Kultur-Highlight 2025: Chemnitz celebrates Katarina Witt and big stars!

Kultur-Highlight 2025: Chemnitz celebrates Katarina Witt and big stars!

The prestigious European Culture Prize will be awarded in Chemnitz in 2025, an event that already excites the mind. On May 9, the gala will take place in the magnificent opera house, where Katarina Witt and actor Matthias Schweighöfer are awarded among others. Witt, who was born in her hometown, is recognized for her life's work, especially for her commitment in the promotion of young talents with disabilities. The renowned designer Wolfgang Joop is also awarded the prize for his life's work. The awarding of the "European Young Prize" to the traditional Dresden Kreuzchor, which is praised as a "lighthouse for Saxony", is particularly outstanding.

gala with international stars

Numerous prominent guests and laudators are expected for the gala. The fans of the figure skating are likely to be particularly excited, because Witt's former partner Brian Boitano will hold a moving laudation for them. His visit from the USA ensures additional tension, while the well -known trumpeter Till Brönner will also hold a laudation. The musical accompaniment takes over the 80s band Alphaville and the Grammy winner Purple Disco Machine, which appear together with the Robert Schumann Philharmonie.

The award of the European Cultural Prize, which has been honored for their extraordinary cultural achievements since 2012, is organized by an exclusive team, while Chemnitz is also in Europe in 2025. The event promises to become a highlight of the city's cultural life and to attract international attention. Like Sonntagsachsen.de and tag24.de led to what further shine contributes to this prestigious event.