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The pop group Blond and the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra drew thousands of listeners to their crossover performance at the "Kosmos" festival against a historic backdrop. There were a few surprises.
The summer months are the heyday of open-air festivals. In Chemnitz, the "Kosmos" has developed into a crowd-puller. Around 300 program items are offered with free admission.
Tobias Künzel is known as the singer of the Prinzen, but also writes musicals. As befits a true prince, his new musical also features a throne.
How much Saxony is there in tango? The Capital of Culture program explores this in numerous events.
The Leipzig-Chemnitz rail link is not only used by commuters, but also by many visitors to the Capital of Culture. But the problems continue.
In the Capital of Culture year, the Chemnitz art collections are preparing a major exhibition on Edvard Munch. Before it opens to visitors in August, a mobile art and hands-on project is now starting.
For the 15th time, the Domowina - the Lusatian Sorbs' association - is inviting people to the folklore festival. Visitors can expect performances from dance and music groups - and not just from ensembles from Germany.
In the upcoming summer months, Chemnitz's Capital of Culture program will feature one festival after another. Here's what visitors can expect.
A mysterious sign in Chemnitz has been causing speculation for days. Since Wednesday, "Kraftklub" can also be read in large letters. A countdown begins in the evening.
Shakespeare, Brecht and the Roman general Coriolanus - they all play a role in a production for the Lausitz Festival. The director is a well-known Berlin theater and radio personality.
Every May, Radebeul's Lößnitzgrund is transformed into the Wild West for three days. Real indigenous people from North America make the journey into the fantasy world of author Karl May authentic.
As European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz also celebrates sports culture. Thousands take part, accompanied by a wide-ranging music program.
Saxony's government is planning drastic cuts to cultural funding. For many cultural workers, nothing less than their livelihood is at stake.
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is also celebrating its sporting culture. More than 8,000 runners have registered for a marathon. It also offers a broad music program.
Jewish life has existed in Saxony since the Middle Ages. A theme year is intended to honor this culture - but also to draw attention to Jewish perspectives of the present and promote exchange.
Since Friday evening, activists have been occupying the Chemnitz Schauspielhaus in protest against cuts to cultural and social services. Now the artistic director is speaking out.
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is currently enjoying nationwide attention. Now activists have occupied the Schauspielhaus. What are the reasons?
Chemnitz holds the title of European Capital of Culture this year. The European Cultural Awards have now been presented in the Opera House with a large crowd of celebrities. These are the honorees.
Michael Ballack gained his first soccer experience in Chemnitz. Now the former captain of the national team is returning there. For a very special reason.
A financial boon for culture outside the big cities: the Arts Council supports projects with funding - but the next funding round could be a long time coming.
More than just a spinning mill: an old factory site in Leipzig has become an established art space. This weekend, the galleries are showing new highlights.
Christiane Schenderlein from Taucha becomes Minister of State in the Merz cabinet and takes over the area of sport and volunteering. She is one of two CDU members from eastern Germany.
Preserving tradition, shaping the future: In the district of Bautzen, traders and a Unesco project show how structural change can succeed. Saxony's environment minister sees this as a model for success.
A new subscription, world premieres, house visits: the new interim director Hasko Weber is bringing a breath of fresh air to the Cottbus State Theatre. He is also focusing on an exchange with the audience.
In 1955, graphic artist Hannes Hegen created the heroes Dig, Dag and Digedag. They were featured in the GDR comic Mosaik. However, two episodes he wrote in 1963 were never published.
Easter is traditionally the time for peace marches. The Netzwerk Friedenskooperative (Peace Co-operative Network) also called for this in Saxony - but there was initially no major protest.
Easter is traditionally the time for peace marches. The Netzwerk Friedenskooperative (Peace Co-operative Network) also called for this in Saxony - but there was initially no major protest.
Museums, theaters: many things would not work without volunteers. In Wittenberg, cultural associations from eastern Germany want to provide new impetus. This should also involve networks, young talent and promotion.
The "Purple Path" transforms the area around Chemnitz into a unique gallery for contemporary art. Big names such as Tony Cragg meet works by artists from the region.
The "Purple Path" transforms the area around Chemnitz into a unique gallery for contemporary art. Big names such as Tony Cragg meet works by artists from the region.
Wismut is known as a mining company from the GDR era. But the company also collected art on a large scale. An exhibition in Zwickau shows many works.
Several thousand bookworms, bookworms and other interested people have been out and about among the bookshelves in Saxony's libraries.
Teachers in Saxony are fighting back against planned reforms by the Ministry of Education. With their protest, they are increasing the pressure on the state government and demanding to be heard.
