We start the City Summer 2023

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors and experience a city’s cultural offerings to the fullest. In Dessau-Roßlau, summer shines with a variety of events that will make the heart of any culture enthusiast beat faster. The city summer in Dessau-Roßlau offers a wide range of activities, including live music, open-air theatre events, open-air cinema, the Burgtheater in a very special setting, concerts on the market square and nights to dance the night away. Let’s immerse ourselves in the vibrant cultural happenings of this fascinating city.

Musical sounds under the open sky: the city summer in Dessau-Roßlau is known for its open stage with great live music. But it’s not only on the market square that the summer transforms the streets and squares into lively stages where local bands, artists and talented actors show off their skills. From rock and pop to funk and classics, there’s something for everyone. Whether you are a fan of relaxed background music or can’t keep yourself on the edge of your seat to rousing rhythms, the City Summer offers unforgettable musical experiences for young and old.

Theatre magic in the open air: theatre lovers also get their money’s worth during the city summer in Dessau-Roßlau. The open-air theatre entices with captivating performances in which the actors take the audience into another world. From classical dramas to modern productions, the range of theatre is presented in all its glory. Sitting outdoors and following a theatre performance, in a very special atmosphere, allows you to experience the magic of theatre even more intensely.

And film fans can also enjoy themselves under the stars: another highlight of the city summer in Dessau-Roßlau is the open-air cinema. On balmy summer evenings, film enthusiasts gather on the green lawn in front of the Mausoleum or in the city park to enjoy great films. As the sun slowly sets, the audience is immersed in a world of cinema. From timeless classics to the latest blockbusters, there is something for every film fan to discover. Snacks and drinks round off the experience and make the open-air cinema an unforgettable event for the whole family.

City Summer in Dessau-Roßlau: That means an unforgettable time, a cultural journey full of live music, theatre and dance in the open air.

All dates of the City Summer Programme here.