Summer feeling at the Highfield Festival after last year's fire
Summer, sun, beach and lots of live music. The Highfield Festival once again attracts almost 30,000 people to Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. The 2024 Ferris wheel fire didn't stop them.
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Almost 58 million euros for urban development in Chemnitz
For the Capital of Culture year, numerous buildings and squares in Chemnitz have been spruced up at a cost of millions. But there have also been setbacks.
Works wanted for Book Fair Prize - new jury members
The Leipzig Book Fair Prize is endowed with 60,000 euros. Who will be nominated for 2026? Publishers can now nominate works.
Christmas markets in Dresden and Pirna are looking for trees
With the heat, Christmas still feels a long way off. Nevertheless, Saxony's Christmas market operators have started the search for a tree for their market.
Novel "Rummelplatz" comes to the opera stage - in slow motion
The Second World War is over, but a nuclear arms race is underway between East and West. Miners in the GDR play an important role in this. They are now appearing on the opera stage in Chemnitz.
Chamber music festival invites you to Upper Lusatia
The Oberlausitz Chamber Music Festival is still a young festival. But the fourth edition is already scoring points with renowned performers.
One year after fire disaster: Highfield Festival begins
A year ago, the gondolas of the Ferris wheel at the Highfield Festival caught fire - 16 people were injured. Now the three-day music spectacle at Lake Störmthal is starting again - with a new Ferris wheel.
Saxon Library Prize awarded - AI in focus
Even in the age of artificial intelligence, libraries are in demand as knowledge brokers and use AI themselves.
Sorbian National Ensemble wants to break new ground
From Queen to Gundermann to a "Müschen impossible": The Sorbian National Ensemble offers audiences more than just classical theater and musical theater.
Break over: Duryn shoots "The Teacher" again
On RTL, Hendrik Duryn is celebrating a comeback in his best-known role as teacher Stefan Vollmer. Filming will continue in Leipzig until October.
Major Munch exhibition in Chemnitz - painting returns
Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to the Norwegian artist entitled "Angst".
Chemnitz presents major Munch exhibition - painting returns
The Norwegian artist Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created several paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to him entitled "Angst".
Saxony's cultural foundation shows purchased works in Chemnitz
The Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony regularly purchases works by Saxon artists. The latest acquisitions are on display in Chemnitz.
Gewandhaus Orchestra goes on a European tour
In the fall, the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig starts its 245th season. Before that, however, the musicians can still be heard in other countries.
These are the sugar cone trends
Filled with sweets, toys and school supplies, sugar cones are the highlight for every new school starter. It all depends on the design. Which ones are the bestsellers this year?
From gray to light: artists set the scene in Chemnitz
Light Our Vision" has already transformed places in Chemnitz into luminous works of art twice. Planning is now underway for the third edition. It is all about people's visions for their city.
Munch and street art - what does Chemnitz have to offer in August?
The second half of Chemnitz's bid to become European Capital of Culture 2025 is already underway. In August, the program will be revved up once again. What visitors can expect.
Sodann library in Staucha plagued by money worries
The actor Peter Sodann collected thousands and thousands of books from the GDR. After his death, his library is faced with the question of what to do next.
Ibug street art festival enters its 20th edition
The Ibug street art festival is as much a part of summer in Saxony as ice cream and sunscreen. It is now in its 20th edition in the Capital of Culture year. The artists are already working at full speed.
Art in the coal-fired power station: festival attracts thousands of visitors
Every year, the "Begehungen" festival brings abandoned places back to life with art. In this Capital of Culture year, the scale is larger than ever before: the venue is a decommissioned coal-fired power station.
"Kaisermania" attracts tens of thousands of pop fans to the banks of the Elbe
Every year, the banks of the Elbe in Dresden are transformed into a Schlager party zone for "Kaisermania". Roland Kaiser once again gives four concerts there. Tickets have long been sold out.
Highfield Festival with Ferris wheel again this year
A year ago, the Highfield Festival was overshadowed by the fire on a Ferris wheel. The investigation is still ongoing. The organizers are looking ahead.
Dresden Municipal Libraries are "Library of the Year"
This year's national library prize goes to Dresden. The award is endowed with 20,000 euros.
After anti-Semitism debate - university draws conclusions
A controversial work of art at Burg Halle triggers a debate about anti-Semitism and artistic freedom. The university responds with an ethics council - for more guidance in future conflicts.
From coffee to tampons: DDR Museum seeks East German products
One more rummage in the attic: The Berlin DDR Museum is looking for everyday products from the East for its exhibition. Which treasures are particularly hard to find 35 years later.
Around 38,000 people visit the Bautzen Theater Summer
After the Bautzen Theater Summer, the Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheater can take stock of the season with complete satisfaction. The next productions for the new season are already in the starting blocks.
Evidence of Nazi-looted art in smaller museums
Smaller museums in Saxony are also checking their collections for Nazi-looted art. What have the investigations revealed so far?
Herrnhut gains recognition through Unesco title
Herrnhut has always been called a "small town of the world". As part of a quartet, the town made it onto a list that promises worldwide recognition in 2024.
Rock band Pankow gives last concert in Dresden
"The Last Waltz" for Pankow: after 44 years, the rock band is finally calling it quits. In the 1980s, it was one of the most influential bands in the East German rock scene.