Experience the city's history: Red Tower
The Red Tower, Chemnitz's oldest building, will shine in 2025 with illuminations and exhibitions on the city's history and the Great Chemnitzers. Gallery access and a Walk of Fame round off the highlight of the Capital of Culture year.
Roter Turm09111 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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PRESS - created. broken. recovered.
The exhibition shows works by Friedrich Press at three locations in Chemnitz. Sculptures, photographs and works reflect his view of the human being between brokenness and security and provide an insight into his work, which has left its mark on church spaces.
Stadtkirche St. Jakobi Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Discover Stefan Heym exhibition
The exhibition on the youth art project "Chemnitzer Friedensbanner" shows works by pupils inspired by Stefan Heym's commitment to freedom and justice. Originals from the graphic novel "The Seven Lives of Stefan Heym" will be presented.
Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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today 08:30 - 21:00 clock
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Regional showcase
All 38 cities of the Capital of Culture Region 2025 are on display in the TIETZ courtyard, with information, dates and QR codes on steles. In addition: central projects such as Purple Path & Makers as well as a stage for creative contributions from the region.
Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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Exhibition - The story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family
The exhibition tells the story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family. It is an example of how undemocratic and totalitarian regimes intervene in the lives of individuals and leave lasting traces.
Schaufenster gegenüber dem Stadtbad09111 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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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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PURPLE PATH: Inauguration Fast legs and bad mood without kiosk and kitchen by Maruša Sagadin
The artworks "Fast Legs (Marjetka)" and "Bad Mood without Kiosk and Kitchen (Juliana Three-Legged)" by Maruša Sagadin, both from 2020, will be inaugurated and invite visitors to explore modern themes.
Wiesenfläche ggü. Adorfer Hauptstr. Neukirchen09221 Neukirchen/Erzgeb.
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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.
Individual preliminary round I - German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The biggest poetry slam event on the scene: the International German-Language Championships in Chemnitz unite word art at the highest level. From the preliminary rounds to the final - who will win over the audience? An unforgettable festival experience!
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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29.10.25 17:30 - 19:30 clock
Individual preliminary round I - International German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The International German Poetry Slam Championships are coming to Chemnitz! Poets from seven countries compete for the scene's most important title. Preliminary rounds, semi-finals, finals - a festival highlight in the Capital of Culture year.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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29.10.25 17:30 - 19:30 clock
Individual preliminary round II - International German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The International German Poetry Slam Championships are coming to Chemnitz! Poets from seven countries compete for the scene's most important title. Preliminary rounds, semi-finals, finals - a festival highlight in the Capital of Culture year.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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29.10.25 18:00 - 20:00 clock
Individual preliminary round III - International German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The International German Poetry Slam Championships are coming to Chemnitz! Poets from seven countries compete for the scene's most important title. Preliminary rounds, semi-finals, finals - a festival highlight in the Capital of Culture year.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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29.10.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
Individual preliminary round IV - German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The biggest poetry slam event on the scene in Chemnitz: championships with poets from seven German-speaking countries. Preliminary rounds to finals - pure word art, full of emotion. Who will win over the audience? A festival highlight in 2025!
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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29.10.25 20:30 - 22:30 clock
Oper nach dem Roman von Werner Bräunig von Ludger Vollmer und Jenny Erpenbeck
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Werner Bräunig, born in Chemnitz, portrays the wild early years of Wismut and the contradictions of the era. His protagonists search for a place in the world, fall into responsibility and conflict and develop further. Adapted for the opera.
Individual preliminary round V - International German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The International German-language Poetry Slam Championships are coming to Chemnitz! Poets from seven countries compete for the scene's most important title. Preliminary rounds, semi-finals, finals - a festival highlight in the Capital of Culture year.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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30.10.25 17:30 - 19:30 clock
Individual preliminary round VI - International German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The International German Poetry Slam Championships are coming to Chemnitz! Poets from seven countries compete for the scene's most important title. Preliminary rounds, semi-finals, finals - a festival highlight in the Capital of Culture year.
Individual preliminary round VII - International German-speaking Poetry Slam Championships 2025 (SLAM 25)
The International German Poetry Slam Championships are coming to Chemnitz! Poets from seven countries compete for the scene's most important title. Preliminary rounds, semi-finals, finals - a festival highlight in the Capital of Culture year.
