Alida-Nadine Kühne is Saxony's new flower queen
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
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Festival "Politics in Independent Theater" in Leipzig
Five Leipzig theaters want to track down and compare current trends and political positions. In autumn 2025, the trade fair city will host the "Politics in Independent Theater" festival for the first time.
Festival "Politics in Independent Theater" in Leipzig
Five Leipzig theaters want to track down and compare current trends and political positions. In autumn 2025, the trade fair city will host the "Politics in Independent Theater" festival for the first time.
Martin Grubinger returns to the stage at the Dresden Music Festival
Austrian percussionist Martin Grubinger will host the Night of the Young Stars at the Dresden Music Festival and take up the drumsticks himself.
52nd International Dixieland Festival in Dresden
38 bands and soloists from ten countries present around 250 hours of traditional jazz live in Dresden.
21st Neisse Film Festival presents complete program
The complete program for the 21st Neisse Film Festival has been published, with 90 films at 19 venues in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.
21st Neisse Film Festival presents Female Perspectives
The 21st Neisse Film Festival shows female perspectives and opens with the film "Elbow". Over 90 films will be shown at 20 venues.
Coalition factions back festival director
The coalition factions in the Brandenburg state parliament have backed the Lausitz Festival and its director Daniel Kühnel. A motion by the Left Party parliamentary group to restart the transnational multi-genre festival and retender the artistic director was rejected by a majority on Thursday.This ..
Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music sets new accents
The renowned Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music announces 19 concerts and offers new formats such as a tango night and concerts with castle tours.
Friedman: Anti-Semitic tendencies are becoming more radical
Even days after the Berlinale Gala, the debate about criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism continues. As a result, there are even death threats against one of the controversial Israeli filmmakers.
Herrmann calls on Roth to resign
Following statements critical of Israel made by some film-makers, the CSU has set its sights on Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth. Head of the State Chancellery Herrmann is calling for drastic consequences.
Fierce criticism of Berlinale gala because of statements on the Middle East war
Berlin's mayor criticizes the relativization of the Middle East conflict at the Berlinale. Filmmakers make one-sided accusations against Israel.
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth thanks Berlinale director duo
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth praises the management duo of the Berlinale, Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, for their work in recent years.
Berlinale 2024: People who struggle with life - favorites and surprises
Matthias Glasner's drama 'Sterben' with Corinna Harfouch and Lars Eidinger in the running for the Golden Bear. Actresses such as Liv Lisa Fries and Lily Farhadpour have a chance of winning a Silver Bear. Documentaries and dramas are competing for the coveted award.
Music festival "Unheard of Central Germany" with a focus on compositions by Carl Reinecke and Peter Cornelius
This June, the "Unheard of Central Germany" music festival will focus on compositions by Carl Reinecke and Peter Cornelius. Six concerts are planned between June 14 and 23 at six locations in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra gives a foretaste of the Dresden Music Festival
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will give a concert on February 24 to give a foretaste of the Dresden Music Festival.
European Peace Ride with family sports festival in Chemnitz
In Chemnitz, the arrival of the European Peace Ride will be accompanied by a family sports festival. There will be music, sporting activities and free ice skating.
Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding for the "Day of the Saxons" 2025
The artificial flower town of Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding from the municipal financial equalization scheme. An additional 400,000 euros have been earmarked in the state budget. State Parliament President Matthias Rößler announces further details.
Thousands of people celebrate traditional Stollen Festival in Dresden
Thousands of people celebrated the sweet pastry at the traditional Stollen Festival in Dresden. A giant Striezel was presented during a parade.
Lusatia Festival director rejects criticism from the region
Potsdam (dpa/bb) - The director of the Lusatia Festival, Daniel Kühnel, has rejected accusations from the region about the program design and the non-involvement of local artists. Speaking to the state parliament's culture committee on Wednesday, he spoke of a campaign being waged against the festiv ..
Stollen festival in Dresden: Bakers and engineers work together on giant stollen
Bakers and engineers have worked together to produce the Dresden Giant Stollen. The XXL stollen is assembled from over 3000 individual pieces and sold at the Stollen Festival in Dresden.
Author criticizes Lusatia Festival
At the Lusatia Festival, local identity is supposed to meet internationality. But the concept is becoming a bone of contention between regional artists and the management. A well-known author finds clear words.
Bachfest 2024: 30 Bach choirs from all over the world give concerts
The Bachfest 2024 will bring together 30 Bach choirs from all over the world to perform the entire choral cantata cycle. Advance ticket sales start on November 20.
Shostakovich Festival 2025: Gewandhaus establishes orchestra
For the Shostakovich Festival 2025, the Leipzig Gewandhaus plans to create a new orchestra. The festival orchestra will be made up of members of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and students from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy," said Gewandha ..
Jazztage Dresden: 23rd edition of the festival opens with record numbers
Jazztage Dresden kicks off with 80 concerts and more than 500 guests from 30 countries. A record number of visitors is expected.
Past plays special role at Leipzig Documentary and Animation Film Festival
During this year's Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film (Dok), the past plays a special role. Dok director Christoph Terhechte commented on the themes and the significance of the films.
Big award ceremony at the end of the children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" in Chemnitz
On Saturday (5:30 p.m.), the children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" in Chemnitz will end with a grand awards ceremony. A total of 23 prizes will be awarded, including the European Children's Film Prize and the main prize of the Saxon State Institute for Private Broadcasting and New Media. There are 57 feature-length films and 69 short films in competition. The festival is already its 28th edition.
Lausitz Festival draws a positive conclusion - high occupancy rate
The Lusatia Festival has drawn a positive summary of its fourth edition. With six premieres and one world premiere, it has asserted itself as an important contributor to the cultural life of the region, linking 25 venues in 13 locations and 400 artists throughout Lusatia, the festival announced Tues ..
Lusatia Festival is pleased with the rush of art fans
In its fourth edition, the Lusatia Festival is feeling an unprecedented response. At the halfway point, the festival in southern Brandenburg and eastern Saxony reported many sold-out and well-attended events. "We are very pleased that we have succeeded in the first half of the festival to fill theda ..
Music festival after pandemic break with classics
After a three-year pandemic break, the Dresden Music Festival is putting on a classic again this Saturday: "Dresden sings & makes music" - a popular sing-along concert for young and old with free admission. As the festival announced on Thursday, this time seven choirs and the ensemble German Bra ..
Relaxation and connection: The 3rd Yoga Beach Festival at Lake Partwitz
The 3rd Yoga Beach Festival at Lake Partwitz, on the border between Saxony and Brandenburg, was an experience full of tranquility, enlightenment and physicality. From May 18 to 21, 2023, the picturesque shore was transformed into a paradise for yoga enthusiasts and those who want to become one. A fo ..