.
Lößnitz Makers - #diemacherei e.V.08294 Lößnitz
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Geeignet ab 4 Jahre
Creative workshop: Steigerstube
The creative workshop for the special exhibition Silberglanz & Kumpeltod in the foyer of the smac is open to everyone. The play and craft activities range from painting wooden stars, searching for treasures in the sand, mineral memory to building Lego® tunnels and much more.
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Workshop: Nettles - breaking, hackling & carding
The workshop at Lehngericht Augustusburg teaches the art of preparing nettle straw for textiles. Techniques such as breaking, swinging, beating and hackling prepare the long fibers for spinning. Tools are available on site.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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27.04.25 10:00 - 15:00 clock
Textile workshop: Mend your stuff
With expert guidance, you can, for example, darn socks, sew on buttons or mend your beloved jeans. Sewing machines and a large pool of materials are available on site. The aim is to inspire and support each other and to keep clothes usable.
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Textilwerkstatt Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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28.04.25 17:00 - 20:00 clock
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Eintritt frei
Barrierefreiheit
Barrierefreie Parkplätze vorhanden
Es stehen gekennzeichnete Parkplätze in Eingangsnähe zur Verfügung.
Mit Rollstuhl zugänglich
Den Gast erwarten keine Treppen, gegebenenfalls ist eine Rampe vorhanden.
CREATE.U - DJ Workshop
A 2-hour workshop offers a compact introduction to DJing - ideal for gaining initial mixing experience and trying out DJ equipment in a fun way.
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Atomino09111 Chemnitz
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30.04.25 18:00 - 20:00 clock
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CREATE.U - Festival crew meeting
Every Thursday in the Schmidtbank Passage: take part in the planning of a major festival for young people in Chemnitz. Contribute ideas, experience community building and actively help shape the city.
Schmidtbank Passage Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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01.05.25 17:00 - 19:00 clock
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Treffpunkt: Kasse der Kunststammlungen am Theaterplatz
Workshop: Bridges Al Dente - Building bridges with spaghetti
In teams, bridges are built from uncooked spaghetti - light, stable or elegant? The principles of bridge building are explored in a playful way and Frei Otto's creative approach is brought to life. A workshop full of fun and experimentation.
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Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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03.05.2513:00 clock
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CLAXE: Reading time - World Penguin Day
On World Penguin Day, Elke Heidenreich's stories "Am Südpol denkt man, ist es heiß" (At the South Pole you think it's hot) are brought to life at the penguin sculptures at the Brazil restaurant by reading mentor Grit Linke and whisk you away to faraway lands full of special stories.
Pinguin-Skulpturen09111 Chemnitz
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today 16:00 - 17:00 clock
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Fairy tales, myths and music from shafts and treasure caves are guarded by mountain spirits of all kinds. Jan Deicke narrates and makes music with mischievousness, dedication and as vividly as if his heroes and heroines were whispering their stories personally into his ear.
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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27.04.2514:00 clock
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SCENES OF A CONSTITUTION
As part of a staged reading, the TheaterJugendClub, inspired by the anthology "Das Grundgesetz - Ein literarischer Kommentar", invites you to entertaining reflections on the values of the Basic Law and their relevance in today's world.
Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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02.05.2520:15 clock
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CLAXE: Reading time - reading pleasure by Christoph Hein
The colorful Lego staircase at the Technical Town Hall becomes a special reading place: reading mentor Grit Linke reads from Christoph Hein's "Alles was du brauchst" - a place to linger, listen and immerse yourself in stories.
LEGO-Treppe des Technischen Rathauses09111 Chemnitz
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09.05.25 16:00 - 17:00 clock
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Listen and enjoy
People who fit the description "bookworm" or "bookworm" are almost always on the lookout for fresh reading material. At this after-work event in collaboration with the Friends of the Lichtenstein City Library, they will find what they are looking for!
Author reading Karl-Heinz Binus: Erzgebirgs-Kristalle
The title suggests minerals, but it's actually a crime novel: the author reads from his third book about Inspector Pawlak, who investigates in the Ore Mountains - and doesn't just track down drug dealers.
Marktplatz Oederan09569 Oederan
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19.06.25 15:00 - 17:00 clock
Next stop: Europe
Jaroslav Rudiš, adventurer of the rails, celebrates the art of decelerated travel in Instructions for Train Travel, while Hans Narva captures the magic of the points with music. Together they invite you on a literary-musical journey.
