Viewfinders
"viewfinders" is a photo project by Béla Bender in which children from a 3rd grade class captured their own view of the world. The exhibition shows their creative perspectives - honest, surprising and full of childlike curiosity.
Momentum09111 Chemnitz
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Johann Belz: Rattling fountain
The rattling fountain by Johann Belz in Chemnitz features abstract bronze flower and leaf shapes that direct the flow of water. Tilting bowls produce the characteristic rattling sound that gives the impressive fountain its name.
Klapperbrunnen nähe Busbahnhof09111 Chemnitz
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Purple Path: Inauguration of the "Seeds & Seats" sculpture
A new meeting place is being created in the Lobgedichte area with "Seeds & Seats": plants, GDR design chairs and Brecht quotes invite you to linger. The "Lobgedichte" sculptures have also been cleaned.
Lobgedichte-Areal Brückenstraße09111 Chemnitz
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Open process
The exhibition tells stories of migration since the Second World War, addresses everyday racism, right-wing violence since the baseball bat years and shows how those affected fought back - loudly, visibly and in solidarity.
OFFENER PROZESS - Dokumentationszentrum09112 Chemnitz
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Hans Peter Kuhn: Lights light
The work "Lights light" by Hans Peter Kuhn on the eins energie administration building in Chemnitz shows randomly illuminated LED rods that create a constantly changing "concrete poetry" as a minimalist, architecture-related light drawing.
Verwaltungsgebäude von eins energie in sachsen in Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Changer
Two former outdoor pool changing rooms invite you to swap art. Anyone who brings along a work of art can swap it for one on display and thus become part of a constant exchange - open to everyone, from hobbyists to professionals.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Youth Art Bridge of Europe Chemnitz 2025
Young people from the region design the final banners for a world record in public workshops. Over 300 seven-meter-long banners are exhibited and displayed in the city. The young people also perform with their choir in St. Jacob's Church.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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today 11:00 - 17:00 clock
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Andreas Schmid: Colorfield Chemnitz
The light installation Colourfield Chemnitz by Andreas Schmid transforms the main portal of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz into a colorful interplay of 38 LED bundles. Inspired by expressionism and music, it combines architecture, perception and movement.
Theaterplatz Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Pavilion of Fear | Theaterplatz
The Pavilion of Fear travels through Chemnitz and invites you to take a fresh look at the feeling of fear. With readings, music, creative activities and discussions, a space is created in which fear can be experienced as part of change, growth and community.
Theaterplatz Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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today 15:00 - 19:00 clock
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Exhibition: Edith Stein
The exhibition in the St. Johannis Youth Church in Chemnitz sheds light on Edith Stein's eventful life: Philosopher, women's rights activist, Christian, martyr and saint - a testimony to humanity, courage and spiritual depth across all borders.
Jugendkirche St. Johannis09111 Chemnitz
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Johann Belz: Rattling fountain
The rattling fountain by Johann Belz in Chemnitz features abstract bronze flower and leaf shapes that direct the flow of water. Tilting bowls produce the characteristic rattling sound that gives the impressive fountain its name.
Klapperbrunnen nähe Busbahnhof09111 Chemnitz
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Purple Path: Inauguration of the "Seeds & Seats" sculpture
A new meeting place is being created in the Lobgedichte area with "Seeds & Seats": plants, GDR design chairs and Brecht quotes invite you to linger. The "Lobgedichte" sculptures have also been cleaned.
Lobgedichte-Areal Brückenstraße09111 Chemnitz
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Hans Peter Kuhn: Lights light
The work "Lights light" by Hans Peter Kuhn on the eins energie administration building in Chemnitz shows randomly illuminated LED rods that create a constantly changing "concrete poetry" as a minimalist, architecture-related light drawing.