Weltecho09111 Chemnitz
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30.10.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
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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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25.10.2514:30 clock
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Apple tree campaign and reading with Stefan Tschök
As part of Chemnitz 2025, the city of Thalheim invites you to a varied program: From 2:30 pm, apple trees will be planted on the Pionierweg, accompanied by a colorful supporting program for young and old, followed by a reading with Stefan Tschök in the council hall
Streuobstwiese "Rentners Ruh" Thalheim09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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21.10.25 14:30 - 20:00 clock
Playmobile festival
The Garage Campus Chemnitz will become a colorful play paradise for children, young people and families! At the Spielmobilfest, creative activities, riding equipment, arts and crafts and playing together await - free of charge, open to all and full of fun and encounters.
Closing of the Capital of Culture year 2025
Numerous public events round off the official program of the Capital of Culture year. The exact program with locations and times will be announced separately.
Innenstadt Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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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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Planting festival harvest: plants in Jahnsdorf
At the harvest planting festival in Jahnsdorf, hundreds of apple trees are planted on the orchard meadow above the Ziegs farm store together with the Chemnitz cooperation school and members of "Jahnsdorf trifft sich".
Bauernhof Ziegs09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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Plant Festival Harvest: Plants in Thalheim
In Thalheim, numerous tree sponsors are passionately committed to a greener environment. A meadow orchard with old apple tree varieties is being created opposite the "Rentners Ruh" club grounds, supported by schools, daycare centers and the Tholm Foundation.
Streuobstwiese "Rentners Ruh" Thalheim09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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21.10.2514:30 clock
Apple tree campaign and reading with Stefan Tschök
As part of Chemnitz 2025, the city of Thalheim invites you to a varied program: From 2:30 pm, apple trees will be planted on the Pionierweg, accompanied by a colorful supporting program for young and old, followed by a reading with Stefan Tschök in the council hall
Streuobstwiese "Rentners Ruh" Thalheim09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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21.10.25 14:30 - 20:00 clock
Playmobile festival
The Garage Campus Chemnitz will become a colorful play paradise for children, young people and families! At the Spielmobilfest, creative activities, riding equipment, arts and crafts and playing together await - free of charge, open to all and full of fun and encounters.
Spooky tour of Roundhouse 1 and the search for the (Halloween) museum gnome
An exciting guided tour begins at dusk in Roundhouse 1, where the mysterious Halloween museum gnome can be discovered among old locomotives; a nocturnal search for clues full of stories, shadows and the unique railroad atmosphere.
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.
Lehngericht Augustusburg09573 Augustusburg
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12.11.2516:00 clock
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Children's yoga in the Lehngericht - movement, breathing, relaxation!
Anke leads yoga classes for children with joy and heart. Playful exercises, conscious breathing, foot gymnastics and small games promote movement, mindfulness and relaxation - for more strength, serenity and fun in everyday life for the little ones.
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12.11.25 17:00 - 18:00 clock
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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
Momo discovered C the unseen - an international children's short film project with Momo the monkey influencer - German premiere
The German premiere of the film "Momo discovered C the Unseen" invites you to talk to the young filmmakers and the organizing team. The audience will gain exclusive insights into the creation of the project and its background.
Kinder- und Jugendhaus „UK“ | AWO Chemnitz09119 Chemnitz
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18.11.25 17:00 - 19:30 clock
Köhler-Schimmel Dance School
The city's most traditional dance school is one of the oldest in Germany. It has been shaping dance culture since 1829 - from classical waltz to hip-hop. Today, Tilo Schimmel and his wife continue to run the school, united by a pure passion for dancing.
Plant festival harvest: care tips and tricks for plant partner facilities
In this basic course with theory and practice, planting partners first receive all the essential information in theory. The practical implementation takes place on a meadow orchard in Chemnitz on a separate date.
Volkshochschule Chemnitz im Tietz09111 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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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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today 16:00 - 19:00 clock
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Japanese sweets
A workshop invites you to create Japanese sweets together with Megumi Barth. In a small group with a maximum of ten participants, a special insight into the culinary culture of Japan is created - creative, sociable and enjoyable.
Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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21.10.25 16:00 - 18:00 clock
Manga drawing workshop
This workshop teaches the basics of manga drawing. Step by step, participants learn about characteristic stylistic elements and implement their own creative ideas. Ideal for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of Japanese comics.
Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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21.10.25 16:00 - 18:00 clock
Streetband Sonnenberg
Streetband workshop: Grooves and songs from all over the world are created with drums and wind instruments. With or without previous experience - everyone is welcome. Rhythms and perhaps even outfits are developed together. Drums will be provided.
Lokomov09126 Chemnitz
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21.10.25 19:00 - 20:30 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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22.10.25 17:00 - 19:00 clock
Origami course
The origami course, led by Chieko Shikata, teaches the important Japanese art of paper folding, in which impressive 2D and 3D figures are created from square paper; the course is ideal for beginners.
