Begehungen art festival
Contemporary art in a power plant
[18 July - 17 August]
The colourful Esse, visible everywhere in Chemnitz, is part of a decommissioned lignite-fired power plant. In the midst of this impressive industrial architecture, the Begehungen art festival is dedicated to topics such as resource consumption, biodiversity and climate change - with an international exhibition, concerts, readings, films, lectures and debates.
ibug
Urban art in the industrial area
[three weekends in August/September]
Ibug (abbreviation for industrial brownfield redevelopment) is one of the most important festivals for urban art in Europe. International artists transform the empty halls of an abandoned building into a positive utopia of the possible.
Fritz51 Concrete Festival
between, on and with concrete
[26 September - 18 October]
At the Fritz51 Betonfestival, visual art meets the sound of prefabricated buildings. The Chemnitz Wirkbau will open its doors and honour the art of Eastern Modernism with an exhibition. Just a few steps away, at the Atomino, music and performances will take to the stage.
Concrete blooming festival
The future takes over!
[8 - 12 October]
At the Betonblühen Festival, young people from Chemnitz show how loud, creative and diverse their city can be. Five days full of concerts, art, discussions and hands-on activities - completely free of charge and at the city's best locations.
Planting festival: Harvest
Plant, care and celebrate
[19 - 26 October]
On the spade, get set, go! apple trees will be planted in Chemnitz and the Capital of Culture Region during the week-long planting festival under the motto "Harvest". There will also be an extensive accompanying programme. The planting festival is part of the Chemnitz 2025 main project Living Neighbourhood, which focuses on a green city and coming together in nature.