Verwaltungsgebäude von eins energie in sachsen in Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Andreas Schmid: Colorfield Chemnitz
The light installation Colourfield Chemnitz by Andreas Schmid transforms the main portal of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz into a colorful interplay of 38 LED bundles. Inspired by expressionism and music, it combines architecture, perception and movement.
Theaterplatz Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Young-Jae Lee: Vases
Young-Jae Lee, pioneering ceramic artist, presents 49 colorful glazed vessels and bowls at the Stadtkirche St. Jakobi in Chemnitz. Her works create installations that redefine spaces and bring secular art into churches.
Stadtkirche St. Jakobi Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Osmar Osten: Top With
Softly colored columns made of natural Saxon stone nestle together and form the support for a whole bundle of figures cast from silver-colored aluminum. A clash of contradictions that invites speculation.
Schillerpark/Schillerplatz09111 Chemnitz
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Daniel Buren: 7 colors for a chimney
In 2013, Daniel Buren transformed the 302-metre-high furnace of the northern CHP plant in Chemnitz with colored rings and his iconic 8.7 cm wide stripes into a widely visible work of art that marks Chemnitz as a city of art.
Gelände des ehemaligen Heizkraftwerk Nord Chemnitz, eins energie in sachsen09114 Chemnitz
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Leiko Ikemura: Usagi Greeting (180)
The pictorial-poetic encounter of the figure of the hare with representations of Buddhist bodhisattva beings and Christian iconography of mercy refers to the collection in the adjacent Schatzkammer Museum and opens the view to East Asia.
Schloss und Park Lichtenwalde09577 Niederwiesa
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Karolin Schwab: My Floating Home
The sculpture stands between the banks of the Mühlgraben like a fleeting three-dimensional sketch of a house. There, as the seasons change, constantly changing images are created in the water, posing the question of what it means to be at home, to be anchored.
Mühlgraben Niederwiesa09577 Niederwiesa
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Anja Schwörer: Mapping Patterns - Industrial Flora
Anja Schwörer's mural Mapping Patterns: Industrial Flora at the Braunsdorf show weaving mill combines historical cartridge drawings with modern pixel aesthetics. It poetically references textile structures, weaving techniques and early forms of programming languages.
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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Park Summer - Poetry Slam
Every week, poets compete against each other at the poetry slam with their own texts - six minutes, pure expression, no props. The focus is on humor, emotion and wordplay. The audience decides who wins at the end of the evening.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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Theater workshop with the Lunatiks
Christine Rollar and Janette Mickan invite you to a creative evening full of music and stories. Together they practice voice, body and stage presence, improvise and share favorite songs. A fun experience and new ideas for the stage.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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20.07.25 11:00 - 13:00 clock
Tobias Krell (Checker Tobi) live (additional show)
Checker Tobi live! In his interactive show, he answers exciting questions about the environment, mobility and the future - with stories, experiments and videos. Recommended for children up to the age of 14.
die fabrik chemnitz09116 Chemnitz
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09.08.25 11:00 - 13:00 clock
And above us the great chariot (UA)
Chemnitz garages and their stories are told anew in the open-air puppet theater production "Garage Summer Night": Old memories meet visions of the future, accompanied by live music, fairy lights and the big wagon over Chemnitz.
Arthur e.V.09112 Chemnitz
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23.08.2519:00 clock
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WILLKOMMEN, BIENVENUE, WELCOME, VÍTÁME VÁS
Under the motto "Maps of the Invisible", Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig invite you on a joint journey: Fairy tales, stories and hidden memories become audible - told by the voices of ERZÄHLRAUM e.V. for guests from near and far.
Off-Bühne Komplex09130 Chemnitz
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23.08.25 16:00 - 18:00 clock
Theater performance Findejahre
A personal excursion into art history - and a play about longings, political realities and the repeated searching and finding in a long-term relationship. A poetic look at closeness, change and moving on together.
Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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24.08.25 18:00 - 20:00 clock
A kingdom for a marine engine
A parable-like voyage by ship: After a coup, an act of state becomes a demonstration of power, but resistance stirs at sea. Inspired by Brecht and Shakespeare, this play by the TheaterJugendClub sheds light on questions of freedom, power and responsibility.
Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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25.08.2520:00 clock
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EINS PLUS EINS = STARK | Storytelling event for children
One, two, three and go! - It's better together: In this storytelling event for KITA groups and primary school classes (1-3), children experience how courage, friendship and team spirit make fairytale heroes strong. Narrated by Nazlı Çevic Azazi (TUR).
Off-Bühne Komplex09130 Chemnitz
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26.08.25 10:00 - 11:00 clock
Fairy tale TAM AND CAM
Tam and Cam - the Vietnamese Cinderella - is told in two languages: Vietnamese and German, with hands and feet. An affectionate fairy tale about differences, similarities and the merging of two cultures.
Off-Bühne Komplex09130 Chemnitz
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26.08.25 10:00 - 11:00 clock
The other side of the story
What is foreign - and what connects us? Nazlı Çevic Azazi tells traditional stories with a contemporary twist for adults. A storytelling evening about perspectives, belonging and the human in the seemingly foreign - touching and poetic.
Off-Bühne Komplex09130 Chemnitz
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26.08.25 19:30 - 21:00 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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15.07.25 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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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.
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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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27.09.2514:30 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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Park summer - family afternoon
The dm family festival offers a variety of hands-on stations for young and old: water wonderworks, dmBio cooking, a painting and craft area and much more. A day full of surprises, creativity and good humor for the whole family.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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26.07.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
CSD Chemnitz 2025
The Capital of Culture 2025 is taking part in Christopher Street Day with two demo trucks. Chemnitz is thus sending out a strong signal for diversity, equality and the visibility of the queer community.
Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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26.07.2510:00 clock
From teeming and scurrying
Over 100 years after its construction, new ideas are emerging on the site of the former Chemnitz public utility company. Associations, initiatives and makers design a creative program from the growing courtyard community and invite you to discover the Sonnenberg district.
Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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09.08.25 18:00 - 21:30 clock
The teeming and bustling - the Stadtwirtschaft courtyard festival
The Stadtwirtschaft opens its doors and invites neighbors from the Luther Quarter, Sonnenberg and guests of the Capital of Culture to discover the spaces and players of the Maker Hub and the intervention area for Chemnitz 2025 - with concerts, readings and talks.
Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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10.08.25 12:00 - 20:00 clock
Hohndorf village festival
The 33rd Hohndorf village festival on the Lamm Terraces offers a varied program: music, dancing, books, crossbow shooting, vintage cars, church service, children's activities, show pools, creative activities and more. A weekend full of culture, encounters and fun.
Lammterassen Hohndorf09394 Hohndorf
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15.08.25 15:30 - 22:00 clock
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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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District festival on the railroad
The districts of Hilbersdorf and Ebersdorf celebrate a large family festival at the railroad venue, where local clubs, museums, kindergartens and stores invite you to linger, do handicrafts and be inspired by performances on stage.
Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
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06.09.25 14:00 - 19:00 clock
Kick-off event: HEIMAT IM HERZEN - VIELFALT IN CHEMNITZ - FESTION DER KULTUREN
Under the motto "Home in the heart - diversity in Chemnitz", the Intercultural Weeks celebrate togetherness in a city with people from over 140 nations. A colorful program with culture, sports, music and exchange invites you to join in.
Markt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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20.09.25 12:00 - 20:00 clock
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200 years of railroads in Europe
The 200th anniversary of this important milestone in the history of transportation is being celebrated. Guests can embark on a special journey to the beginnings of rail transport and at the same time experience the modern railroad in a unique way.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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20.09.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
NSU Documentation Center X Kantine Festival 2025
The "Arditi" theory festival, together with the Kantine, is dedicated to fascism in the past and present. The focus is on the causes, manifestations and perspectives of anti-fascism for today and tomorrow - critical, historical and future-oriented
Subbotnik Chemnitz09126 Chemnitz
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21.07.25 13:00 - 20:45 clock
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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.
