Upcoming · Leipzig, Germany
Things to Do in Leipzig, Germany
Leipzig hosts around 800 upcoming events, with approximately 200 scheduled for the next 30 days in a city of about 620,000 people. Comedy leads the programme with roughly 300 listings, followed by concerts and live music at around 150, theater and performing arts near 100, and sports, fitness, business networking, movies, and film events totaling about 140 combined. Only about 5 percent of these events are free to attend. The most frequent venues include the Karli Comedy Club, KAOS, SAE Institute Leipzig, Quarterback Immobilien ARENA, Moritzbastei, and QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA. Notable performers with upcoming dates feature Karli Comedy, Schumann-Haus Leipzig, Cirque du Soleil: OVO, MAMMA MIA! - Das Original-Musical, and THE BIG TEASE - 1. Leipzig Burlesque Festival. This diverse selection ensures a wide range of options for visitors planning their month in the city.
City facts
- Population
- 615,932 (2025)
- Area
- 297.8 km²
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music129Theater & Performing Arts119Comedy276Festivals8Exhibitions & Art4Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink3Markets & Fairs10Sports & Fitness47Family & Kids10Nightlife & Clubbing19Hiking & Outdoors9Workshops & Classes36Talks & Lectures16Movies & Film34Community & Social25Business & Networking47Wellness & Mindfulness23Seasonal & Holiday5Literary14LGBTQ+1Conferences & Summits2Esports1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, 16 Oct
Sold out16:30 · Free
Hatha Yoga with Srijana
Familienzentrum Paunsdorf (Mütterzentrum e.V. Leipzig) · Wiesenstraße 20, 04329 Leipzig
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
18:00 · €15 +
Stadtschatzsuche Leipzig – Die Stadt als Spiel
Kurt-Masur-Platz 1 · Kurt-Masur-Platz 1, 04109 Leipzig
Community & Social
€15 +
19:00 · €15 +
Stadtschatzsuche Wien – Die Stadt als Spiel
Kurt-Masur-Platz 1 · Kurt-Masur-Platz 1, 04109 Leipzig
Community & Social
€15 +
19:00 · Free
Ostfrauen*Salon Leipzig mit Buchvorstellung Isabel Kittler
Connewitzer Verlagsbuchhandlung Peter Hinke · Connewitzer Verlagsbuchhandlung Peter Hinke, Schuhmachergäßchen 4, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Literary
Free
19:00 · See listing
Single Comedy Night (24-36 Jahre)
Karli Comedy Club · Peterskirchhof 1
Comedy
See listing
20:00 · €15 +
Stadtschatzsuche Wien – Die Stadt als Spiel
Kurt-Masur-Platz 1 · Kurt-Masur-Platz 1, 04109 Leipzig
Community & Social
€15 +
20:00 · See listing
die Comedy Show - New & Best Jokes
Karli Comedy Club · Peterskirchhof 1
Comedy
See listing
20:00 · See listing
Comedy Show | Stand-Up Comedy in Leipzig
Karli Comedy Club · Peterskirchhof 1
ComedyKarli Comedy
See listing
20:00 · See listing
Sotiria + special guest - Meine Liebe ist Gift - Tour 2026
Moritzbastei · Universitätsstraße 9
Concerts & Live MusicSotiria
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20:00 · See listing
Comedy Show - New & Best Jokes
Karli Comedy Club · Peterskirchhof 1
ComedyKarli Comedy
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Sat, 17 Oct
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Vintagemarkt x Floh am Lindenauer Markt
Lindenauer Markt, Leipzig
Festivals
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GRASSI-KOLLEG
GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst · Johannisplatz 5–11, 04103 Leipzig
Workshops & Classes
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Für Mitglieder: Einführung in die Holzwerkstatt
Makerspace Leipzig · Lindenthaler Straße 61-65, 04155 Leipzig
Workshops & Classes
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Moderenntag
Galopprennbahn Scheibenholz
Concerts & Live Music
