Festspielhaus Hellerau brings stars to the stage

East wing of Hellerau expands possibilities

With the opening of the Small Hall in the east wing of Hellerau, the European Center for the Arts can expand its spatial and programmatic possibilities. From now on, the local scene will be more closely involved here. The thematic focus "Transformation Forever" takes a look from Dresden at the social upheavals of the 1990s in Central and Eastern Europe and their after-effects on today's art and culture.

Dance Platform Germany to visit Dresden

In 2026, Dresden will become the stage for the Dance Platform Germany, which presents current developments and innovative trends in contemporary dance every two years. One of the venues is Hellerau.

The Festspielhaus Hellerau was built in 1911/12 to a design by Heinrich Tessenow. With its functional design, it was considered a pioneer of modernism. The Swiss composer Émile Jaques-Dalcroze founded an educational institute for rhythm and movement here and quickly made the leafy suburb of Dresden famous. The First World War put an end to the glorious times. During the Nazi era, the police and the Wehrmacht used the Festspielhaus, and after the Second World War, the Soviet army moved in. The renovation of the building from 2004 until its reopening in 2006 cost twelve million euros.