Events in Saxony are as diverse as the region’s sights and attractions – and a great way to experience many of the things that make this destination so unique. Choose from stand-out classical music moments, one-of-a-kind traditional events in the Ore Mountains and, of course, some of the best Christmas markets around. Find your favourite in every season, for families, friends, or couples, in nature or the city!
Events
Discover a range of inspiring events in Saxony
2024 highlights
Have a look at some of our 2024 anniversaries, events and happenings. Choose one (or more) to your liking and combine your visit with a city break or an exploration of the region’s beautiful nature.
21 October 2023 to 20 October 2024, Meissen:
“1423 – A Wettin becomes a Saxon“
Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen celebrating the 600th anniversary of establishing a new common identity: Saxony.
01 May 2024, Dresden:
Traditional Fleet Parade of the Saxony Steamship Company
01 May to 06 October 2024, Bad Elster:
27. Chursächsischer Sommer (summer concerts in the spa region)
09 May to 09 June 2024, Dresden:
Enjoy the beauty of classical and contemporary music at the Dresden Music Festival.
12 May to 19 May 2024, Dresden:
Be enchanted by the 52nd International Dixieland Festival, Europe's longest-established old-time Jazz festival.
17 May to 20 May 2024, Leipzig:
Wave Gotik Convention - largest Gothic festival worldwide
31 May to 02 June 2024, Leipzig:
Celebrate the city of Leipzig at the popular annual City fair.
31 May to 09 June 2024, Annaberg-Buchholz:
Be a part of "Annaberger KÄT". The public fair is the largest and most richly traditional folk festival in the Ore Mountains.
07 June to 16 June 2024, Leipzig:
Bach Festival under the motto "Bach - we are FAMILY"
14 June to 14 July 2024, Leipzig:
UEFA EURO 2024: four matches in Leipzig
02 August to 18 August 2024, Moritzburg:
Be inspired by international chamber music at the Moritzburg Festival.
16 August to 18 August 2024, Dresden:
Be part of the annual Dresden "Canaletto" City fair and celebrate its 25th edition.
24 August 2024 to 05 January 2025 and 24 August to 17 November 2024, Dresden:
To mark the 250th birthday of the most famous German Romantic artist, the Dresden State Art Collections are staging a major exhibition in the Albertinum and the Kupferstich-Kabinett about Caspar David Friedrich and his remarkable work.
3 Saturdays in September 2024, Moritzburg:
Marvel at beautiful horses at the Stallions' parades in Moritzburg.
27 September to 29 September 2024, Meissen and Radebeul:
Enjoy Saxon wine at the Meissen Wine Festival and the Autumn Wine Festival in nearby Radebeul.
November - December 2024
Christmas markets and events in towns, villages, palaces, vineyards etc.
26 November to 23 December 2024, Leipzig:
Have a merry Christmas season at Leipzig Christmas market.
27 November to 24 December 2024, Dresden:
Visit the 590th Dresdner Striezelmarkt, which is Germany's oldest Christmas market.
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