{"id":38403,"date":"2026-02-17T11:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/uncategorized\/dresden-2025-a-year-full-of-highlights\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T08:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T06:16:08","slug":"dresden-2025-a-year-full-of-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/en\/events-en\/dresden-2025-a-year-full-of-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Dresden 2025: A year full of highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new year has only just begun, but Dresden&#8217;s events calendar is already packed with highlights. Under the motto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-dresden-elbland.de\/tanzstadt\">&#8216;Dresden dances&#8217;<\/a>, the city is celebrating its <strong>impressive dance tradition<\/strong>, including the 100th anniversary of the Palucca School of Dance and the 200th anniversary of the Semper Opera Ballet. But Dresden has much more to offer: The <strong>Ostrale<\/strong> transforms the city into a centre of contemporary art, the <strong>Dresden Music Festival<\/strong> celebrates love with moving sounds, and sports fans can look forward to the <strong>Finals<\/strong> of the German Championships in various sports. Don&#8217;t miss the highlights of Dresden in 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dance-music-art-and-sport-highlights-2025-in-dresden\">Dance, music, art and sport: Highlights 2025 in Dresden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-100-years-of-the-palucca-university-of-dance\">100 years of the Palucca University of Dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 1920s, Dresden was the centre of a new, revolutionary art of dance. Right at the forefront: Gret Palucca, icon of expressive dance and founder of today&#8217;s <strong>Palucca University of Dance<\/strong>. The 100th anniversary of the dance institution will be celebrated throughout 2025 with dance performances, workshops and much more. One of the highlights is the <strong>dance gala \u2018DRESDANCE 2025\u2019<\/strong> on 29 March at the Staatsoperette Dresden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When?<\/strong> From 8 January (Gret Palucca&#8217;s birthday) to the end of 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> Various locations in Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palucca.eu\/en\/current-events\/100-years-palucca-university-2025\">Further information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-semperoperaball-100-years-of-glamour-and-elegance\">SemperOperaball: 100 years of glamour and elegance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February, the Semperoper becomes the glamorous venue for an extraordinary event: the <strong>SemperOperaball<\/strong> follows in the courtly tradition of Augustus the Strong and, with up to 2,500 guests, is one of the largest and most beautiful opera balls in Europe. On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, this traditional event promises a special blend of elegance, glamour and historical splendour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 7 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> Semperoper, Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/semperopernball.de\/\">Further information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SemperOpernball_Sven-Doering-Agentur-Focus-DML-BY.jpg\" alt=\"G\u00e4ste beim Dresdner SemperOpernball zum 100-j\u00e4hrigen Jubil\u00e4um in der festlich geschm\u00fcckten Semperoper.\" class=\"wp-image-38189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SemperOpernball_Sven-Doering-Agentur-Focus-DML-BY.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SemperOpernball_Sven-Doering-Agentur-Focus-DML-BY-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SemperOpernball_Sven-Doering-Agentur-Focus-DML-BY-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Dresden Semper Opera Ball has been combining tradition and elegance in the magnificent Semper Opera House for 100 years. Photo: Sven D\u00f6ring \/ Agentur Focus (DML-BY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-350-years-of-elbvenezian-carnival\">350 years of Elbvenezian Carnival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With masks, music and Venetian flair, a festival that already delighted Augustus the Strong returns at the end of February. The <strong>Elbvenetian Carnival<\/strong> was celebrated in Dresden 350 years ago, inspired by Johann Adolf Hasse, who came to the Saxon court from Venice. 350 years later, the tradition is revived with historical costumes, glamorous masked balls and artistic performances and is one of the highlights of Dresden 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 28 February to 2 March 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> Historic Old Town, Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elbvenezianischercarneval.de\/english\/\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Elbvenezia.-Carneval_Tommy-Halfter-DML-BY_neu-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maskierte Teilnehmer in pr\u00e4chtigen Kost\u00fcmen feiern den Elbvenezianischen Carneval in Dresden.\" class=\"wp-image-32442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Elbvenezia.