Koenigsbruecker Strasse, Dresden, DE, 01099
Founded in 1978, the Dresden Music Festival fills the city with a bewildering variety of musical events every May, spanning everything from opera, classical and contemporary music to global sounds and jazz.
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During the Dresden Summer Night of Museums, over 40 museums open in the evening, mimicking the 'long night' that galleries in other German cities have staged with great success. A special shuttle service provides easy travel between the different locations.
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A celebration of Saxony's rich culture of music, art, history and children's entertainment, the annual Dresden City Festival brings the crowds onto the streets of the city centre every year.
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Head down to the river to enjoy Dresden's Film Nights on the Elbe - a series of film screenings in the open air. The programme also features concerts, and highlights in 2009 include Rosenstolz and Die Toten Hosen.
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CYNET Art, held at Dresden's Festspielhaus Hellerau, explores the relationship between body, mind and machines, presenting work by artists from the spheres of internet art, interactive installation, performances, computer animation and audio-visuals.
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The Sandstein & Musik festival stages chamber, brass and orchestral concerts in idyllic venues around Dresden and is a delightful way to experience the beautiful local countryside. Each year the concerts centre on a different theme.
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The Dresden Christmas Market or <i>Striezelmarkt</i> as it's known locally is Germany's oldest, established in 1434, and fills the beautiful Old Town. The main market takes place in Münzgasse street, between the world-famous Frauenkirche church and the Brühlsche Terrasse.
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A highlight of Dresden's social calendar, the Semper Opera Ball sees guests donning their full-length ball gowns and brushing down their tuxedos. Held in the sumptuous Semper Opera House, this could be the perfect place to find your Prince Charming...
View Details ›FilmFest Dresden, at venues all over the city, showcases animated and short films. Already active before German reunification, it has become one of the more popular festivals in the past few years, with its prize-winning films touring the country.
View Details ›Established in 1992, the International Dance Week Dresden (<i>Tanzwoche</i>) brings the city to life with events merging dance, speech and musical theatre. Acclaimed dance companies perform indoors and outdoors throughout the city.
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