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum e. V.09131 Chemnitz
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26.06.25 18:00 - 20:00 clock
Reading - NEXT STOP: EUROPA
Jaroslav Rudiš celebrates train travel as a decelerated way of life. At the Railway Museum, his literary declaration of love for the rail network meets the music of Hans Narva - a poetic-musical journey through Europe's railroad stations and stories.
Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
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26.06.25 18:00 - 20:00 clock
Park summer - reading afternoon for children
"Auf leisen Sohlen unter der Flügelnuss" invites children aged 4-10 to listen. City library staff and volunteers read exciting and funny stories, show picture books and awaken the joy of language and imagination.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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27.06.25 17:00 - 18:00 clock
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CLAXE: Reading time - the joy of reading funny stories aloud
On quiet soles - funny stories in the countryside: the city library's reading mentors will also be at the Park Summer Festival, reading to children and the young at heart from their favorite books. Listening, dreaming, laughing - for everyone.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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27.06.25 17:00 - 18:00 clock
Guidohof plant market and farm tour
Last opportunity to discover a wide variety of young plants from seed-resistant organic seeds from Guidohof. With a guided tour of the farm from 10-11 a.m., insight into cultivation, greenhouse and bakery. Followed by sale in the farm store.
Guidohof in Uhlsdorf09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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26.04.25 09:00 - 12:00 clock
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7th Nature Market in Augustusburg
A huge selection of regional traders and lovingly handmade products invite you to stroll, look, buy and join in. Between the market, Schloßstraße and the Kurfürstin-Anna-Garten, you will be tempted by tasty treats, pottery, plants and much more.
Altstadt Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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11.05.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Clothing exchange
At the clothes swap, you can bring up to five clean, well-preserved items of clothing and swap them for new favorites. Summer items for adults can be handed in at the museum in advance. Children's clothing is currently still excluded.
Marktplatz Oederan09569 Oederan
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13.06.25 13:00 - 17:00 clock
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makers united - The hands-on festival
makers united is a hands-on fair for technology, crafts, art and science, where young and old can discover their strengths, try out new things and simply enjoy themselves, from robot programming to 3D printing and sewing.
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Stadthalle Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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20.06.25 08:00 - 16:00 clock
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CD-Exchange
The Clara Schumann Players, the Düsseldorf Youth Orchestra and the Chemnitz Youth Symphony Orchestra are combining music and exchange in 2025. 100 young musicians rehearse a joint program and experience cultural encounters between East and West.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Heart Choir
Two choirs - HEART CHOR from Annaberg-Buchholz and Septem Cantet from Klášterec nad Ohří in the Czech Republic - unite songs of resistance. Together, the 28 singers reflect on historical connections and songs from European border regions.
Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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26.04.2519:00 clock
Erzgebirgische Philharmonie Aue: 8th Philharmonic Concert
The Erzgebirgische Philharmonie Aue presents a gala program of rare early and late works that pays tribute to Richard Strauss on the 75th anniversary of his death and 160th birthday - this season with star guest Michaela Kaune as soprano.
Streetband Sonnenberg
Rhythms, own outfits and songs from all over the world are created in a creative atmosphere. Without any previous musical knowledge, the variety of voices and instruments creates a unique sound experience - the first performance will be unforgettable.
Lokomov09126 Chemnitz
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29.04.25 19:00 - 20:30 clock
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Es spielen das Duo Karras (Dtl./Arg.)
Jürgen Karthe (Dresden) am Bandoneon
Leandro Raszkewicz (Buenos Aires) an der Konzertgitarre
Tango at the nature market in Klaffenbach moated castle
As an open-air concert and with dancing opportunities alternating with other musical offerings, the Klaffenbach moated castle invites you to the annual nature market on May 1st in the castle courtyard and on the adjacent meadows.
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Wasserschloss Klaffenbach09123 Chemnitz
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01.05.25 11:00 - 16:00 clock
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Milonga with live music: RANAS-Dúo - Porteno de Tango
In 2005, the paths of Pablo Schiaffino (piano) & Leandro Schnaider (bandoneon) crossed at the legendary Café Tortoni in Buenos Aires. In mythical nights surrounded by dancers & musicians, they spent three years developing their own style.
Carnival with the animals
Two of the most famous French composers, Camille Saint-Saëns and Francis Poulenc, lead us into the world of fantasy with music. Saint-Saëns introduces animals such as the lion, tortoise and donkey; Poulenc tells the story of Babar, the king of the elephants.
