Chemnitz becomes a cultural capital: 1000 events inspire visitors!

Chemnitz becomes a cultural capital: 1000 events inspire visitors!

Chemnitz, Deutschland - In less than three months, Chemnitz becomes the pulsating center of culture! After intensive preparations, the celebration of the Culture Capital of Culture in 2025 starts after intensive preparations. A radiant program with around 1000 events and a variety of projects awaits visitors from near and far. Chemnitz, once known as Karl-Marx City, has now proudly fought for the title and invites everyone to discover their cultural diversity!

The program, which extends to more than 400 pages, is bursting with highlights: from the extraordinary show to Edvard Munch, which confronts humanity with the topic of fear, to the premiere of a modern opera based on Werner Bräunig's famous novel “Rummelplatz”. Art from all over the world is presented at the unique “Museum Circle” and the connections between Chemnitz and the region are brought alive. Fans of sports culture can look forward to a marathon that transforms the streets into the longest stage in the world and ensures musical ecstatic highlights!

chemnitz: a cultural heart beats!

The program under the title "C the Unseen" not only reflects the city's less noticeable past, but also brings the unknown to light. Minister of Culture Claudia Roth emphasizes the importance of the event and says: "The cultural program shows in an impressive way where the cultural heart of Europe will beat in 2025: in Chemnitz!» Every week, countless projects and citizens' events are offered that strengthen the sense of community and activate civil society.

With over 250,000 inhabitants, Chemnitz is the fourth largest city in East Germany and enjoys the honor of being the cultural capital in 2025 - to Berlin, Weimar and Essen. The city has big plans: With a dazzling street festival at the opening, 2 million guests are expected over the course of the year who can immerse themselves in the lively cultural scene. Chemnitz, get ready for the most culturally exciting time of your life!