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Die MINT-Mitmachausstellung
INSPIRATA · Deutscher Platz 4, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany
Family & Kids
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Krimi for One Ein Butler, eine Lady, viel Alkohol und ein Tigerfell
Mückenschlösschen
Comedy
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N39 Nights
N39 · Markt 17, 04109 Leipzig
Nightlife & Clubbing
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Leipziger Jazztage
Verschiedene Veranstaltungsorte Leipzig Innenstadt und Umgebung · 04109 Leipzig
Markets & Fairs
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Prinz Pi
Täubchenthal
Concerts & Live Music
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Schlossparkpflege mit der Auwaldstation
Auwaldstation · Schlossweg 11, 04159 Leipzig
Hiking & Outdoors
See listing
10:00 · €30 +
VFX & 3D Animation Workshop - Animation Basics
SAE Institute Leipzig · Petersstraße 15-17, 04109 Leipzig
Movies & Film
€30 +
19:00 · See listing
Schumanns Salon
Schumann-Haus Leipzig · Inselstraße 18
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
Rescheduled20:00 · See listing
Prinz Pi
Täubchenthal · Wachsmuthstraße 1
Concerts & Live MusicPrinz Pi
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20:00 · See listing
Comedy Show | Stand-Up Comedy in Leipzig
Karli Comedy Club · Peterskirchhof 1
ComedyKarli Comedy
See listing
Sun, 18 Oct
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The Invite
Regina-Palast
Movies & Film
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Marteria
Quarterback Immobilien ARENA
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
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Westbesuch | Flohmarkt & Stadtteilfest
Plagwitz, Leipzig
Festivals
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Puppentheater für Kinder und Familien
Makerspace Leipzig · Lindenthaler Straße 61-65, 04155 Leipzig
Workshops & Classes
See listing
12:30 · €102.40 +
Familiensonntag im Escape Room Leipzig
Salomonstraße 20 · Salomonstraße 20, 04103 Leipzig
Family & Kids
€102.40 +
Mon, 19 Oct
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Gaming Night
Vereinsheim · Scherlstraße 11/13, 04103 Leipzig
Esports
See listing
Plan ahead
FRAME// FORWARD LEIPZIG - das Leipziger AI Filmmaking Meetup
Wed, 11 Nov · Basislager Coworking Leipzig
Lunch & Learn - Social Innovation
Fri, 27 Nov · Impact Hub Leipzig GmbH
Roadtrip Leipzig 2026
Tue, 3 Nov · MDR – Haus 16
Stoffwindel-Workshop
Wed, 11 Nov · Geburtshaus *aus dem Bauch heraus*
Schumanns Salon | CLAJOS Schumann Trio
Sat, 7 Nov · Schumann-Haus Leipzig
Kpop showcase day in Pegau
Sat, 7 Nov · Volkshaus Pegau
PEDAL 4 – Professional Express Delivery And Logistics
Thu, 12 Nov · Exkursion in Leipzig
Fußball-Freizeitturnier: JUGAD Mixed Cup Leipzig 8.0 ⚽
Sun, 22 Nov · Kick it Soccerhalle-Leipzig
Frequently asked questions about events in Leipzig
- How many events are free in Leipzig?
- About 5 percent of the roughly 800 listed events are free to attend. The remaining majority require tickets or entry fees.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The venues with the highest number of listings are the Karli Comedy Club, KAOS, SAE Institute Leipzig, Quarterback Immobilien ARENA, Moritzbastei, and QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA.
- What is the most common type of event listed?
- Comedy is the most common category with about 300 events. Concerts and live music follow with approximately 150, while theater and performing arts account for around 100.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Upcoming performers include Karli Comedy, Schumann-Haus Leipzig, Cirque du Soleil: OVO, MAMMA MIA! - Das Original-Musical, and THE BIG TEASE - 1. Leipzig Burlesque Festival.