Summer in the city
Off to summer, ready, go! – is the motto of the annual city summer in Dessau-Roßlau. The marketplace becomes an event center, Zerbster Straße a promenade and the city park a leisure oasis. And even beyond the city center, the summer offers a wide range of activities: from theater enjoyment at Roßlau Castle, to student life on the university campus, to garden magic at the Georgium.
To make sure you don’t miss anything, here’s an overview.
Open Stage
On Dessau’s market square, in the midst of the local gastronomy, you spend your time in the atmospheric Garden Dreams Lounge.
The warm summer nights can be enjoyed here with a cool drink and the artists on stage.
At least once a week, local and regional artists perform and present the colorful sound of the city.
05.06., 6.30 p.m.
Antje & Conny
12.06., 6.30 p.m.
Whiskey River Ramblers
19.06., 6.30 p.m.
Pitchwork
26.06., 6.30 p.m.
Beflügelt – Die Extrempianisten
03.07., 6.30 p.m.
Zwischenspiel
10.07., 6.30 p.m.
Else tanzt
17.07., 6.30 p.m.
Old Shoes & Smelly Socks
24.07., 6.30 p.m.
Capriccio
31.07., 6.30 p.m.
Dessauer Summer Festival meets Open Stage
07.08., 6.30 p.m.
Bluesrudy & Henry Heggen
14.08., 6.30 p.m.
funkfeel
21.08., 6.30 p.m.
The Tidetones
28.08., 6.30 p.m.
Los Cuban Boys
04.09., 6.30 p.m.
Elena Bianchi & Band
11.09., 6.30 p.m.
Marcato
18.09.
Young Province
01. & 02.09. – Puppet theater Woitschack
09. & 10.09. – Puppet theater Woitschack
16. & 17.09. – Puppet theater Woitschack
Market place Dessau, Zerbster Straße
Please note that appointments may have to be canceled or postponed at short notice due to the weather.
No entry, it´s for free.
Theater Open-Air
Once again this year, the Anhaltisches Theater Dessau welcomes its guests to a great open-air season in front of the Mausoleum and in the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz.
Let yourself be inspired and experience the artistic performances in a very special atmosphere.
Macbeth unter Sternen
13.06. – 7.30 pm
15.06. – 7.30 pm
21.06. – 7.30 pm
Götz Alsmann »…bei Nacht… «
14.06. – 7.30 pm
Die Moldau entlang
20.06. – 7.30 pm
22.06. – 7.30 pm
Elbtour 2025
22.06. – 12.30 am
Chaplin, Keaton & Co. – Wunschkonzert der Filmmusik
27.06. – 7.30 pm
29.06. – 8 pm
Jewish Pop
28.06. – 8 pm
Lake Concerts
24.05. – 6.00 p.m. “The whole world is a guest in Wörlitz”
31.05. – 6.00 pm “It’s endlessly beautiful here now”
28.06. – 6.00 pm “Cheerful music for wind instruments”
05.07. – 6.00 pm “Tango passión”
12.07. – 6.00 p.m. “Classic intermezzo”
19.07. – 6.00 p.m. “007 – On a musical mission at dusk”
26.07. – 6.00 p.m. “On the lake – singing outdoors”
02.08. – 6.00 pm “Moon River – the most beautiful film melodies”
23.08. – 6.00 p.m. “Through the flower…”
30.08. – 6.00 p.m. “End of summer”
Walking concert
17.05. – 2.00 p.m. Ensemble »Flautarco«
08.06 – 2.00 pm Bassoon-quartet
21.06. – 2.00 pm “Consortio Anhaltino”
Castle concerts
29.06. – 6.00 pm “Baroque with flute”
31.08. – 5.00 pm “Hommage à Dmitri Schostakowitsch”
Coffee Concerts
18.05. – 3.00 pm “Guest of Johann Strauss”
09.06. – 3.00 pm “Fagottissimo”
15.06. – 3.00 p.m. “Guest of Johann Strauss”
Garden Kingdom Summer Theater
The servant of two masters
06.06. – 22.06.
