From late November to 24 December, in the heart of Dresden runs Germany’s oldest Striezelmarkt , Old Town is filled with flickering candles, the fragrance of wine and Christmas music. Another feature of the Striezelmarkt is the traditional Christmas cake, pastries stuffed with raisins and candied fruits or nuts. Huge Christmas pyramid will surprise guests of Dresden.
It is one of the most interesting events of the year. Everybody, who is fond of reading, have to visit this fair. At this fair, a lot of publishers from Germany and other countries introduce all sorts of books, textbooks, newspapers, magazines, calendars, art books, audiobooks.
International Festival of Jazz and Blues “Dixieland” is held every year in may in the ancient and beautiful city of Dresden. Everyone who loves good music and appreciate real art, must visit this event at least once. The best jazz and blues performers come every year in Dresden. Fans and lovers of blues and jazz are flocking from all over the world to listen to their idols.
Time
may 14 (Wednesday) - 21 (Wednesday)
Location
Internationales Dixieland Festival Dresden
Sächsische Festival Vereinigung e.V. Bürohaus Lingnerallee Lingnerallee 3 01069 Dresden
Wave-Gotik-Treffen is the largest annual festival of music and gothic art during more than 4 days, which is held since 1992 on along with the so-called “alternative” and “black” movements in Leipzig. Wave-Gotik-Treffen was something more than just a music festival: its guests can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of ancient times at the medieval market. The festival will include poetry readings, film performances. People in historical costumes will gather for a Victorian picnic in the park.
Time
june 2 (Monday) - 5 (Thursday)
Location
Wave-Gotik-Treffen
Treffen & Festspielgesellschaft für Mitteldeutschland mbH Schulstraße 63 09125 Chemnitz
Meissen Wine Festival lasts three days. At the Market Square there is wine tasting of the best masters of the region. Here you can find Saxon white wine, which is quite difficult to find in other areas of Europe. Therefore, wine connoisseurs prefer not to miss this event. And program of the festival consists of a concert program that it is quite possible to call even a musical one.
Meissen Wine Festival lasts three days. At the Market Square there is wine tasting of the best masters of the region. Here you can find Saxon white wine, which is quite difficult to find in other areas of Europe. Therefore, wine connoisseurs prefer not to miss this event. And program of the festival consists of a concert program that it is quite possible to call even a musical one.
The Leipzig Literary Autumn is a literary festival in Leipzig, which takes place annually in October. In a period of approximately one week, literary and cultural-political encounters can take part in the discussion forums and exchange their opinions in the discourse on important and up-to-date topics. There will be events with readings, books and discussions, as well as music and theatrical performances.
The Leipzig Literary Autumn is a literary festival in Leipzig, which takes place annually in October. In a period of approximately one week, literary and cultural-political encounters can take part in the discussion forums and exchange their opinions in the discourse on important and up-to-date topics. There will be events with readings, books and discussions, as well as music and theatrical performances.
From late November to 24 December, in the heart of Dresden runs Germany’s oldest Striezelmarkt , Old Town is filled with flickering candles, the fragrance of wine and Christmas music. Another feature of the Striezelmarkt is the traditional Christmas cake, pastries stuffed with raisins and candied fruits or nuts. Huge Christmas pyramid will surprise guests of Dresden.
From late November to 24 December, in the heart of Dresden runs Germany’s oldest Striezelmarkt , Old Town is filled with flickering candles, the fragrance of wine and Christmas music. Another feature of the Striezelmarkt is the traditional Christmas cake, pastries stuffed with raisins and candied fruits or nuts. Huge Christmas pyramid will surprise guests of Dresden.