Mittelsächsisches Theater Freiberg09599 Freiberg
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06.05.25 10:00 - 10:50 clock
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Towers of Europe: Hymn concert
The Chemnitz Carillon welcomes guests from Europe in 2025. Carilloneers bring musical greetings to six concerts, including a hymn concert on Europe Day. With classical music, folk songs and catchy tunes, a tapestry of sound is created that makes Europe's diversity audible.
Neues Rathaus09111 Chemnitz
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09.05.2510:00 clock
European Cultural Awards Gala
On Europe Day, Chemnitz presents the European Cultural Awards in the Opera House. Commitment to exchange and young talent are honored. With a program ranging from pop to classical music, the gala strengthens Europe's friendship and shapes modern culture.
United by music: European Acoustic Festival
Europe's local cultural scene offers a diverse musical landscape to discover; applications to take part can be sent to the relevant email address to become part of this exciting experience.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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10.05.25 14:00 - 22:00 clock
AFTER-SHOW PARTY
After the applause is before the party! This event is part of the NONSTOP Europe festival.
Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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01.05.2522:30 clock
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DJ Vika goes #3000garages
Between garages: film, talk & beats with DJ Vika. The 85-year-old club icon will be spinning at the end of Europe Week. Beforehand: bike movie "Vika!" (2023), talk about getting older in the club scene. Electricity is cycled by yourself.
Chemnitz, Garagenhof Turnstraße09126 Chemnitz
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10.05.25 19:30 - 23:30 clock
Purple Disco Machine & Guests
Purple Disco Machine shines with its unique mix of house, funk and disco. The Grammy winner inspires worldwide and with his sound represents exactly the energy that Chemnitz 2025 radiates - modern, dynamic and full of passion.
CREATE.U - Discover RUNC - weekly sports group for young people
RUNC gets young people moving with running and cycling groups, accompanied by experienced coaches. Community, fun and exploring the city are what counts here - for everyone who likes to be active and get going together.
Schmidtbank Passage Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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01.05.25 17:00 - 19:30 clock
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Dancing neighbors
The weekly training of the "Dancing Neighbors" prepares people aged 60+ for performances in 2025. The project led by Yoko Ando promotes movement, community, health and artistic expression.
Soul Studios09112 Chemnitz
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06.05.25 10:00 - 12:00 clock
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Dancing neighbors
Under the direction of experienced dance teacher Terry Pedersen Pfeiffer, older people in particular are invited to dance. Dancing skills are not necessary; the focus is on moving together and networking in the neighborhood.
Begegnungsstätte der Volkssolidarität09126 Chemnitz
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10.05.25 09:30 - 11:30 clock
Dancing neighbors: movement workshop with older people (group 2)
The "Dancing Neighbors" train weekly with dance teacher Terry Pedersen Pfeiffer. People aged 60+ dance together, stay active and prepare for performances during the Capital of Culture year - with no previous experience and lots of joy in movement.
Begegnungsstätte der Volkssolidarität09126 Chemnitz
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10.05.25 09:30 - 11:30 clock
CLAXE: Reading time - hiking and reading around Rabenstein
The Chemnitzer Wandersportverein e.V. and the Förderer der Stadtbibliothek Chemnitz e.V. invite you to an easy, approx. 12 km long hiking tour through urban and natural landscapes - from the Botanical Garden to Rabenstein Castle.
Bushaltestelle Botanischer Garten09112 Chemnitz
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17.05.25 08:30 - 13:00 clock
Ob Viertel-, Halbmarathon, Marathon oder Staffel - hier gehts zur Ausschreibung
Meldeschluss: 04.05.2025
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09:00 Uhr – Marathon / Marathonstaffel
12:15 Uhr – Halbmarathon
12:45 Uhr – Viertelmarathon
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Capital of Culture Marathon
Past the Karl Marx Monument and Theaterplatz, around the castle pond and through green parks, sports enthusiasts can (re)discover Chemnitz as they go. Sparkasse Chemnitz will combine sport and culture in a unique event.
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Neumarkt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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18.05.25 09:00 - 13:45 clock
Writing (about) nature with Maja Mick
Literary hike with Maja Mick around Augustusburg. Writing in nature, inspired by stories, impressions and moss figures. For word explorers, mushroom fans and the curious with paper, pen and hiking boots.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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29.05.25 10:00 - 15:00 clock
Workshop 1 of 6 with Pepa Palazón - Special MUSICALITY WORKSHOPS for Tango Dancers
The workshop offers an in-depth exploration of tango, covering rhythm, melody and various musical lines. Participation as a dance couple is recommended, but not mandatory.