-Carneval_Tommy-Halfter-DML-BY_neu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Elbvenezia.-Carneval_Tommy-Halfter-DML-BY_neu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Elbvenezia.-Carneval_Tommy-Halfter-DML-BY_neu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Elbvenezia.-Carneval_Tommy-Halfter-DML-BY_neu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Elbvenezia.-Carneval_Tommy-Halfter-DML-BY_neu-1035x690.jpg 1035w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Elbvenezia.-Carneval_Tommy-Halfter-DML-BY_neu.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Elbvenezian Carnival was first celebrated in Dresden 350 years ago. Photo: Tommy Halfter (DML-BY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-200-years-of-the-semperoper-ballet\">200 years of the Semperoper Ballet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Court conductor Carl Maria von Weber, who is considered the founder of romantic opera, established the first permanent ballet ensemble at the Saxon court in 1825. Since then, the Semperoper Ballett has developed into one of the most important companies in Germany. It is celebrating its 200th birthday on 1 April with a big anniversary open-air performance on Theaterplatz. In addition, impressive ballet performances can be experienced in the Semperoper throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 1 April 2025 Anniversary Open Air and year-round performances in the Semperoper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where? Theaterplatz, 01067 Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semperoper.de\/en\/index.html\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Der-Nussknacker.jpg\" alt=\"Szene aus \u201eDer Nussknacker\u201c in der Semperoper Dresden, Teil des vielf\u00e4ltigen Ballettprogramms im Jubil\u00e4umsjahr 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-28465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Der-Nussknacker.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Der-Nussknacker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Der-Nussknacker-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In 2025, the Semperoper Dresden will be presenting classical and modern ballet, including masterpieces such as \u2018The Nutcracker\u2019. Photo: Semperoper Dresden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dresden-days-of-contemporary-music\">Dresden Days of Contemporary Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In April, <strong>HELLERAU<\/strong> becomes a meeting place for the avant-garde. Founded in 1987, the international festival combines modern sound art with new technologies, such as AI compositions and 3D sound. In co-operation with the S\u00e4chsische Staatskapelle Dresden, the renowned Ensemble Modern and leading institutions for experimental music such as Ars Electronica and IRCAM Paris, pioneering projects are created and performed for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 4 to 20 April 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> HELLERAU, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 56, 01109 Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellerau.org\/en\/\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-53rd-international-dixieland-festival\">53rd International Dixieland Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In May, the city swings to the rhythm of jazz. <strong>Europe&#8217;s oldest jazz festival<\/strong> invites music lovers of all generations to enjoy around 250 hours of music &#8211; half of which is free. There is an international line-up with 39 bands and soloists as well as highlights such as the <strong>Dresden Jazz Mile<\/strong>, the <strong>family festival at the zoo<\/strong> and the <strong>legendary Riverboat Shuffle<\/strong> on the Elbe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 11 to 18 May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> Various venues in the city centre, in the city area and in the surrounding area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixielandfestival-dresden.com\/\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dixielandfestival-Open-Air-Gala-1-\u00a9-Foto-Hendrik-Meyer-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Musicians on stage at the Dixieland Festival in Dresden, thrilling the audience with energetic jazz music.\" class=\"wp-image-34359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dixielandfestival-Open-Air-Gala-1-\u00a9-Foto-Hendrik-Meyer-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dixielandfestival-Open-Air-Gala-1-\u00a9-Foto-Hendrik-Meyer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dixielandfestival-Open-Air-Gala-1-\u00a9-Foto-Hendrik-Meyer-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dixielandfestival-Open-Air-Gala-1-\u00a9-Foto-Hendrik-Meyer-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dixielandfestival-Open-Air-Gala-1-\u00a9-Foto-Hendrik-Meyer-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dixielandfestival-Open-Air-Gala-1-\u00a9-Foto-Hendrik-Meyer-1033x690.jpg 1033w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rousing highlights of the Dixieland Festival inspire the audience with lively jazz music. Photo: Hendrik Meyer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dresden-music-festival-under-the-sign-of-love\">Dresden Music Festival: Under the sign of love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, the <strong>Dresden Music Festival<\/strong> will make love its central theme. Whether pop singer Ronan Keating, Lars Eidinger with love poems or Wagner in a historical performance &#8211; music becomes a message of solidarity. With 61 concerts at 24 atmospheric venues, the festival focuses on \u2018love as a response to hatred, violence and indifference\u2019, as artistic director Jan Vogler emphasises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 17 May to 14 June 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> Various venues in Dresden and the surrounding area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikfestspiele.com\/en\/\">Further information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Musikfestspiele-Dresden-Magazin-1024x412.jpg\" alt=\"Das Dresdner Festspielorchester, hier beim Er\u00f6ffnungskonzert der Dresdner Musikfestspiele 2019.\" class=\"wp-image-21483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Musikfestspiele-Dresden-Magazin-1024x412.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Musikfestspiele-Dresden-Magazin-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Musikfestspiele-Dresden-Magazin-768x309.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Musikfestspiele-Dresden-Magazin.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Dresden Festival Orchestra, here at the opening concert of the Dresden Music Festival. Photo: Oliver Killig<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15th-ostrale-biennale-o25-dialogue-colour\">15th OSTRALE Biennale O25: \u2018Dialogue Colour\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>15th OSTRALE Biennale 2025<\/strong> is dedicated to the power of colour as a versatile means of expression in art and society. The international exhibition, which takes place every two years, presents contemporary art that not only deals with socially relevant topics such as climate change, war and hope, but also depicts the most spectacular contemporary historical positions. The result is a dialogue that is deeply moving and thought-provoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When?<\/strong> 7 June to 5 October 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> robotron canteen and other locations in Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ostrale.de\/en\/\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dresden-Kultur-23-Ostrale.jpg\" alt=\"Kunstwerke bei der 15. OSTRALE-Ausstellung in der robotron-Kantine Dresden, pr\u00e4sentiert vom Zentrum f\u00fcr zeitgen\u00f6ssische Kunst.\" class=\"wp-image-31136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dresden-Kultur-23-Ostrale.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dresden-Kultur-23-Ostrale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dresden-magazin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Dresden-Kultur-23-Ostrale-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For the 15th time, the OSTRALE &#8211; Centre for Contemporary Art is organising its international art exhibition in the robotron canteen and other locations in Dresden. Photo: F. Leyser, A. Dittmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finals-2025-multisport-in-dresden\">FINALS 2025: Multisport in Dresden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>FINALS 2025<\/strong> will make Dresden the centre of sporting excellence: Germany&#8217;s best athletes will compete at this multi-sport event, where national championships will be held in 19 different sports. Classics such as archery, fencing, climbing, rowing, triathlon and basketball meet exciting new disciplines such as lacrosse, badminton, sports acrobatics and 7-man rugby. Dance sport is also a thrilling part of the programme with breaking (better known as breakdancing). An absolute highlight of 2025 in Dresden &#8211; and not just for sports enthusiasts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 31 July to 3 August 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> In and around the Heinz Steyer Stadium and the Ostra Sports Park, Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diefinals.de\/\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-world-transplant-games-sport-and-life\">World Transplant Games: Sport and life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>World Transplant Games<\/strong> are a celebration of life and sport at which around 2,000 organ transplant athletes from 60 countries compete in 17 different disciplines. For the first time in the over 40-year history of this event, a German city is taking on the role of host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> 17 to 25 August 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where?<\/strong> Heinz Steyer Stadium and other sports venues in Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wtg2025.com\/\">More information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new year has only just begun, but Dresden&#8217;s events calendar is already packed with highlights. 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