Harvest planting festival: Green Culture contact point - 4D Future Mapping Workshop and network meeting
The Pflanzfestival invites you to a 4D Future Mapping Workshop to develop sustainable visions for the future of the cultural, creative and media industries, followed by a relaxed get-together with insights into regional sustainability activities.
Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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23.10.25 13:30 - 20:00 clock
Burkhard Müller reads stories about the place where cars and people meet
Garage courtyards - places for individualism and community in the GDR. At Weltecho, Lutz Seiler and Burkhard Müller read texts that bring the myth of the garage to life in literature - stories of tinkering, hoarding and life on the edge of control.
Garages tell stories - reading with Burkhard Müller
At Weltecho Chemnitz, Lutz Seiler & Burkhard Müller explore the motif of the garage in literature. Müller reads stories "about the place where cars and people meet" - about tinkering, community and longing that still make garages fascinating today.
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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!
Kendo reading
Kendo, the modern form of the samurai fighting style, strengthens character and determination. The action reading by Palisander-Verlag with the Kendo department of the PSV Chemnitz combines exciting stories with impressive show fights.
EXI(S)T - Reading and talk with Kathryn Scanlan
At the end of her two-month stay in the Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, US author Kathryn Scanlan will read from her book Boxenstart and share impressions from her time there - an evening between literature and personal experience.
Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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24.10.25 19:00 - 20:30 clock
German-Czech Story Day
Reading aloud connects: Under the motto "DIVE IN - PONOŘTE SE!", the Chemnitz University Library invites you to the German-Czech Story Day. With storytelling theater, interactive activities and a reading by author Jaroslav Rudiš, language comes to life
Universitätsbibliothek TU Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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14.11.25 15:00 - 21:00 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
Würfeltreff kopflastig - author reading with Patricia Holland Moritz
The author, born in 1967 in Karl-Marx-Stadt, has worked in Leipzig and Paris, published several novels and crime novels and has been involved in helping the homeless since 2021. Her stories take you into the past and the lives of the unconventional.
Playtime with Kurumi Sueyoshi
Soprano Kurumi Sueyoshi, a member of the Chemnitz Theatre Opera Studio since 2023/24, presents a special evening of her own Japanese songs, combining her origins with her work in the Capital of Culture region.
Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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Discovered in Chemnitz with Akiho Tsujii
Conny Hartmann presents the Japanese soprano of the opera in a charming manner. Together with pianist Emi Suzuki, they create a musical evening that conveys special impressions and an atmospheric ambience through singing and piano sounds.
Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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22.10.25 15:00 - 16:00 clock
Concert Canto de rua
The concert by the Japanese music group, founded in 2007, promises to be an international highlight with its unique interpretation of Japanese folk songs and the Goldberg Variations with steelpan, cello and guitar.
Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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22.10.25 19:00 - 20:30 clock
Whispers of light - piano concert of quiet tones
With soulful pieces by Einaudi and Hans Zimmer as well as touching film music and pop, the piano concert takes you on an evening of pause and enjoyment that touches the soul and inspires you to dream.
Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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23.10.25 19:00 - 20:30 clock
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Drum workshop 1
In two workshops, the fascinating timbres of Japanese drums can be discovered and tried out, while a joint piece of music is developed that will be performed at the 23rd Festival of 100 Drums; registration possible by telephone.
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Kraftwerk e.V. Chemnitz09112 Chemnitz
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24.10.25 19:00 - 22:00 clock
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Drum workshop 2
The fascinating timbres of Japanese drums can be discovered and tried out in two workshops, while a joint piece of music will be developed and performed at the 23rd Festival of 100 Drums.
Đàn Bầu - Workshop & Concert
A two-hour workshop with musician Huy Tien Dương offers the opportunity to get to know the Vietnamese instrument Đàn Bầu, followed by another workshop on sound design and film music.
Asia Imbiss Bernsdorfer Str.09126 Chemnitz
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25.10.25 14:30 - 16:30 clock
Workshop: Sound design & film music with simple means
In the "Sound Design & Film Music" workshop, Florian Illing will show how the folkloric sounds of the zither from the Ore Mountains and the Vietnamese Đàn Bầu are combined to create an atmospheric soundtrack for "Lonig & Havendel", followed by karaoke until 22:00.
Asia Imbiss Bernsdorfer Str.09126 Chemnitz
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25.10.25 17:00 - 19:00 clock
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Maple garages: concert with the asphalt rockets
Before the garages go into hibernation, there will be one last garage concert! Pierre and Julie invite you to the cozy garage courtyard on the Kaßberg - with live music, barbecue and cool drinks. An evening full of sound, fun and neighborhood!
