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December 2026: events in Leipzig.

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 1 · 07:30 PM

Vorhang auf für Figaro! - Benefizkonzert

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €22

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 1 · 08:00 PM

Thalia Leipzig, Grimmaische Str. (157135485) - Dörte Hansen liest "Broder"

Alte Börse Leipzig · Leipzig

From €18

moé - GESCHICHTEN DIE WIR NIEMANDEM ERZÄHLEN - LIVE 2026

Wed, Dec 2

moé - GESCHICHTEN DIE WIR NIEMANDEM ERZÄHLEN - LIVE 2026

Elipamanoke · Leipzig

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Rail of period costumes in a theatre costume department — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 2 · 08:00 PM

Sing dela Sing – die Vorweihnachts-Edition

WERK 2 – Kulturfabrik Leipzig e.V. · Leipzig

From €20

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 3 · 07:00 PM

weltimsucher26/27 - Länderabend Belgien-Niederlande mit Studiosus Reisen

Vortragssaal im Grassi-/Völkerkundemuseum · Leipzig

From €10

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 3 · 07:30 PM

Vergessene Jubiläen 2026 - Konzert

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €14

Kristina Bogansky - Play hard

Thu, Dec 3

Kristina Bogansky - Play hard

Phat Cat Comedy Club · Leipzig

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Guests dining in a gilded ballroom with a live performance — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:00 PM

ABBA - The Tribute Dinner Show - 3 Gänge Menü

Marriott Hotel Leipzig · Leipzig

From €103

Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:30 PM

DIRE STRATS - der DIRE STRAITS Tribute

Ev.-Luth. Kirchgemeinde St. Petri · Leipzig

From €37

Three runners seen from behind on a hill trail above a misty valley at dawn — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5

RB Leipzig vs FSV Mainz 05

Red Bull Arena · Leipzig

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Concert lights over a large indoor arena audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 05:00 PM

Adventskonzert des BachChores - Benjamin Britten: St Nicholas

Nikolaikirche · Leipzig

From €28

Costumed performer among guests at a candlelit dinner in a grand hall — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 07:30 PM

Die ABBA Dinner Show - Mit Menü oder Buffet als Dinner

Pentahotel Leipzig · Leipzig

From €100

Counterweights and ropes of a theatre fly tower seen from the dark wings — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 07:30 PM

KLANGFABRIK - Eine weihnachtliche Musiknacht

Peterskirche Leipzig · Leipzig

From €20

Der Traumzauberbaum

Sun, Dec 6

Der Traumzauberbaum

Leipzig

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Lakeside open-air stage reflected in still water at night — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 6 · 05:00 PM

Konzerte im Advent - Lasst uns froh und munter sein

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig · Leipzig

From €23

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 7 · 07:30 PM

Orgelkonzert im Kerzenschein

Thomaskirche · Leipzig

From €15

Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 8 · 07:30 PM

Tromba Trombonissima

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €14

Live band on stage with confetti and warm lights over the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 9 · 08:00 PM

Ina Forsman - After Dark Hour Part II European Tour 2026

Moritzbastei Leipzig · Leipzig

From €33

Guitarist silhouetted against red stage lights with hands raised in the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 10 · 07:30 PM

Felix Räuber - Wie klingt Weihnachten 2026

Peterskirche Leipzig · Leipzig

From €44

Drummer and bassist performing under green stage light — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 10 · 08:00 PM

Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion 2026 - Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion | Christmas meets Cuba

Kupfersaal Leipzig · Leipzig

From €29

Empty raked seating in a studio theatre with light across the stage floor — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11 · 06:00 PM

Weihnachtskonzert

Neues Rathaus, Festsaal · Leipzig

From €12

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11 · 07:30 PM

Vorweihnachtliche Musik und Prosa - mit Christian Brückner · Dec 11

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €22

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11 · 08:00 PM

Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre - Udo Fröhliche

Kupfersaal · Leipzig

From €48

Audience seated among bookshelves at a bookshop-cafe reading — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:00 PM

Dracula

Atlanta Hotel · Leipzig

From €110

Afternoon open-air concert crowd facing a stage under a canopy — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Vorweihnachtliche Musik und Prosa - mit Christian Brückner · Dec 12

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €22

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Die Udo Jürgens Dinner Show - Mit Menü oder Buffet als Dinner

Pentahotel Leipzig · Leipzig

From €93

Keimzeit. - Die Tour zum neuen Album

Sat, Dec 12

Keimzeit. - Die Tour zum neuen Album

Leipzig

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Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 13 · 07:00 PM

All I Want For Christmas

Haus Auensee · Leipzig

From €49

Winter open-air concert crowd with visible breath under stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 14 · 07:30 PM

Katrin Weber - Oh, die fröhliche!

