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May 5, 2026
Alex Christensen is coming back to Zwickau in December

Alex Christensen is one of Germany's most successful producers. With global hits like “Das Boot,” “Around The World,” and “United,” he defined the '90s ...

Alex Christensen is one of Germany's most successful producers. With global hits like “Das Boot,” “Around The World,” and “United,” he defined the '90s ...

Alex Christensen is one of Germany’s most successful producers. With global hits like “Das Boot,” “Around The World,” and “United,” he played a major role in shaping the 1990s and helped kickstart the dance and techno boom. The focal point of the production is, of course, Alex Christensen himself. Rhythm Is A Dancer, Sonic Empire, ...

March 17, 2026
Spring issue of KultourZeit online

Spring is fast approaching, which means it’s high time for our next issue of KultourZeit. You can look forward to great tips for the outdoor concert season at the ...

Spring is fast approaching, so it’s high time for our next...

Spring is fast approaching, which means it’s high time for our next issue of KultourZeit. You can look forward to great tips for the outdoor concert season at the ...

May 5, 2026
Farmers' Market on May 13

The Fresh Market is one of the regular markets held in Zwickau. On the Wednesday before Ascension Day, a small group of vendors will once again be waiting for you at the Main Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with regional products. In the ...

The fresh produce market is one of the regular markets held in Zwickau. On the Wednesday before Easter ...

The Fresh Market is one of the regular markets held in Zwickau. On the Wednesday before Ascension Day, a small group of vendors will once again be waiting for you at the Main Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with regional products. In the ...

May 5, 2026
Oktoberfest in Zwickau – grab your tickets now

The fun is about to kick off again, as the Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau invites you to the traditional "Saxon-Bavarian Oktoberfest" on October 23 and 24, 2026. ...

The fun is about to kick off again, because on October 23 and 24, 2026, ...

The fun is about to kick off again, as the Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau invites you to the traditional "Saxon-Bavarian Oktoberfest" on October 23 and 24, 2026. ...

May 4, 2026
Music legend Jethro Tull is set to take the open-air stage this summer

With The Curiosity Tour 2026, the legendary prog-rock pioneers are now returning to the stage—a rousing celebration of their remarkable ...

With The Curiosity Tour 2026, the legendary prog-rock pioneers are now returning to ...

With The Curiosity Tour 2026, the legendary prog-rock pioneers are now returning to the stage—a rousing celebration of their remarkable ...

May 4, 2026
Inge Borg—Grand Dame of the Radeberger Beer Theater—visits Zwickau

The grand dame of the Radeberg Beer Theater is on the road again, bringing with her all her stories and plenty of carry-on luggage in ...

The grand dame of the Radeberg Beer Theater is back on the road, with ...

The grand dame of the Radeberg Beer Theater is on the road again, bringing with her all her stories and plenty of carry-on luggage in ...

April 23, 2026
Summer in Our Region – New Issue Now Online!

Early summer in the Zwickau region has plenty to offer culturally—and now planning is even easier: The new online cultural calendar, Zeitsprung, is ...

Early summer in the Zwickau region has plenty to offer culturally—and now ...

Early summer in the Zwickau region has plenty to offer culturally—and now planning is even easier: The new online cultural calendar, Zeitsprung, is ...

April 21, 2026
Explore the heart of Zwickau - the next Saxony Market is coming up

Every last Wednesday of the month, the popular and always well-attended Sachsenmarkt invites visitors to Zwickau. The second event of the year, where once again...

On the last Wednesday of every month, the popular and always well-attended ...

Every last Wednesday of the month, the popular and always well-attended Sachsenmarkt invites visitors to Zwickau. The second event of the year, where once again...

March 30, 2026
The Fresh Market opens in April

Fresh local produce The Fresh Market is finally back on April 8. After the market season officially kicked off last Wednesday with the big Saxony Market, the two markets will take place in ...

Fresh local food The farmers' market is finally back on April 8. After the market season began on ...

Fresh local produce The Fresh Market is finally back on April 8. After the market season officially kicked off last Wednesday with the big Saxony Market, the two markets will take place in ...