Whether it's an old glass factory or a former mine: this year's Lusatia Festival is once again taking place in very special locations. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is particularly looking forward to an opera.
As Karl Schmidt, he went to Dresden 120 years ago after leaving school. There, he and three fellow students founded the artists' group "Brücke" - and from then on called themselves Karl Schmidt-Rottluff.
The city of Chemnitz is offering an unusual discovery tour during the Capital of Culture year. The focus is on garages as places of cultural identity.
There are around 30,000 garages in Chemnitz, many of which were built during the GDR era. In the Capital of Culture year, the city wants to make the otherwise unseen visible - and the garages are also in focus.
The European Capital of Culture program is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. However, the initiative in its current form is not without controversy. What will happen to it after 2033?
The beginnings of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's artistic path lie in Chemnitz. A new museum in his parents' house traces his life and the early history of the "Brücke".
Leipzig and Yerevan are launching a joint year of culture to promote art and education. The agreement was signed in Yerevan.
Hip-hop, poetry slam, arts and crafts from the Ore Mountains and mountaineering in Saxony are already intangible cultural heritage. Now a new round is starting.
Chemnitz has a new place for culture and creativity. To this end, an old streetcar depot has been extensively refurbished. The first major exhibition is planned for May.
The "Purple Path" brings local and international art to life in the open air and connects the Chemnitz Capital of Culture region. What can visitors expect at the opening in April?
The Kosmos Festival attracted around 70,000 visitors last year. It will be back for another edition in June. The first items on the program have now been announced.
Once a year, the Free State's clubs and associations are in the spotlight. The Day of the Saxons in the fall is the largest folk festival in the state - always in a different city.
Chemnitz has officially been the European Capital of Culture since mid-January. It has already attracted a number of exhibitions. Now further program items are being added.
Every year, as many frukas are produced as about 200 adult elephants weigh. But unlike them, the carnival doughnuts are not vegetarian. This is set to change in the future.
Chemnitz's "Purple Path" as European Capital of Culture attracts visitors with national and international art in the open air. A new art gallery is being built especially for a light installation.
In addition to Chemnitz itself, the surrounding area is also part of the European Capital of Culture 2025. More than 50 museums are now displaying some of their treasures in an exhibition based on a concept by John Cage.
Discover Chemnitz 2025, the year as European Capital of Culture, with over 1,000 events in the region. As a partner, Volkswagen supports cultural diversity and social cohesion.
Chemnitz celebrated the start of the Capital of Culture year. Thousands of visitors flocked to the city's stages.
Chemnitz kicked off its year as European Capital of Culture with a major stage show. The nationally renowned Karl Marx Monument provided the backdrop.
Chemnitz in Saxony is the European Capital of Culture 2025. The Federal President invites you to take a closer look and get to know the region and its people.
The official launch of Chemnitz as Capital of Culture is accompanied by demonstrations. There are loud protests against a march by the far-right Free Saxons.
Chemnitz rings in the year as European Capital of Culture with a big show and a ceremony. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected. What is planned?
After years of preparation, Chemnitz is ready for its year as European Capital of Culture 2025. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for the opening.
Chemnitz starts as European Capital of Culture. Around 2 million visitors from Germany and around the world are expected. The government's Commissioner for Eastern Europe hopes to combat prejudices.
The table is set and expectations are high. Until now, Chemnitz has been considered more of a gray mouse. As European Capital of Culture, the industrial city is now set to be in the spotlight for a whole year.
Chemnitz kicks off its year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big party in the city center on Saturday. Interest is high: there are only a few free beds left in the city center.
It is less than 40 kilometers from Chemnitz to the Czech border. This is reflected in the program of the European Capital of Culture 2025. It starts on Saturday.
Chemnitz wants to officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. The main stage at the landmark is already in place.
On Saturday, Chemnitz is expecting tens of thousands of visitors for the opening of the Capital of Culture year. Further artists for the big show at the Marx Monument have now been announced.
The countdown is on: Chemnitz will officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. What can visitors expect?
Chemnitz is European Capital of Culture 2025 - but who was it in the years before? The Chemnitz University Library has 750 books to find out.
The Capital of Culture year will be officially opened in Chemnitz on January 18. Around two million visitors are expected throughout the year. How will the regional economy benefit?
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in Chemnitz for the opening of the Capital of Culture year. After the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, the security concept has been reviewed once again.
The Chemnitz Industrial Museum sees itself as a treasure trove of Saxon industrial history. This is in demand, as the latest visitor figures show. What does the museum have to offer in the Capital of Culture year?
