Kulturkracher on the cathedral square: The Dresden Dolls & Co. Experience live!

Kulturkracher on the cathedral square: The Dresden Dolls & Co. Experience live!

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the St. Pöltner cathedral square is transformed into a pulsating music stage. As part of the open-air event, top-class artists will appear, including the legendary band The Dresden Dolls , which is known for their intensive theatrical appearances. This cult band was founded 25 years ago by Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione in Boston. Their music style includes elements from punk, chanson and variety.

But other artists also set exciting accents. The French singer Jehnny Beth known through her band Savages, the audience will inspire with her dark art rock and electronic sounds. In addition, the London Post-Punk-Band Dry Cleaning Present language acrobatics and dry satire. The line-up is rounded off by the Laundromat Chicks , a St. Pöltner band that ensures a fresh air with their jangle and power pop.

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The event format is made possible by cooperation between the city of St. Pölten, the state of Lower Austria and the Festspielhaus. The aim is to bring culture to the city and thus be part of the Culture of Culture St. Pölten in 2024. The St. Pöltner cathedral square will not only be an event location this weekend, but a real music playground.

For music lovers there is an attractive ticket offer: With the password early15 you get a 15 % discount on the tickets that are available via the website of the Festspielhaus www.festSpielhaus.at

The musical journey on the St. Pöltner cathedral square begins earlier when the Tonkünstler orchestra with the “Friends” program prepares the topic of wine musically. A large number of music styles are presented during this time, including classical, punk cabaret, indie rock and electrical, and highlights the diverse cultural offer of the region. Further details on other upcoming cultural events in Austria can be found on www.kulturevents-austria.at .