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 22.8.2025, 18-22 Uhr
18 Uhr: Große Tanz-Eröffnungs-Performance mit Wiete Sommer im Esche-Saal
Ab 19 Uhr: Light & Sound: Esche-Museum in neuem Licht
Samstag 23.8.2025, 10-22 Uhr
Lasst Euch treiben und anregen, probiert aus, kommt ins Gespräch: Wir feiern ein offenes Haus rund um die Masche in entspannter und belebender Atmosphäre.
10-18 Uhr: Miniworkshops, Pop-Up-Shop, Vorführungen, Mitmachangebote, Lesungen, „Die Sockendebatte“ mit Aicha Abbadi, Strick-Kleidertausch, Treffpunkt-Zone
Ab 19 Uhr: Light & Sound & Strick-Get-Together
Sonntag 24.8.2025, 10-18 Uhr
Der Sonntag wird etwas fachlicher, aber alle, die sich für textiles Handwerk, Nachhaltigkeit und weitere textile Themen interessieren, sind herzlich eingeladen!
Expertenworkshops (nur mit Anmeldung), Vorführungen, Pop up Shop, Vorträge zum Thema Textilproduktion & Nachhaltigkeit, Mitmach-Angebote, Führungen
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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22.08.2510:00 clock
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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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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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Light Art Festival Light Our Vision
At the Chemnitz Light Art Festival, international artists transform buildings into luminous visions. In the spirit of "C the Unseen", hidden potential becomes visible and the city center shines with tens of thousands of visitors.
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Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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24.09.25 19:30 - 23:00 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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MAN | GA | RAGE
Tradition meets modernity: this festival highlights Japan from anime to tea ceremonies. Workshops promote cosplay creations, while the Kraftwerk, a meeting place for young and old, offers a program full of exchange - also with partners from Nova Gorica.
Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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17.10.25all day
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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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Huge LEGO® mosaic for the Capital of Culture
Together, visitors create a giant LEGO® mosaic - a hands-on experience for young and old, where thousands of colorful bricks are turned into a cultural work of art. Whether watching or participating - this construction project is another Capital of Culture highlight!
Sachsen-Allee Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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Craft station vacation offer
At the craft station, creative craft enthusiasts can design sustainable works of art on the theme of railroads using leftover wood and old materials such as flower pots or preserving jars.
Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
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Park summer - children's yoga
Children's yoga invites children from the age of 5 to feel themselves, calm down and strengthen concentration and balance in a playful way. Breathing exercises, asanas and accessories such as a scarf or ball create a colorful mix of movement, stillness and fun.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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14.07.2517:00 clock
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Park summer - sport & play
The Decathlon team invites you to try out various sports and play equipment on the park meadow. Open to everyone who wants to get moving, try out new things and have fun together - without any complications or registration.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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15.07.2517:00 clock
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Park summer - arts and crafts around the garden
Creative fun in and around the garden: together we craft, fold, paint and design - from butterflies and hedgehogs made of paper to wind chimes made of various materials. The garden comes alive with colorful ideas!
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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17.07.2517:00 clock
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Park summer - family afternoon
The dm family festival offers a variety of hands-on stations for young and old: water wonderworks, dmBio cooking, a painting and craft area and much more. A day full of surprises, creativity and good humor for the whole family.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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26.07.25 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Children's cinema
Children between the ages of 6 and 12 have chosen the movie that will now be shown in the Lehngericht auditorium. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free movie experience with popcorn, candy floss and lemonade. The movie is not age-restricted.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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07.08.2516:00 clock
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From teeming and scurrying
Over 100 years after its construction, new ideas are emerging on the site of the former Chemnitz public utility company. Associations, initiatives and makers design a creative program from the growing courtyard community and invite you to discover the Sonnenberg district.
Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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09.08.25 18:00 - 21:30 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
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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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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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Haltestelle Kultur - A streetcar full of visions for the future
In summer 2025, the streetcar at the Kultur stop will become a workshop: A lively meeting place for creativity, exchange and collaborative work. Citizens design workshops, podcasts and concerts and share their ideas and skills.
Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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Craft station vacation offer
At the craft station, creative craft enthusiasts can design sustainable works of art on the theme of railroads using leftover wood and old materials such as flower pots or preserving jars.
Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
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today 10:00 - 13:00 clock
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Courage to fill the gap - mapping workshop
Chemnitz? ChemNetz! The new city map shows places of self-made urban culture in all 39 districts. The Club für Lückenangelegenheiten Chemnitz makes invisible spaces visible and shows that the city can be more than just a return on investment - it is a common good.
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Zietenpark09130 Chemnitz
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13.07.25 13:30 - 16:30 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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14.07.25 17:00 - 20:00 clock
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Open lino printing workshop
The "Ladenexperiment" in Augustusburg invites you to take part in creative lino printing in summer 2025. Under the motto "Stadt.Druck.Karte", individual postcards with your own motifs will be created. The prints will later be exhibited and show the city from a new perspective.
Ladenexperiment09573 Augustusburg
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14.07.25 16:00 - 19:00 clock
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Anmeldung bis 3 Tage vorher bei Elisabeth Püschmann: +49162.4949195 oder info@kräuter-chemnitz.de.
Anna's herb table
Discover wild herbs and medicinal plants in the Kurfürstin-Anna-Garten, Augustusburg! Experience monthly themes such as "NineHerbsSoup" or "Smoking".
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16.07.2517:00 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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17.07.25 17:00 - 19:00 clock
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Children's workshop lino printing & postcard design
In the Stadt.Druck.Karte workshop, young creatives design individual postcards with lino printing, city motifs and their own ideas. The works are exhibited in the Ladenexperiment - an artistic homage to Augustusburg and its urban society.
Ladenexperiment09573 Augustusburg
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25.07.25 11:00 - 15:00 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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Book launch for Haus aus Wind with author Laura Naumann
"Haus aus Wind" tells the story of a queer East German woman who seeks her own path between summer and storm - poetic, raw and honest. Author Laura Naumann presents her novel in person and provides insights into its creation.
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Buchhandlung am Brühl09111 Chemnitz
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25.07.25 18:00 - 19:30 clock
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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!
CLAXE: Reading time - Growing up and living in Heckert
In the spherical ensemble designed by Prof. Karl Claus Dietel, which has been back in Chemnitz since its restoration in 2024, members of the Chemnitz-Helbersdorf Citizens' Association read stories about growing up and living in Heckert.
Wenzel-Verner-Platz / Kugelensemble09120 Chemnitz
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21.08.25 15:30 - 17:00 clock
CLAXE: Reading time - Growing up and living in Heckert
Members of the citizens' association read district stories at Karl Claus Dietel's restored spherical ensemble. The park in Helbersdorf invites you to linger - with memories of growing up and living in the Heckert area.
Chemnitz, Wenzel-Verner-Platz / Kugelensemble09120 Chemnitz
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21.08.25 15:30 - 17:00 clock
CLAXE: Reading time - reading pleasure by Stephan Schwarz
In the BeetKultur meeting garden of the St. Nikolai-Thomas parish, reading mentor Grit Linke reads from Stefan Schwarz's book "Der kleine Gartenversager" and humorously introduces listeners to the challenges of gardening.
Begenungsgarten BeetKultur, Kirchgemeinde St. Nikolai-Thomas09116 Chemnitz
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22.08.25 17:00 - 18:00 clock
CLAXE: Reading time - reading pleasure and apples
In Chemnitz City Park, the orchard invites you to linger while Grit Linke reads exciting apple stories and takes visitors into the fascinating world of orchard trees and their fruit.