Haus Leipzig · Leipzig

From €40

Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

Weihnachtsoratorium - Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248, Kantaten I-III · Dec 18

Nikolaikirche · Leipzig

From €12

Costumed performer among guests at a candlelit dinner in a grand hall — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:30 PM

Die Musical Dinner Show - Mit Menü oder Buffet als Dinner

Pentahotel Leipzig · Leipzig

From €102

Silhouetted cyclist on an empty coastal road at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19

RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund

Red Bull Arena · Leipzig

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Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 05:00 PM

Weihnachtsoratorium - Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248, Kantaten I-III · Dec 19

Nikolaikirche · Leipzig

From €12

People in winter coats climbing snowy steps to a lamp-lit theatre entrance — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 07:00 PM

Alte Weihnachtslieder Neu · Christian Steyer & Der Berliner Solistenchor - Alte Weihnachtslieder Neu - Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche zu Leipzig

Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche zu Leipzig · Leipzig

From €26

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 07:00 PM

Traditionelles Weihnachtsliedersingen

Peterskirche · Leipzig

From €18

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 07:30 PM

The Rock Christmas Dinner Show - Mit Menü oder Buffet als Dinner

Pentahotel Leipzig · Leipzig

From €99

Guests dining in a gilded ballroom with a live performance — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 20 · 05:00 PM

Santas Rock Dinner Show - 3 Gänge Menü

Marriott Hotel Leipzig · Leipzig

From €103

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 20 · 05:00 PM

Weihnachtsoratorium - Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248, Kantaten I, IV-VI

Nikolaikirche · Leipzig

From €28

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 21 · 07:00 PM

Weihnachtsliederabend des THOMANERCHOR Leipzig · Dec 21

Thomaskirche · Leipzig

From €24

Audience seated among bookshelves at a bookshop-cafe reading — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 22 · 07:00 PM

Weihnachtsliederabend des THOMANERCHOR Leipzig · Dec 22

Thomaskirche · Leipzig

From €24

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 22 · 07:30 PM

Christmas Oratorio - Weihnacht a cappella

Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche zu Leipzig · Leipzig

From €31

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 25 · 07:30 PM

Konzerte im Advent - MDR-Weihnachtskonzert

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig · Leipzig

From €23

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 26 · 07:30 PM

Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248 - Kantaten I-III

Peterskirche Leipzig · Leipzig

From €20

Heavy red stage curtain folds with an orchestra glowing beyond — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27 · 04:00 PM

Sandtheater On Tour - Aschenbrödel und die drei Haselnüsse

Peterskirche Leipzig · Leipzig

From €30

Live band on stage with confetti and warm lights over the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28 · 07:30 PM

Orgelkonzert zur Weihnachtszeit - Konzert 28. Dezember

Nikolaikirche · Leipzig

From €14

Drumsticks blurred mid-strike over a snare and cymbals — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28 · 08:00 PM

The Original USA Gospel Singers & Band - Weihnachten in Gospelart!

Peterskirche Leipzig · Leipzig

From €34

People in winter coats climbing snowy steps to a lamp-lit theatre entrance — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 29 · 07:00 PM

Weihnachten in Familie / Werke der Bach-Familie - Werke von Johann Christoph Friedrich, Johann Christian & Johann Sebastian Bach

Altes Rathaus Leipzig · Leipzig

From €30

Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 30 · 04:15 PM

Thalia Leipzig, Grimmaische Str. (157135485) - Selbstreflexion zum Jahreswechsel: Einzelsession mit psychologischen Tarot

Thalia Leipzig Grimmaische Straße · Leipzig

From €5

Evening concert in a stone courtyard with string lights and candles — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 09:00 PM

Orgelkonzert zum Jahreswechsel - Ralph Vaughan Williams: English Folksong-Suite & Antonín Dvorak: "Aus der Neuen Welt"

Nikolaikirche · Leipzig

From €14

Heavy red stage curtain folds with an orchestra glowing beyond — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 09:00 PM

Silvesterorgelkonzert - Feuerwerk für Orgel und Trompete

Thomaskirche · Leipzig

From €15

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Germany Christmas Villages and Small-Town Markets 2026

Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast