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Hat festival

The colourful festival of street art in Chemnitz city centre.
Photo: Johannes Richter

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Chemnitz, city centre
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entrance free of charge

From 29 May to 31 May 2026, the 9th HUTFESTIVAL - the festival of street art - will transform the alleyways and squares in Chemnitz city centre into a large open-air stage full of live music, clowning, artistry, juggling, fire shows, walking acts, art and street food. With diverse street artists and acts from many European nations, including local artists, the festival promises a spectacle full of surprises, amazement and magic. You'll discover funny, entertaining, touching, artistic and culinary delights at every turn.

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C³ Chemnitzer Veranstaltungszentren GmbH

HAT FESTIVAL

The HAT FESTIVAL - the festival of street performance - transforms the alleyways and squares in Chemnitz city centre into a large open-air stage full of live music, clowning, artistry, juggling, fire shows, walking acts, art and street food. With versatile street artists and acts from many nations, the festival promises a spectacle full of surprises, amazement and magic. The HAT FESTIVAL is part of the main programme of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025.

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European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.