Things to Do in Dresden, Germany

Dresden hosts approximately 400 upcoming events, with around 150 scheduled for the next 30 days in this city of about 560,000 people founded in 1206. Roughly 10% of these listings are free, offering accessible options for visitors. The programme is dominated by Concerts & Live Music with about 100 events, followed by Theater & Performing Arts at around 70. Other significant categories include Sports & Fitness with about 40 entries, and Community & Social, Comedy, and Food & Drink events totaling roughly 80 combined. Key venues hosting these activities include the Dresdner Weihnachts-Circus, GrooveStation, BallsportARENA Dresden, Kulturhafen Dresden, Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, and Schauburg. Notable performers with upcoming dates feature Andreas Gabalier, dArtagnan, Linella, Kontrollverlust, and Ikan Hyu. This diverse schedule ensures a wide range of entertainment choices for residents and tourists alike throughout the month.

City facts

Weather

3°C · Overcast · High 6° / low 1°C · 99% precip

Population

564,904 (2024)

Area

328.5 km²

Elevation

126 m

Founded

1206

Source: Wikidata