Logo of the Capital of Culture 2025

Opening of the European Capital of Culture year

European Makers of Democracy

A large stone sculpture of a man's head is embedded on a building surrounded by inscribed text. Below, illuminated abstract line drawings of people in various poses are visible on a city street at night.
A large stone sculpture of a man's head is embedded on a building surrounded by inscribed text. Below, illuminated abstract line drawings of people in various poses are visible on a city street at night.
Photo: Johannes Richter / Illustration: Ulrike Schell (Bikini Kommando)

The Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz opens with a day of celebration, including a variety of public events. Programme details with locations and times will be announced separately. Welcome to a day of celebration for the whole family, friends and guests from all over Europe.

When: 18 January 2025

Where? Various locations and city centre, Chemnitz

Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH

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 Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.