When the lights in Dessau-Roßlau glow warmer and the scent of winter is in the air, a time full of wonder and heartfelt moments begins.
Experience the magic of the pre-Christmas season – with shows, theatre, cabaret, circus and more, transforming the city into a sparkling experience. Let yourself be enchanted.
From 27 November 2025
White Times ¬ St. Mary’s Church, Dessau
29 November 2025 – 6 p.m.
Under the Star – Ringing in Advent ¬ St. Mary’s Church, Roßlau
30 November 2025 – 10 a.m.
Advent Festival ¬ Auferstehungskirche Dessau
30 November 2025 – 3 p.m.
Advent Vespers ¬ Johanniskirche Dessau
30 November 2025 – 8 p.m.
Last Christmas Miracle ¬ Anhalt Arena
6/7 December 2025 – 3 p.m.
Children’s theatre ‘Die Nachtigall’ (The Nightingale) ¬ Burg Roßlau
7 December 2025
Sunday shopping ¬ Dessau city centre
13 December 2025 – 3.30 p.m.
Viennese Operetta Christmas ¬ Golfpark Dessau Event Centre
18/19 December 2025 – 5.30 p.m.
Christmas story by the Showtime revue dance group ¬ St. Mary’s Church, Dessau
20 December 2025 – 4 p.m.
Megy Christmas! ¬ St. Mary’s Church, Dessau
21 December 2025 – 4 p.m.
Christmas with Dagmar Frederic ¬ St. Mary’s Church, Dessau
22 December 2025 – 7 p.m.
Irish Christmas – Christmas show with Woodwind & Steel ¬ St. Mary’s Church, Dessau
22 December 2025 – 6 January 2026
9th Dessau Christmas Circus ¬ Kraftwerkswiese