Celebrate the Stunning Fetes of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia
Prepare for an unforgettable summer of music in the heart of Germany as Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia are set to host a diverse array of festivals. Here's a roundup of the confirmed events and dates for the upcoming season.
Kicking off the summer festivities is the Open Air Oettersdorf from July 25 to 27, 2025. This three-day event promises a diverse mix of blues, punk rock, German rock, and indie, attracting music lovers from far and wide.
From July 31 to August 2, the Full Rewind Festival will take place in Löbnitz near Leipzig, with American metal band Machine Head as the first headliner. This year's festival will be more international than ever, with a unique blend of Sahel Sounds from Niger meeting Leipzig indie-pop, and Belgian electro meeting rock from Greiz.
The Highfield Festival, an indie-rock festival featuring national and international music greats, will take place from August 17th to 25th at the Sturmthal Lake in Großpösna near Leipzig.
For opera enthusiasts, the Erfurt Domstufen-Festspiele will present the opera "La Bohème" by Giacomo Puccini in the summer of 2025. The opera will be staged on the steps of the Erfurt Cathedral, with many more dates until August 31st. Tickets usually sell out quickly for this popular event.
The 14th Ancient Trance Festival - Festival for Jew's Harp and World Music will take place from July 31st to August 3rd, 2025 in Taucha near Leipzig, featuring a lineup that includes ALI, Porangui, Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Wang Li, Etran de L'air, among others.
The Festival L*abore in the Vogtland promises relaxation and musical discoveries and will take place from August 1st to 3rd, 2025 in Hauptmannsgrün near Zwickau.
The Dessauer Sommer Open-Air 2025 will take place over two consecutive Saturdays in July at the Paul-Greifzu-Stadion in Dessau-Roßlau. More details about the lineup are yet to be announced.
Ticket sales for the Full Rewind Festival are ongoing, and the lineup continues to grow. Keep an eye on the festival's official website for updates.
For those interested in local and regional events, the Auerworld Festival will take place from July 24 to 27, marking its 24th edition, at the Weidenrutenpalast in Bad Sulza OT Auerstedt. The Metal Embrace Festival, an annual music festival in Barleben, will take place on September 12, 2025, featuring bands from various metal subgenres.
The next edition of the Kulturarena Jena will take place from July 2 to August 17, 2025, with concerts by Tocotronic, Zartmann, Zaz, Ebow & Bia Ferreira, Bummelkasten, Edwin Rosen, Amy Macdonald, Max Herre & Joy Denalane, Thomas D & The KBCS, and Bonaparte "The Quiet Show".
Lastly, the Yiddish Summer Weimar celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025 and brings Klezmer, Yiddish song, dance, and language to Weimar from July 12th to August 17th. Confirmed acts include The Kooks, Nina Chuba, K.I.Z., Deichkind, Clueso, Blond, Paula Hartmann, Kontra K, Ikkimel, Madsen, Von Wegen Lisbeth, Bilderbuch, and Alli Neumann.
While detailed lineups for some festivals are yet to be announced, music fans in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia can look forward to an exciting summer of music. Keep an eye on festival websites and official social media channels for the latest updates.
- For lovers of various music genres, the Highfield Festival, an indie-rock festival featuring national and international music greats, is scheduled from August 17th to 25th at Sturmthal Lake in Großpösna near Leipzig.
- The Auerworld Festival, marking its 24th edition, will take place from July 24 to 27 at the Weidenrutenpalast in Bad Sulza OT Auerstedt, offering a selection of local and regional events.
- The cultural scene in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia extends beyond music, with the Yiddish Summer Weimar celebrating its 25th anniversary from July 12th to August 17th, featuring Klezmer, Yiddish song, dance, and language performances.