The play of the elements – Wörlitz, the volcano is calling!
15.08./16.08. – 7.30 p.m.
Theaterkasse in der Tourist-Information Dessau,
Ratsgasse 11,
06844 Dessau-Roßlau
Mo – Sa 10.00 a. m. – 06.00 p. m. opened
Phone 0340 2511 333
Mail theaterkasse@anhaltisches-theater.de
Open-Air Summer Cinemas
Watching Hollywood’s great cinema classics under the open sky in comfortable lounge chairs – that’s what open-air summer cinemas are all about.
In Dessau, you can enjoy them in very special places.
The Mausoleum in Dessau Zoo is one such place and provides a breathtaking backdrop for open-air movie nights.
Raise the curtain for unforgettable movie nights.
03.07. – 02.08.2025
every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
All Informations you will found here https://sommerkino-dessau.de/.
You can bring your own blankets for lounging. Comfortable deck chairs and benches are available and you are welcome to add your own seating.
Refreshing summer drinks and small food treats will be available on site. Bringing food and drinks is not permitted.
Parking is designated at the zoo.
In case of cancellation due to weather, information will be provided on the same evening via the Facebook and Instagram channels.
Freitags Tingel
A new event format that the city and Sparkasse have
together with the A & H artist & event agency
will see the light of day this summer.
On eight Fridays, musical events will be held at various locations in the city, creating opportunities for young musicians and music lovers outside the open stage on the market square.
20.06., 8 p.m.
Else tanzt ¬ Wilhelminenfest Mosigkau
27.06., 6.30 p.m.
Hilde pur mit Heike Huth & Band ¬ café-bistro bauhaus dessau
22.08. , 7.30 p.m.
Kneipen-Quiz mit Felix & Morris ¬ Kiez Dessau
12.09., 7 p.m.
Simple Sing & Friend ¬ Nordmannfest Mildensee
26.09., 7.30 p.m.
Simple Sing “Das Original” ¬ Am Schlossgarten Roßlau
Summer festivals & Party nights
The best thing about summer are by far the warm temperatures, the long days and the warm summer nights.
A little music and a cool drink and the world could not be better.
Everywhere in the city there are great events that have exactly this mix to offer. Whether directly at the Elblocation, in the cool student commune and in the hottest club in the city. The summer is there to enjoy.
13. /14.06. – Kleinkunsttraum Oranienbaum
19.06. – 21.06. This is Ska – Festival
20.06. – 22.06. Wilhelminenfest Mosigkau
04.07. – 06.07. Stadtfest Dessau
12.07. Unterm Balkon presents Summernight-Terraceparty mit Frau Elfie und DJ Mario ¬ Kornhaus Dessau
18.07. – 20.07. klink festival dessau
26.07. / 02.08. Dessauer Summer Festival
08.08. 5. Stabhochsprung-Meeting
09.08. – 10.08. Gartenreichfest
15.08. – 16.08. Walderseefest
28.08. – 31.08. Heimat- und Schifferfest Roßlau
30.08. Weinbergfest im Kühnauer Park
30.08. 4. Mosigkauer Kleinkunstfestival
06.09. Theater Open Air
Burgtheater summer
Every year in July and August, Wasserburg Rosslau becomes an impressive theater backdrop. For five weeks, people laugh, love and cry here.
In addition to classical theater, plays for children, concerts, readings and workshops for children and young people take place during this time.
Burg Roßlau
Am Schlossgarten 18b
06862 Dessau-Roßlau
Tickets are available through the advance booking office of the Anhaltisches Theater and the Tourist Information Dessau.
Mo – Sa 10.00 a.m. – 06.00 p.m.
Phone 0340 2511 333
Mail theaterkasse@anhaltisches-theater.de