Events in Leipzig — January 2027

January 2027: events in Leipzig.

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

Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · 05:00 PM

Neujahrskonzert - J.S. Bach Weihnachtsoratorium IV - VI

Thomaskirche · Leipzig

From €28

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

Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · 07:30 PM

THE GOSPEL PEOPLE (USA) - Freedom Tour 2027

Philippuskirche · Leipzig

From €40

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

Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Best of Musicals - Highlights aus über 20 Musicals

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig · Leipzig

From €39

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

Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · 07:30 PM

The Old Maid and the Thief - Gian Carlo Menotti - Premiere

HMT Leipzig - Blackbox · Leipzig

From €14

Ballroom with parquet floor, set tables and a grand piano on stage — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · 03:30 PM

The Old Maid and the Thief - Gian Carlo Menotti · Jan 9

HMT Leipzig - Blackbox · Leipzig

From €14

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · 07:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2027 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen

Pentahotel Leipzig · Leipzig

From €100

Symphony orchestra performing on a concert hall stage — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · 07:30 PM

Kammermusik im Großen Saal - Ludwig van Beethoven zum 200. Todestag

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €14

Castle courtyard set with rows of chairs and an empty stage in golden light — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · 03:30 PM

The Old Maid and the Thief - Gian Carlo Menotti · Jan 10

HMT Leipzig - Blackbox · Leipzig

From €14

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

Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · 06:00 PM

The Old Maid and the Thief - Gian Carlo Menotti · Jan 11

HMT Leipzig - Blackbox · Leipzig

From €14

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

Wed, Jan 13, 2027

RB Leipzig vs VfB Stuttgart

Red Bull Arena · Leipzig

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Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Thalia Leipzig, Grimmaische Str. (157135485) - Gabriella Santos de Lima liest "Above the Clouds: Der Himmel in deinen Farben"

Thalia Leipzig Grimmaische Straße · Leipzig

From €12

Fri, Jan 15, 2027

Tim Peters - Herzrasen-Tour 2027

Leipzig

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Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 03:00 PM

Sonderkonzerte - Hänsel und Gretel im Elfenwald

MDR Studio · Leipzig

From €25

Flamenco dancer in a red dress with guitarists — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 08:00 PM

DANCE MASTERS! Best Of Irish Dance - Best Of Irish Dance

Haus Auensee · Leipzig

From €50

Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · 11:00 AM

weltimsucher26/27 - Mongolei – Gobi, Steppe und Altai

Vortragssaal im Grassi-/Völkerkundemuseum · Leipzig

From €22

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

Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · 05:00 PM

THE BEST OF BLACK GOSPEL - „Joy to the World“ Tour

Peterskirche · Leipzig

From €39

Brass band in a park bandstand seen from behind on a sunny afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Jan 19, 2027 · 07:30 PM

Konzert der Bläserakademie

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €14

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

Tue, Jan 19, 2027 · 08:00 PM

GÖTZ WIDMANN - 50 Jahre Erster Vollrausch · Jan 19

Moritzbastei - Ratstonne · Leipzig

From €25

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

Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · 08:00 PM

GÖTZ WIDMANN - 50 Jahre Erster Vollrausch · Jan 20

Moritzbastei - Veranstaltungstonne · Leipzig

From €25

Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Jan 20, 2027

RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk

Red Bull Arena · Leipzig

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Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Malte Küppers - Antisozialarbeiter

Phat Cat Comedy Club · Leipzig

From €29

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

Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Thalia Leipzig, Grimmaische Str. (157135485) - Die 13 Beziehungswölfe - Ein unterhaltsamer Ratgeber-Abend für ein gutes Miteinander

Thalia Leipzig Grimmaische Straße · Leipzig

From €15

Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · 10:00 PM

Sonderkonzerte - Nachtwandler

Peterskirche Leipzig · Leipzig

From €5

Sat, Jan 23, 2027

Amorphis - Borderlands Tour 2027

Leipzig

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

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · 07:30 PM

Leipziger Gesangspreis 2027 - Konzert Finalrunde

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €14

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Olaf Schubert und seine Freunde – Jetzt oder now!

QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA Leipzig · Leipzig

From €44

Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · 06:00 PM

Emmi & Willnowsky

Kupfersaal · Leipzig

From €33

Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · 05:00 PM

Thalia Leipzig, Grimmaische Str. (157135485) - Vortrag: Maria Folk "Eisengeflüster - Tatort Eisenmangel"

Thalia Leipzig Grimmaische Straße · Leipzig

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Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Ben Becker - liest T.C. Boyle: „No Way Home“

Kupfersaal · Leipzig

From €44

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

Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · 07:30 PM

Dr. Pop - Hitverdächtig

Täubchenthal · Leipzig

From €33

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 06:00 PM

Kammerkonzerte - Geschichte vom Soldaten

MDR Studio · Leipzig

From €25

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 07:00 PM

EIN ABEND MIT ANGELIKA MILSTER - JUBILÄUMSTOURNEE

Haus Leipzig · Leipzig

From €47

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

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 07:00 PM

Jack the Ripper

Atlanta Hotel · Leipzig

From €110

Band playing to a crowd in a brick-walled club — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 07:30 PM

Sinfoniekonzert - Konzert 1

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €18

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

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Kay Ray

Blauer Salon · Leipzig

From €34

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

Sat, Jan 30, 2027

RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen

Red Bull Arena · Leipzig

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Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 07:00 PM

PETER ORLOFF & SCHWARZMEER KOSAKEN CHOR - DIE ABSCHIEDSTOURNEE - DIE ZUGABE

Peterskirche · Leipzig

From €42

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

Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 07:30 PM

Sinfoniekonzert - Konzert 2

Hochschule für Musik und Theater - Großer Saal · Leipzig

From €18

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

Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 08:00 PM

Transmission The Sound Of Joy Division - LOVE WILL TEAR US APART TOUR 2027

Moritzbastei · Leipzig

From €25

Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · 11:00 AM

weltimsucher26/27 - Chile - Von der Atacamawüste in die Antarktis

Vortragssaal im Grassi-/Völkerkundemuseum · Leipzig

From €22

Acoustic guitarist playing to a small audience in a cafe — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · 11:00 AM

Konzerte am Morgen - Gloria

Gewandhaus zu Leipzig · Leipzig

From €23

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New year, new plans

January tends to be a quieter month on the events calendar — the December rush has passed, and many venues ease back in with smaller, cosier programming while the year gets going.

Catch an intimate gig, comedy night or theatre show indoors
Book ahead now for spring and summer festivals before they sell out
Look for New Year concerts and early film-festival premieres