Dresden Events - Our event tips

In a thriving city like Dresden, fantastic events, concerts and performances attract visitors to the city's streets and stages almost every day. With such an impressive backdrop as the Dresden skyline, it's no wonder. In summer in particular, the Elbe terraces are transformed into a place to be. Summer cinema, classical concerts and modern pop music really bring the cultural city of Dresden to life.

However, the highlight of Biel is undoubtedly the annual Dresden Striezelmarkt on the Altmarkt - not only Germany's oldest, but also probably the most beautiful Christmas market to get you in the mood for the upcoming festive season.

If you are looking for a real classical music experience, then take a look at the programme calendar of the Dresden Semperoper - an absolute recommendation for lovers of classical music, operettas or ballet when visiting Dresden. The top-class programme is always changing.

We'd love to show you all the events in Dresden here, but these are just a few of our highlights.


Our Dresden event tips:


Event - 54th International Dixiland Festival

10.05. - 17.05.2026
The Dixieland Festival invites jazz fans from all over the world to celebrate their music together with well-known artists from the scene. Watch out: The event takes place at several locations in Dresden.

Event - Dresden Music Festival

14.05. - 14.06.2026
Attention all classical music fans: The Dresden Music Festival, one of the largest and most renowned classical music festivals in Europe, starts again on 17 May.

Event - Elbhang Festival

26.06. - 28.06.2026
Between Loschwitz and Pillnitz, over 200 events are on offer, from live music and children's programmes to dance and theatre. Watch out: The event takes place at several locations in Dresden.

Event - 16th Dresden Castle Night

25.07.2026
More than 250 artists from classical music to rock perform on more than 15 stages along the parks of the three Elbe castles. The strolling evening comes to a perfect end with fireworks.

Event - Kaisermania

31.07. & 01.08.2026 // 07.08. & 08.08.2026
In summer, Dresden becomes the epicentre of German pop culture with Kaisermania. Roland Kaiser has been delighting his fans with his concerts on the banks of the Elbe for over 20 years now.

Event - Dresden City Festival

Banda Internationale
14.08. - 16.08.2026
The three-day spectacle takes place against what is probably the most beautiful backdrop in Germany - the world-famous Dresden Old Town skyline with the Frauenkirche, Dresden Castle and the Semper Opera House.

Event - Open Winery Days

29. & 30.08.2026
Attention wine lovers: Here you have the opportunity to visit some of the more than 50 wineries and taste exquisite wines from the region. The event is accompanied by an art and culture programme.

Event - Pyrogames - Duel of the fireworks

24.10.2026
Germany's best pyrotechnicians will once again be competing on the banks of the Elbe this year. Experience the breathtaking sight of the most spectacular fireworks displays of the year.
Fireworks at the end of the film nights on the banks of the Elbe