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Events in Saxony

Find a reason to explore Saxony. Browse the selected festivals, markets and cultural dates below, and plan your visit around your own working week.

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A curated collection, not a complete events calendar. Past editions are kept in a separate archive. Provisional dates may change.

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  • Christmas marketPublished date

    Leipzig Christmas Market

    24 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

    Leipzig· Saxony

    Leipzig's Christmas market spreads across several areas of the city centre, including the Marktplatz and Naschmarkt. Individual areas can finish on different days, so check the specific market you want to visit.

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  • Christmas marketPublished date

    Dresden Striezelmarkt

    25 Nov – 24 Dec 2026

    Dresden· Saxony

    Dresden's traditional Christmas market on the Altmarkt features regional crafts and seasonal specialities. Special activities, including the Stollen festival, have their own dates within the wider market programme.

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  • CulturePublished date

    SemperOpernball

    5 Feb 2027

    Dresden· Saxony

    A gala and ball at Dresden's Semperoper. Check the organiser's current ticket categories, programme and dress or entry requirements, and distinguish the indoor event from any separate outdoor activities.

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  • Trade fairPublished date

    Leipzig Book Fair

    18 – 21 Mar 2027

    Leipzig· Saxony

    Leipzig's spring book fair connects readers, authors and publishers, alongside Leipzig liest and Manga Comic Con. Events in the city and on the exhibition grounds can have separate access and ticket arrangements.

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  • MusicPublished date

    Wave-Gotik-Treffen

    14 – 17 May 2027

    Leipzig· Saxony

    A multi-venue gathering of goth and dark-wave culture in Leipzig, with music and other cultural activities. Check the programme and access rules for the individual venues you want to visit.

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  • MusicPublished date

    Leipzig Bach Festival

    10 – 20 Jun 2027

    Leipzig· Saxony

    Leipzig's Bach festival brings concerts and other musical events to the city associated with Johann Sebastian Bach. Choose the performance and venue first; the festival dates cover a programme of separate events.

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  • CultureProvisional date

    Elbhangfest

    25 – 27 Jun 2027

    Dresden· Saxony

    An arts and music festival along Dresden's Elbe slopes, with activities in local streets, courtyards and gardens. Check the current programme for the specific venue and performance you want to attend.

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  • Folk festivalPublished date

    CANALETTO Dresden City Festival

    20 – 22 Aug 2027

    Dresden· Saxony

    Dresden's city festival brings stages, music and activities to central areas on both sides of the Elbe. Use the official programme to plan your route between individual festival areas.

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  • Christmas marketProvisional date

    Leipzig Christmas Market

    23 Nov – 23 Dec 2027

    Leipzig· Saxony

    Leipzig's Christmas market spreads across several areas of the city centre, including the Marktplatz and Naschmarkt. Individual areas can finish on different days, so check the specific market you want to visit.

    Plan a visit
  • Christmas marketProvisional date

    Dresden Striezelmarkt

    24 Nov – 24 Dec 2027

    Dresden· Saxony

    Dresden's traditional Christmas market on the Altmarkt features regional crafts and seasonal specialities. Special activities, including the Stollen festival, have their own dates within the wider market programme.

    Plan a visit
  • MusicCalendar-based date

    Wave-Gotik-Treffen

    2 – 5 Jun 2028

    Leipzig· Saxony

    A multi-venue gathering of goth and dark-wave culture in Leipzig, with music and other cultural activities. Check the programme and access rules for the individual venues you want to visit.

    Plan a visit
  • Christmas marketProvisional date

    Leipzig Christmas Market

    28 Nov – 23 Dec 2028

    Leipzig· Saxony

    Leipzig's Christmas market spreads across several areas of the city centre, including the Marktplatz and Naschmarkt. Individual areas can finish on different days, so check the specific market you want to visit.

    Plan a visit
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  • MusicPast edition

    Leipzig Bach Festival

    11 – 21 Jun 2026

    Leipzig· Saxony

    Leipzig's Bach festival brings concerts and other musical events to the city associated with Johann Sebastian Bach. Choose the performance and venue first; the festival dates cover a programme of separate events.

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