Tanzschule Köhler-Schimmel09111 Chemnitz
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30.05.25 11:00 - 12:15 clock
Workshop 2 of 6 with Pepa Palazón - Special MUSICALITY WORKSHOPS for Tango Dancers
The workshop on Arrastre and SINCOPAS teaches the use of 4 and 1 in time as well as syncopation in dance, including an introduction to Osvaldo Pugliese, and offers various price packages for participation in the classes.
Tanzschule Köhler-Schimmel09111 Chemnitz
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30.05.25 12:45 - 14:00 clock
Workshop 3 of 6 with Pepa Palazón - Special MUSICALITY WORKSHOPS for Tango Dancers
The workshop deals with the countermelody and the weak beats (2nd and 4th beats) in tango music in order to expand the expression in the dance; participation as a dance couple is recommended but not compulsory.
Tanzschule Köhler-Schimmel09111 Chemnitz
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30.05.25 14:30 - 15:45 clock
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Fichtelberg Cycling Marathon
This cycling marathon is an established mass sports event, in which around 1,000 cycling enthusiasts cycle from Chemnitz through the picturesque Erzgebirge mountains to the Fichtelberg. That's 90 km and 1900 meters in altitude - with enough training, you'll get there!
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Garage course
The garage trail leads through Chemnitz with ten stations - from the elevated garage from 1928 to the Villa Esche coach house. Analog and digitally designed, panels, QR codes and objects tell the story(s) of the garages and their users.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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City tour: From overalls to New Work
Karin Meisel takes you along Kappelbach and Zwickauer Straße to places of industrial history. The focus: Hans Poelzig, the Goeritz AG textile factory and the transformation from a factory site to a modern workplace. Start: Industrial Museum.
Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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18.05.25 14:00 - 16:00 clock
From the Stone Forest to Theaterplatz - a danced tour of the city
The Tango Argentino Chemnitz 2025 festival invites you on a dance tour of the city. Guided by Edeltraud Höfer, you will follow in the footsteps of the concertina with music and dance, past Chemnitz highlights and ending at the opera house.
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TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ - In the footsteps of C THE UNSEEN
This year's bike tour takes you to new and forgotten places that the Chemnitz Ballet brings to life through dance. One of the stops is Schillerplatz, which has been restored to its original form since January 2025.
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Opernhaus Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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21.06.25 15:00 - 16:00 clock 15:30 - 16:30 clock 16:00 - 17:00 clock
City tour: In the footsteps of the great Chemnitzers
With tour guide Karin Meisel, the tour follows in the footsteps of Chemnitz entrepreneurs Johann Zimmermann and Richard Hartmann. The tour is complemented by exciting insights into Chemnitz's textile history. The starting point is the Stadtbad Chemnitz.
Stadtbad Chemnitz 09111 Chemnitz
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21.09.25 14:00 - 16:00 clock
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Action: DemokratieStützPunkt
In the Capital of Culture year Chemnitz 2025, stickers such as "You'll find allies here" promote a fear-free coexistence. They mark places that offer help and embrace diversity. Solidarity becomes visible with "I'm looking for allies" stickers.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Milonga in the Villa Esche
In the context of the Capital of Culture 2025 project "Moving Sounds - Concertina & Bandoneon", tangueras and tangueros as well as interested parties are invited to an extraordinary evening with guests from Poland and the Czech Republic.
Café-Milonga with Ariel Ramirez
Tango DJ Ariel Ramirez (ARG) is an experienced artist and organizer who performs internationally at milongas and events. With a passion for Argentine tango, he ensures excellent sound quality and unforgettable dance experiences.
Community Choir Chemnitz
Singing together in different languages, without sheet music and without previous musical knowledge, promotes the joy of making music, encounters at eye level and getting to know each other.
Stadtteilpiloten / Neue Arbeit Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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28.04.25 18:00 - 19:30 clock
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POV - regular collective meeting
POV is a young collective from Chemnitz that organizes creative formats such as exhibitions, workshops and photo events. New ideas about photography, art and culture are developed at open meetings - for everyone aged 14 to 27.