Stadtpark Chemnitz, Streuobstwiese09120 Chemnitz
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05.09.25 16:00 - 17:00 clock
CLAXE: Reading time - The tuba and green gemstones
In Bernhardt Kroning's tuba workshop, Frieder Böhme reads fantastic stories from "Zauberer der Smaragdenstadt". Where usually sounds are made of brass, this time letters form stories - accompanied by the magic of an instrument.
Meisterinstrumente Kroning09120 Chemnitz
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24.09.25 14:00 - 16:00 clock
CLAXE: Reading time - reading pleasure in the Chemnitz main fire station
Children are enthusiastic about the fire department, and so the classic children's book "Bei der Feuerwehr wird der Kaffee kalt" by Hannes Hüttner is brought to life by reading mentor Grit Linke at the Chemnitz main fire station on nationwide reading day.
Hauptfeuerwache 1 Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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14.11.25 16:00 - 17:00 clock
Park Summer - Singer & Songwriter: Lina Bó
Lina Bó combine Latin American flair with German folk-pop and create space for encounters, reflection and community with their music. Characterized by Celina's touching voice, they invite you to discover common ground - open, curious and authentic.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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12.07.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
live: Bertolt Meyer
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Subbotnik, Vettersstraße 34a, D-09126 Chemnitz
Außenraum der Interventionsfläche Vettersstraße
(bei Regen im Saal)
Videocity x Chemnitz - Bright futures
Video art meets club culture: at the open-air evening at Subbotnik Chemnitz, "Videocity x Chemnitz - Radiant Futures" presents speculative works about people, nature and technology. With a live set by Bertolt Meyer and works by international artists.
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Subbotnik Chemnitz09126 Chemnitz
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12.07.2520:00 clock
Augustusburg summer of music: Powerful
Four young musicians from eastern Saxony founded a low brass ensemble with three trombones and a tuba in 2021. Inspired by their studies in Basel, Stockholm, Berlin and Dresden, they will present a deep sound in the Schlosskirche on July 12.
Schloss Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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12.07.25 15:00 - 15:35 clock 17:00 - 17:35 clock
Park summer - Wish concert: Mavero
Mavero is one of the audience's favorites: personal, tangible lyrics, honest sound with real instruments and modern production. The five-piece German pop band stands for an attitude to life full of freedom - between power and ballad.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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13.07.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
Moving sounds - tango - passion - conclusion of the Mozart Musicians' Week 2025
For the Capital of Culture Year Chemnitz 2025, the Mozart Musicians' Week is dedicated to the interplay of sound and movement: with Argentine tango, bandoneon, dance, interpretation and design - led by international specialists.
Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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13.07.2514:00 clock
Park Summer - Indie concert with Reaven
Reaven take you into their pop universe: four musicians from France combine indie pop with rock and acoustic elements, strong melodies and powerful vocal harmonies. Their sound is characterized by energetic shows and the singer's distinctive voice.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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14.07.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
Park Summer - Jazz & Swing: Björn Bergmann Trio
Björn Bergmann combines ballroom, Charleston and Babylon Berlin with stories from today's Berlin. With his band, the jazz singer celebrates the New Roaring Twenties, exudes nostalgia and joie de vivre and gets the audience dancing with humor and swing.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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15.07.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
Park Summer - Folk: Alina Sebastian
Alina Sebastian combines traditional country with modern pop in her music and creates an authentic, international sound. Powerful productions, honest vocals and themes such as wanderlust, heartache and joie de vivre characterize her songs.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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16.07.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
Park summer - classical music concert by Florian Christl
The composer and pianist reached international classical top lists and the top 20 of the German classical charts with his debut album. His new album "Donau" takes you on a musical journey along the river and presents twelve new compositions.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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17.07.25 22:00 - 22:00 clock
Augustusburg Music Summer: With Mozart into the night
The brothers Markus and Pascal Kaufmann interpret works by Mozart in special arrangements for two pianos - including Grieg's version of the C major Sonata with delicate additions. A rare listening experience between original, fantasy and sound discovery.
