Short film day invites you to watch movies together
Whether cinema, living room or Christmas market: Short Film Day invites people all over Germany to experience the diversity of short film together - also in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Art and culture in Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
The current Saxon online newspaper. Current news from art and culture of today from Saxony Dresden Chemnitz Leipzig
Comic "Mosaic": Abrafaxe on the road for the 600th time
Their adventure once began in the GDR, with the "Secret of the Grotto": Abrax, Brabax and Califax have been on the road for 50 years. The heroes in "Mosaik" have been traveling through the world and through time ever since.
Sensational find in Leipzig: Unknown Bach pieces discovered
The pieces had remained unknown for hundreds of years - after a long search for clues, they have now been attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. How a music researcher tracked down two lost organ works.
With a new hall roof: Dresden's main station is ready for winter
Just in time for the cold season, the new roof with better snow protection is inaugurated at Dresden Central Station. The timing is good: one of the city's most famous Christmas markets is opening soon.
Dresden Music Festival practices the "lightness of being"
Special guests around Hollywood star Bill Murray are once again gracing the Dresden Music Festival. With its motto and new genres, the festival aims above all to radiate optimism. What can the audience expect?
Otto: "Too little laughter in galleries and museums"
The comedian and artist Otto Waalkes is showing around 150 of his paintings in Dresden. Visitors can expect a mixture of art, humor - and the famous Ottifanten. Tea also plays a role.
Accident at work during rehearsal at the Semperoper - injured
During a rehearsal for the Puccini opera "Turandot" at the Semperoper, several participants fall from a platform and injure themselves.
The Count continues to play normally with Unheilig after stage crash
After his fall from the stage at Unheilig's first comeback concert in Leipzig, the Count was checked over in hospital. Now the all-clear has been given.
"I missed you" - Unheilig comeback with a scare
After a break of almost ten years, the gloomy musicians from Unheilig are back on stage. It will be a comeback with a scary moment.
German-German Film Festival: Experience history at the movies
The Stasi, informers and the building of the Wall are the themes of the German-German Film Days. Documentaries and feature films as well as discussions with contemporary witnesses are on the program. What visitors need to know.
What visitors can expect at the Dresden Striezelmarkt
Over 200 traders and millions of guests from all over the world: the construction of the oldest Christmas market in Germany is almost complete. In addition to well-known traditions, a large parade returns to the city.
Dresden wants to strengthen security at Christmas markets
While security concepts are still being discussed in Magdeburg, Dresden's Striezelmarkt is sticking to its plans. Other Christmas markets in the city are also to be better protected.
Saxony now has an office for pop culture
Kraftklub, Trettmann, Silbermond - there is no shortage of well-known artists from Saxony. To ensure that this remains the case in the future, the Free State is focusing on promotion and networking.
Increased security: Christmas markets in Saxony are upgrading
Mobile barriers, anti-terror bollards, patrols: Saxony's Christmas markets are relying on new protective measures. What visitors can now expect - and where there are still uncertainties.
Planning for Dresden television tower completed
Dresden's television tower was a magnet for visitors in GDR times - until it fell into a deep sleep. Now the building is to be reawakened. What the tower should offer visitors in future.
Security debate after attack - markets start in Saxony
Despite the debate about security following the attack in Magdeburg, the Christmas markets in Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz are opening as planned. The security concepts have been revised.
Award for "Kohlewelt" museum
After investing millions, the mining museum in Oelsnitz has an impressive exhibition on hard coal. It has now also won over the jury of the Saxon Museum Prize.
Dresden castle chapel shines in new splendor
"My God, it's beautiful," says Minister of State for Culture Weimer as he looks at the reconstructed chapel of the Dresden Residenzschloss. This is yet another building block for the palace.
Crowd at the gingerbread market in Pulsnitz
Pulsnitz is something like the capital of gingerbread in Saxony. The delicacy is not only baked here at Christmas time. Fans can stock up at the gingerbread market.
Saxon dialect: the mockery is slowly subsiding
The Saxons don't exactly have it easy with their dialect. They are often ridiculed for it. But now they want to make a virtue out of necessity. Young people are also speaking more often in Saxon again.
Anniversary for international pantomime festival in Dresden
Telling stories without words is the fine art of pantomime. Anyone who engages with it will discover an astonishing wealth of variations.
Goethe anniversary: "He gave Weimar soul and world significance"
Goethe came to Weimar 250 years ago - and changed the city. What about his influence on culture, schools and visitor numbers today?
Comedian makes art: Otto Waalkes shows pictures in Dresden
Otto Waalkes is showing around 150 of his paintings in Dresden from mid-November. Visitors can expect a mixture of humor, art and the famous Ottifanten.
Organ removed for renovation of the town hall
In future, the Görlitz Stadthalle is to be both a concert hall and a modern congress center. For the redesign, the queen of instruments will also have to temporarily "resign".
13 productions selected for Dance Platform Germany
Every two years, Tanzplattform Deutschland presents current developments in contemporary dance. In 2026, Dresden will be the stage for the showcase.
Authorities give green light for renovation of Görlitz department store
The Görlitz Art Nouveau department store is to awaken from its slumber. Controversial issues relating to monument protection have now been resolved. Planning can continue.
Saxony's monument archive reveals hidden treasures
Unique finds from 300 years: The Monument Archive opens its doors and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the secret world of Saxon cultural monuments.
53,000 guests at DOK Leipzig - growing demand for debates
53,000 visitors, 252 films, 55 countries: the DOK Leipzig documentary and animation film festival shows how much documentaries and debates are in demand.
East German carnival to become intangible cultural heritage
Around 95,000 people in Brandenburg and Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are part of carnival clubs. What makes this tradition special.