Open Space Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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29.04.25 17:30 - 18:30 clock
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Community evening and network meeting: BIG TABLE
The diversity programme of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 invites you to a BIG TABLE discussion: Together with actors from the arts, culture and migrant organizations, ideas for the OPEN COMMUNITY KITCHENS and living diversity will be developed.
Schmidtbank Passage Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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30.04.25 17:00 - 19:00 clock
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KOSMOS X CREATE.U - Planning session for young perspectives
At the KOSMOS meeting, young people can contribute their perspectives and help shape what moves them. Together, topics are collected, discussed and ideas developed that will flow into the 2025 festival program - open to all interested parties.
Open Space Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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30.04.25 17:00 - 20:00 clock
Colorful stones for accessibility
On 5 May, Inclusion Day, Chemnitz residents will build colorful wheelchair ramps together from donated building blocks on the Schlossteichinsel. Guided by experts, a symbol of cooperation and accessibility is created.
Schlossteichinsel Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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05.05.2514:00 clock
Dancing neighbors: movement workshop with older people (Group 1)
The weekly Dancing Neighbors training with Terry Pedersen Pfeiffer offers people over 60 the opportunity to prepare for performances in 2025, move and make new contacts - without any previous dance experience.
Soul Studios09112 Chemnitz
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06.05.25 10:00 - 12:00 clock
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Europe Week
The Europe Weeks in Chemnitz celebrate diversity and peace. With speakers, artists, events and a town twinning conference, the city invites people to exchange ideas. On 8 May, 80 years after the end of the war, Europe is honored as a peace project.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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07.05.25 09:00 - 21:00 clock
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Creative start-ups, sustainable impact: (start-up) ideas from Chemnitz and East Germany for Europe and the world
Under the motto "Start creatively, have a sustainable impact", a social hackathon is developing solutions for prospects of staying and equal opportunities. Participants can expect teamwork, pitches, networking, children's activities and a scholarship for the best idea.
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Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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16.05.2512:00 clock
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THE ART OF REMAINING MANY. Forum for Art, Freedom and Democracy: Germany & Europe
"The Art of Remaining Many" explores the role of art in times of democratic threat. Lectures and a panel discussion with Philipp Ruch, Sasha Marianna Salzmann and Simon Strauß show how art can strengthen a sense of community and participation.
Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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21.05.25 19:30 - 21:30 clock
Silberglanz & Kumpeltod: Good luck, the Steiger is coming back?
New mining in the Ore Mountains brings opportunities and challenges. Rising demand for raw materials is reviving old mines, but the environmental and social consequences are controversial. Experts discuss this at Silberglanz & Kumpeltod.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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22.05.2518:00 clock
Manchester as Coketown and Milton: irony and reality in the English industrial novel
The lecture is dedicated to the literary representation of Manchester in the 19th century by Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell. Based on the novels "Hard Times" and "North and South", social grievances, class conflicts and their real consequences will be examined.
Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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10.06.25 19:00 - 20:00 clock
Europe in transition: democratic crisis and right-wing populism
As part of the "Europe needs dialog!" series, Thy Nguyen (Jacques Delors Centre) and Thomas Laux (TU Chemnitz) will discuss the challenges facing the EU in the face of external threats and internal tensions. Moderation: Gemma Pörzgen.
Sächsische Landeszentrale für politische Bildung09111 Chemnitz
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24.06.2519:00 clock
Tobias Krell (Checker Tobi) live
Checker Tobi takes children up to the age of 14 on an exciting hands-on journey about the environment, mobility and the future. With videos, stories and live experiments, he brings knowledge to the stage - entertaining, interactive and amazing.
die fabrik chemnitz09116 Chemnitz
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09.08.25 15:00 - 17:00 clock
Prof. Dr. Heinz Bude (Kassel) spricht zum Thema: Die deutsche Gesellschaft vor ihrer Zukunft
C THE UNSEEN. CHRISTIAN FAITH AND POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Burgstadt lecture series for the Capital of Culture Year 2025 follows the motto "C the unseen". With expert input, it sheds light on the hidden potential of the Christian faith and its contribution to future issues and relevant social topics.
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Rathaus Burgstädt09217 Burgstädt
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28.08.2519:30 clock
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Opening: Podium at the opening of the Federal Congress of Free Radios in Germany
The panel discussion will shed light on how local and European journalism interact and what role free radios play for diversity of opinion, democratic participation and European perspectives - often on a voluntary basis and with great impact.
Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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30.10.25 19:00 - 21:30 clock