Stadtkirche St. Petri09573 Augustusburg
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18.07.25 21:30 - 22:20 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.
Park Summer - Anusara Yoga
Anusara yoga combines heart themes with precisely structured asanas - energetically and therapeutically effective, yet flowing and lively. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners, led by Tina Dathe in a life-affirming practice full of mindfulness.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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Park Summer - Fundamental Yoga
A yoga style with a focus on precise, safe execution: guided step by step, the practice promotes body awareness and mindfulness - ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners who want to consciously immerse themselves in asana work.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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12.07.2518:00 clock
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Park Summer - Yoga: Happy Soul Flow
Every Sunday evening, the Happy Soul Flow invites you to a flowing, invigorating and fulfilling yoga experience. The practice gives you new energy, promotes well-being and gives you a powerful start to the new week.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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13.07.2518:00 clock
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Park summer - children's yoga
Children's yoga invites children from the age of 5 to feel themselves, calm down and strengthen concentration and balance in a playful way. Breathing exercises, asanas and accessories such as a scarf or ball create a colorful mix of movement, stillness and fun.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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14.07.2517:00 clock
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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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14.07.2518:00 clock
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Park summer - Vini-Yoga
Vini-Yoga is a gentle and adaptable form of yoga, ideal for people with special needs. Mindful movements promote the harmony of body, breath and mind - for more balance, well-being and a conscious attitude to life.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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15.07.2518:00 clock
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Park summer - Hula dance
A journey to Hawaii with heart and movement - in hula dancing, flowing movements meet narrative gestures and music. The workshop led by Nancy Tschirch teaches basic steps, expression and a short choreography.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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16.07.2517:00 clock
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Park summer - Bodybalance
Bodybalance is a holistic workout that combines yoga, tai chi and Pilates. Flexibility, strength and posture are improved through mobilization, stretching and strengthening. The workout is professionally led by Limitless.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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16.07.2518:00 clock
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Park summer - Qi Gong
Say goodbye to everyday stress with Qi Gong - meditation in motion. The gentle exercises promote relaxation, strengthen the body and mind and activate the immune system. The session is led by Heike Gliesche.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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17.07.2518:00 clock
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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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17.07.25 17:00 - 19:30 clock
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Alle Orte auf einem Blick:
Garagenhof Theaterstraße, Theaterstraße 70
Hochgarage und Museum für sächsische Fahrzeuge, Zwickauer Str. 77
Garagenhof Ahornstraße, Ahornstraße (vor Nr. 29)
Garagenhof Harthweg, Harthweg 7-9
Garagen am Kulturhaus Arthur, Hohe Straße 33
Garagenhof Am Schützenplatz, Altendorfer Str. 98 (vorbei an Nr. 98, den Hügel ganz hinauf bis zur Schranke vor dem großen Garagenhof)
Garagen-Campus, Zwickauer Str. 164
Wollgarage, Bornaer Str. 91
Remise der Villa Esche, Richard-Wagner-Str. 55 (außer Mo und Di)
Garagenhof Hainstraße, Hainstraße 131-133
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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The bus has left
An Ikarus bus travels through Chemnitz and various plays are shown at stops - sometimes classical, sometimes dance, sometimes with figures. They thematize: What does work mean and what price does it have?
Busbahnhof Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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03.09.25 16:00 - 22:00 clock
The bus has left - with sign language interpretation
In an old Ikarus bus, the audience explores Chemnitz from a female perspective: stories about work, everyday life and feelings. Music, dance and theater turn the journey into a polyphonic, moving portrait of the "working-class city" reimagined.