March 19, 2026
Holiday on Ice will return to Zwickau with a new show in 2027

More than 22,000 guests attended the "Cinema of Dreams" Holiday on Ice show at the Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau this year. Amazing lighting effects, breathtaking ...

More than 22,000 guests attended the event this year at the Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau...

More than 22,000 guests attended the "Cinema of Dreams" Holiday on Ice show at the Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau this year. Amazing lighting effects, breathtaking ...

March 19, 2026
The Firebirds with Jukebox on September 18, 2026, at "Neue Welt"

With their sizzling rhythms and unforgettable melodies, these five talented musicians from Leipzig bring the spirit of an entire era to the ...

The five talented musicians from Leipzig bring their hot ...

With their sizzling rhythms and unforgettable melodies, these five talented musicians from Leipzig bring the spirit of an entire era to the ...

March 19, 2026
"Affection Among Friends" in November in Zwickau

At long last, the well-known band "Zärtlichkeiten mit Freunden" is leaving the dusty, well-trodden paths of Central German rock music and cautiously venturing...

Finally, the well-known band "Zärtlichkeiten mit Freunden" is leaving the ...

At long last, the well-known band "Zärtlichkeiten mit Freunden" is leaving the dusty, well-trodden paths of Central German rock music and cautiously venturing...

March 19, 2026
Machine Head at the Sparkassen-Arena in Zwickau in April

Even more than three decades after the release of their legendary debut album “Burn My Eyes,” the California-based ...

Even more than three decades after the release of their legendary ...

Even more than three decades after the release of their legendary debut album “Burn My Eyes,” the California-based ...

March 19, 2026
The open-air season at the outdoor theater features some great artists

We're all starting to look forward to outdoor events again—and our outdoor stage is gradually waking up from its winter slumber...

We're all starting to look forward to outdoor events...

We're all starting to look forward to outdoor events again—and our outdoor stage is gradually waking up from its winter slumber...

March 17, 2026
Spring, variety, and an authentic market experience—the new Saxony Market season is here!

With the arrival of spring, a very special kind of life returns to the squares and markets of ...

With the arrival of spring, a very special kind of life awakens once again...

With the arrival of spring, a very special kind of life returns to the squares and markets of ...

March 9, 2026
Spring Time Leap Online

The latest issue of *Zeitsprung*, packed with lots of great springtime ideas for your free time, is available to browse here and is also now available at all the usual locations. ...

The new issue of *Zeitsprung*, packed with lots of great springtime ideas for your free time, ...

The latest issue of *Zeitsprung*, packed with lots of great springtime ideas for your free time, is available to browse here and is also now available at all the usual locations. ...

January 14, 2026
No Angels are coming to the Zwickau Open-Air Stage this summer

On November 9, 2001, they took the stage at our Sparkassen-Arena (then known as the Zwickau City Hall) for the first time and thrilled 5,500 fans with their catchy ...

On November 9, 2001, they took the stage at our Sparkassen-Arena for the first time (back then ...

On November 9, 2001, they took the stage at our Sparkassen-Arena (then known as the Zwickau City Hall) for the first time and thrilled 5,500 fans with their catchy ...

January 13, 2026
Children's Carnival at the "Neue Welt"

On February 15, 2026, starting at 3 p.m., the "Neue Welt" concert and ballroom will be transformed into a colorful Carnival paradise for children! In the beautifully decorated hall, young and old alike can look forward to...

On February 15, 2026, starting at 3 p.m., the "Neue Welt" concert and ballroom will be transformed into a ...

On February 15, 2026, starting at 3 p.m., the "Neue Welt" concert and ballroom will be transformed into a colorful Carnival paradise for children! In the beautifully decorated hall, young and old alike can look forward to...

December 29, 2025
Weekly markets are starting

The new year is just around the corner, and so are the Deutsche Marktgilde’s weekly markets in Neuplanitz, Marienthal, and Marienplatz. First market days of 2026: Neuplanitz: January 2, 2026 Marienthal: ...

The new year is just around the corner, and so are the Deutsche Marktgilde’s weekly markets at the following locations...

The new year is just around the corner, and so are the Deutsche Marktgilde’s weekly markets in Neuplanitz, Marienthal, and Marienplatz. First market days of 2026: Neuplanitz: January 2, 2026 Marienthal: ...