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Garagenhof Ahornstraße09112 Chemnitz
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26.10.2516:30 clock
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Ultimate World Karaoke - Excellent Chemnitz Edition
The Ultimate World Karaoke - Excellent Chemnitz Edition in October will transform the Museum Kunstsamlungen Chemnitz into a musical venue where all languages and musical genres can be celebrated under the direction of Sanford Wintersberger.
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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31.10.25 14:00 - 19:00 clock
Bitch'n'Beats
Bitch'n'Beats is more than just a party: under the motto "Loud, proud & full of love", the Queer Network Chemnitz invites you to a night full of beats, glitter and queer joie de vivre. A space for diversity, encounters and empowerment - loud, colorful and in solidarity.
Transit09111 Chemnitz
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08.11.25 23:00 - 04:00 clock
Köhler-Schimmel Dance School
The city's most traditional dance school is one of the oldest in Germany. It has been shaping dance culture since 1829 - from classical waltz to hip-hop. Today, Tilo Schimmel and his wife continue to run the school, united by a pure passion for dancing.
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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23.10.25 17:00 - 19:30 clock
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Children's yoga in the Lehngericht - movement, breathing, relaxation!
Anke leads yoga classes for children with joy and heart. Playful exercises, conscious breathing, foot gymnastics and small games promote movement, mindfulness and relaxation - for more strength, serenity and fun in everyday life for the little ones.
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12.11.25 17:00 - 18:00 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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today 10:00 - 17:00 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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today 10:00 - 16:00 clock
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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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today 17:00 - 19:30 clock
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Community Choir Chemnitz
An open singing offer without sheet music and without previous knowledge invites you to sing together in different languages. The focus is on enjoying music, meeting at eye level and getting to know each other.
Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz09130 Chemnitz
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today 18:00 - 19:30 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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21.10.25 10:00 - 12:00 clock
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Harvest planting festival: Plants in Chemnitz-Kappel
Greenery is growing at the "Georg Götz" support center: two apple trees are being added to the existing raised-bed school garden. This will make the grounds even livelier - with apples, vegetables and herbs - and the pupils will garden with even more enthusiasm.
Planting festival harvest: plants in Adelsberg
Adelsberg elementary school is celebrating twice: the new extension is finished and the school garden has also been redesigned. During a planting campaign, the children plant apple trees, learn how to look after them and look forward to harvesting. Planting the future together.
Grundschule Adelsberg09127 Chemnitz
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21.10.2510:00 clock
Planting festival harvest: plants in Neukirchen
The planting festival offers a fresh supply of apple trees at three locations: 8 trees for a meadow orchard are being planted on the station forecourt, 15 trees will close gaps on Leukersdorfer Straße and 20 trees will be planted along Meinersdorfer Straße.
Neukirchen/Erzgeb.09221 Neukirchen/Erzgeb.
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21.10.2510:00 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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21.10.25 18:00 - 21:00 clock
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Planting festival harvest: 50 apple trees in Hainichen
A planting festival is held in Hainichen, where 50 apple trees are planted in a new orchard; members of the town council and pupils from Friedrich-Gottlob-Keller-Oberschule work together to shape the green future of the region.
Streuobstwiese "Am Witzgut"09661 Hainichen
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22.10.25 10:00 - 13:00 clock
Harvest planting festival: planting even more apple trees in Oederan
On the Pfaff family farm in Oederan, an avenue of 16 apple trees and an additional row of 8 trees are being planted to provide shade for grazing animals and delicious apples while the Gahlenz neighborhood works together
Pfaffs Hof09569 Oederan
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22.10.25 14:00 - 17:00 clock
Im Rahmen des Regionalschaufensters.
Lecture: "Roaring Stag, Sandman & Co. - Tapestries through the ages"
Der Vortrag beleuchtet die faszinierende Entwicklung von Wandteppichen, die von kunstvollen Darstellungen der Natur bis hin zu modernen Designs reichen und somit kulturelle Geschichten erzählen.
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Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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30.10.2519:00 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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History of citizens - Scientific lecture
As part of the "History of Citizens" project, the life stories of older people in Chemnitz are recorded through interviews with young people and artistically realized in order to keep memories alive and promote intergenerational exchange.
Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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17.11.25 18:00 - 20:00 clock
KLUSKA & Co. in Chemnitz
The project explores the culinary similarities and differences between Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic through workshops and lectures on historical food culture and sustainable agriculture.
U Brambory: Czech Craft Beer Bar & Creative Space09111 Chemnitz
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20.11.25 17:00 - 20:00 clock