Busbahnhof Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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05.09.2518:00 clock
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The bus has left - with English translation
In an old Ikarus bus, the audience explores Chemnitz from a FLINTA* perspective. Music, dance and theater combine personal stories to create a moving journey through the working-class city - with questions about work, everyday life and emotions.
Busbahnhof Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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05.09.2519:00 clock
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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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Huge LEGO® mosaic for the Capital of Culture
Together, visitors create a giant LEGO® mosaic - a hands-on experience for young and old, where thousands of colorful bricks are turned into a cultural work of art. Whether watching or participating - this construction project is another Capital of Culture highlight!
Sachsen-Allee Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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The night of dresses - an evening full of elegance and memories
In the historic Lehngericht Augustusburg, a special evening invites you to make bridal and festive dresses shine once again. Elegant music, a festive atmosphere, emotional highlights and a touch of magic make the night unforgettable.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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12.07.25 18:00 - 23:00 clock
CREATE.U - Discover RUNC - weekly running group for young people
RUNC gets young people aged 14 and over moving - with running and biking groups, accompanied by Athletic Sonnenberg. Every Monday from 5 to 7:30 pm, the focus is on joint training, exciting routes and a motivating community.
U Brambory: Czech Craft Beer Bar & Creative Space09111 Chemnitz
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14.07.25 17:00 - 19:30 clock
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Park summer - sport & play
The Decathlon team invites you to try out various sports and play equipment on the park meadow. Open to everyone who wants to get moving, try out new things and have fun together - without any complications or registration.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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15.07.2517:00 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.
Schmidtbank Passage Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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15.07.25 17:30 - 18:30 clock
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POV - regular collective meeting
At the regular meetings, exhibition concepts are created, activities are planned and organizational ideas are developed. Everyone between the ages of 14 and 27 who is enthusiastic about art, culture and photography and would like to get actively involved is invited.
Schmidtbank Passage Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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15.07.25 17:30 - 18:30 clock
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Dancing neighbors: movement workshop with older people (Group 1)
The weekly "Dancing Neighbors" training with Terry Pedersen Pfeiffer is aimed at people aged 60+ who are preparing together for performances in the Capital of Culture year. The focus is on movement, community and the joy of dancing.
Soul Studios09112 Chemnitz
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15.07.25 10:00 - 12:00 clock
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Apple kitchen culture - living neighborhood
In the green outdoor kitchen, regional apple specialties from Chemnitz and the Capital of Culture region are created together with the Chemnitz adult education centre and Dr. Ina Hoyer. The trademark dish of the Living Neighborhood project is also created.
Hof zur bunten Kuh09669 Frankenberg/Sa.
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15.07.25 17:00 - 19:00 clock
Maker Tuesday: Open digital workshop
At "Maker Tuesday", curious, creative and inventive people meet to realize projects together. Machines such as 3D printers and laser cutters are used to create a space for exchange, digital manufacturing and creative ideas.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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15.07.25 18:00 - 21:00 clock
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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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Between demolition and bargain hunting. The early 1990s in Chemnitz
In his lecture, Thomas Morgenstern reports on how East German industrial architecture was saved from demolition after reunification thanks to swift action by the monument protection authorities.
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Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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16.09.2519:00 clock
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Urban Redevelopment East - Urban Redevelopment Chemnitz
As part of a series of lectures, Thomas Morgenstern will shed light on the influence of the Urban Redevelopment Program East on monument protection in Chemnitz. The focus is on the development of important industrial monuments such as Schönherr, Bernhardsche Spinnerei and Wirkbau.
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Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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07.10.2519:00 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
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Chemnitz conversion projects of the last ten years
Lecture by Thomas Morgenstern on the conversion of listed industrial buildings in Chemnitz. The focus is on projects from the last ten years that have provided new cultural and urban development impetus as part of the Capital of Culture 2025.
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Industriemuseum Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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04.11.2519:00 clock
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