Chemnitz 2025: Cultural capital celebrates unknowns - secure admission now!

Chemnitz 2025: Cultural capital celebrates unknowns - secure admission now!

Chemnitz, Deutschland - On July 2, 2025, the city of Chemnitz invites you to the Maximilianstrasse 26 at the opening event of its time as the capital of culture in Europe. Under the title "Capital of Culture - what is, what remains, what can be?" Avoid exciting insights and discussions about the future development of this important award. Ulf Kallscheidt, program manager of "Chemnitz 2025", and Dagmar Ruscheinskey, the mayor of Chemnitz, are expected as the most prominent guests. The event is moderated by Wolfgang Dersch, the city's cultural officer. Admission is free of charge, so everyone has the opportunity to be part of this event, the Regensburg describes as pioneering for the cultural landscape of the region.

With the motto "C the Unseen", Chemnitz wants to draw attention to what is often overlooked in the city and its surroundings. This focus aims to put the stories, places and people in the light that stand away from the usual tourist paths. The program is opened by an impulse lecture by Ulf Kallscheidt, which illuminates the key points of the campaign. Afterwards, a discussion round and an exchange about the future of the Cultural City Region are planned.

a cultural heritage to touch

The Chemnitz region and its surroundings can look back on an impressive industrial past. The textile, mechanical engineering, railway and automotive industry have made a significant contribution to the economic heyday. In particular, mining in the Ore Mountains once turned the region into an economic stronghold, which also explains the traditional handicrafts, which is known far beyond the borders of Germany. The Erzgebirge/Krušnohorí Montan region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019, which underlines the historical and cultural-tourist attraction of the region. According to reports from Chemnitz 2025, industrialization grew an enormous wealth that not only increased the prosperity of people, but also promoted art and culture.

The city of Chemnitz itself presents itself with a mixture of industrial culture, east modern and a rich range of museums, theaters and open spaces for subculture. The event, which officially begins on January 18, 2025, is only the start of a full cultural year that offers numerous festivals, exhibitions, performances and workshops. The high density of historical castles that extend from different epochs to the baroque period is another highlight for those interested in culture. The region also offers a wide range of opportunities for hiking and cycling friends.

invitation to discovery

The upcoming events in Chemnitz are not only from local actors: inside, but also by national and international artists: designed inside. The offer aims to create encounters and experiences that make the history and contemporary culture of the region tangible. The conversion of the Hartmann factory, which is to act as an international contact point, is one of the central measures to promote cultural exchange and networking.