The modern church of St. Pius in Hohenstein-Ernstthal was only consecrated at the end of the 1990s. On Sunday, Catholic Christians kicked off the Capital of Culture year here - with nationwide attention.
Chemnitz is expecting high-ranking guests for the opening of the Capital of Culture year on January 18. The ceremony will be broadcast live on television.
Europe's cultural scene looks to Chemnitz: after years of preparation, the city is now the European Capital of Culture together with Nova Gorica in Slovenia. The opening on January 18 will be marked by a big celebration.
The Minister President is confident - despite economic problems. His New Year's address focuses on the opportunities and hurdles facing Saxony in the new year.
Saxony's cultural institutions are reporting significantly more visitors. However, the level of previous years has not yet been reached again.
Prizes for services to Europe will be awarded at the Chemnitz Opera next year. Many well-known names are among the prize winners.
A spectacular event with a steam locomotive is to commemorate the city's long industrial history at the opening of the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz. Other details of the show are still under wraps.
Quite a few theaters and orchestras are looking to 2025 with concern. Many places lack money - some even fear insolvency.
A nostalgic train from Hamburg to Leipzig is a reminder of the golden era of the railroad. However, the locomotive from the 1960s is unlikely to have traveled this route at the time of the division of Germany.
Whether white or red - mulled wine is in demand in the run-up to Christmas. More and more domestic producers are turning to the sweet hot drink.
In 2024, cities in the Alps, the far north and the Baltic states hosted the Capital of Culture year. In 2025, Europe's cultural focus will turn to Saxony and the Italian-Slovenian border.
It is the first Advent season in which the new cannabis law applies. No general regulation is planned for the Christmas markets in Saxony.
Without volunteers, many cultural events would not be possible. Now 28 people in Saxony are being honored for their commitment.
A Belgian in Chemnitz: on the way to the Capital of Culture year, a new exhibition highlights the work of designer Henry van de Velde. One of his complete works of art can be seen in the city.
In 2025, Chemnitz wants to inspire guests from near and far as the European Capital of Culture. Preparations are also well advanced at the five-division theater. What does it have up its sleeve?
Live music is a highlight for musicians and audiences alike. A lot of work goes into it, not only by artists, but also by clubs and event organizers. The Applause Award is for them.
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. The grand opening is planned in just under two months. Experts have now taken another critical look at the state of preparations.
With the International Days of Jewish Music, the organizers want to build bridges in the face of growing anti-Semitism - and invite people to join in.
Even before it is presented, the draft budget for 2025/2026 for the Saxon state capital is causing displeasure. Protests are planned against far-reaching savings plans.
Exhibits that originate from Nazi-looted art or were captured during colonialism: The origin of exhibits is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. Researchers are also investigating the past of the East.
Chemnitz is expecting many guests from near and far in the Capital of Culture year 2025. The art museums will also be presenting a top-class program. However, visitors will have to pay more admission.
According to the city, the best way to get to Dresden's Striezelmarkt is by bus and train. Because: due to the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge, an important traffic artery is out of action.
The Leipzig choir "Sing&Sign" is made up of hearing, hearing-impaired and deaf people. How project manager Susanne Haupt came up with the idea and what the inclusive ensemble's performances look like.
Chemnitz is associated with internationally renowned artists. During the GDR era, there was an alternative art scene here. A top-class exhibition program will shed light on all of this in the coming year.
After a Douglas fir from Torgau, this year a tree from the Vogtland region towers over the Leipzig Christmas market.
After three and a half years of construction, the "Museum Lützen 1632" opens and takes visitors back to the time of the Thirty Years' War. How did the soldiers live during one of the bloodiest battles in history?
In just under three months, the Capital of Culture year will officially open in Chemnitz. The final program has now been announced. What can visitors from Germany and abroad expect?
In 2025, Chemnitz and Nova Gorica in Slovenia will be the European Capital of Culture. Around two million visitors are expected. What will they be offered in Saxony?
From silver to coal to uranium: mining has shaped many regions of Saxony for centuries. It has brought prosperity and shaped culture, but has also led to disease and environmental destruction.
The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region has been a World Heritage Site for five years, but there is a lack of central contact points for visitors. Now the first of six visitor centers is being built in Marienberg.
Saxon mountaineering sees itself as the cradle of free climbing. Now the tradition with its special rules has been recognized as intangible cultural heritage.
More than 80 independent publishers receive awards for their work. The total prize money amounts to 1.6 million euros. This is the first time that a publishing house has received special recognition for sustainability.