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City Summer 2026

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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.

Dates

04.06., 6.30 p.m.
Else tanzt

11.06., 6.30 p.m.
Angelo Minoli & Band

18.06., 6.30 p.m.
Schmerzlos

25.06., 6.30 p.m.
Bluesrudy & Peter Schmidt

02.07., 6.30 p.m.
Romeu & Band

09.07., 6.30 p.m.
Los Cuban Boys

16.07., 6.30 p.m.
Ka:Ma

23.07., 6.30 p.m.
Freispruch

30.07., 6.30 p.m.
Platzhalter

06.08., 6.30 p.m.
red masu

13.08., 6.30 p.m.
Dings & Bums

20.08., 6.30 p.m.
Fabix

03.09., 6.30 p.m.
Big Ben Dix Band

10.09., 6.30 p.m.
Paddy’s Punk

17.09.
Re:Turn & DJs

Kids program

01. & 02.09. – Puppet theater Woitschack

09. & 10.09. – Puppet theater Woitschack

16. & 17.09. – Puppet theater Woitschack

Location

Market place Dessau, Zerbster Straße

more information

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.

Program at the Mausoleum

Streams of Life
12.06. – 8.00 pm
14.06. – 8.00 pm
20.06. – 8.00 pm

Pe Werner – In the Moon’s Frenzy
13.06. – 8.00 pm

8. Symphony Concert
18.06. – 8.00 pm
19.06. – 8.00 pm

Jazzrush Bigband Bangers Only!
21.06. – 8.00 pm

The Gold Rush
27.06. – 8.00 pm
28.06. – 8.00 pm

Program in the Garden Kingdom

Lake Concerts
30.05. – 6.00 p.m. “Weekend and Sunshine”
27.06. – 6.00 pm “A Musical Journey Through Europe”
04.07. – 6.00 pm “Just Violins”
11.07. – 6.00 p.m. “Salon Music – Between Tango and Parisian Charm”
18.07. – 6.00 p.m. “Musical Reveries”
25.07. – 6.00 p.m. “Summertime”
01.08. – 6.00 p.m. “Classical Serenade”
15.08. – 6.00 p.m. “Vienna – Venice – Wörlitz”
22.08. – 6.00 p.m. “Moon River – On the Current of the Most Beautiful Film Melodies”
29.08. – 6.00 p.m. “My Little Green Cactus”

Walking concert
26.06 – 7.30 pm “Sound Terraces – The Most Beautiful Film Melodies Under the Open Sky”
31.07. – 7.30 pm “Jazzy Summer Night Fantasies”

Castle concerts
07.06. – 11.00 am “In the Footsteps of Great Virtuosos”
14.06. – 5.00 p.m. “Mozart & Co.”
30.08. – 5.00 pm “E.T.A. Hoffmann: On His 250th Birthday”

Coffee Concerts
21.06. – 3.00 pm “Evergreens from Three Centuries”
28.06. – 3.00 p.m. “One would have to be able to play the piano”

Garden Kingdom Summer Theater
Volpone. The Fox
05.06. – 27.06.

Tickets

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.

Shows

03.07. – 02.08.2025
every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

All Informations you will found here https://sommerkino-dessau.de/.

Tickets

Tickets are only available online.

Seat covers, Gastro & Co.

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.

Dates

12.06., 7 p.m.
Larry B. – The Voice of Phil Collins ¬ Golfpark Dessau

19.06., 7 p.m.
Denny Hertel & DJ Diabolo ¬ Kohlrabikneipe Dessau

19.06., 7 p.m.
DJ Kai ¬ Walderseefest

04.09., 7.30 p.m.
Black Velvet & Friends ¬ Gaststätte Oberbreite

12.09., 7 p.m.
Rock at the Castle ¬ Castle 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.

Dates

12. /13.06. – Kleinkunsttraum Oranienbaum

12.06. – 14.06. Wilhelminenfest Mosigkau

18.06. – 20.06. This is Ska – Festival

19.06. International Athletics Meeting ¬ Paul-Greifzu-Stadion

19.06. – 21.06. Walderseefest

03.07. – 05.07. Stadtfest Dessau

18.07. Unterm Balkon presents Summernight-Terraceparty ¬ Kornhaus Dessau

18.07. Unterm Balkon presents 80’s Party ¬ Lokheim Dessau

17.07. – 19.07. klink festival dessau

01.08. Unterm Balkon presents Midsummer Night’s Ball ¬ Kornhaus Dessau

08.08. – 09.08. Gartenreichfest