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25. JanuaryAn important Sorbian cultural tradition - Performances in the German-Sorbian Theatre for children and adults from mid-January
7./8. MarchInspect the eggs and learn Sorbian egg decoration techniques as well as helping to choose ”The most beautiful Sorbian Easter Egg“ in the Sorbian House.
Traditional German-Sorbian Easter Celebration with colourful Easter customs
- Decorating Sorbian Easter Eggs
- Easter Riders Procession
- Egg Rolling on Bautzen’s Protschenberg – always a great
attraction for thousands of visitors
- Easter Folk festival on the Schützenplatz
A three day event celebrating the re-opening of the museum after several years of thoroughgoing renovation and modernisation work. See the new arrangements of the permanent exhibitions on the origins of the regional landscape, pre- and early history and the history of the city as well as the art collections.
9. MayHistorical treasures in Bautzen open their doors to the public with special events to celebrate the Bautzen museum‘s re-opening
Exhibitions and events celebrating the “1989 peaceful revolution“ in Bautzen, with lectures, exhibitions, book readings and public discussion forums and more
22. - 24. MayTraditional Bautzen City Festival with a colourful Cultural Programme and “Clubs and Societies Day.“
Open-air theatre spectacular performed against the backdrop of the historic Ortenburg ”The Canterville Ghost“ by Oscar Wilde
Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheaters Bautzen
20./21. June
4th Sachsen Choir Competition
Sachsen-wide choral competition organised by the Sachsen Music Council in Bautzen Up to 50 choirs from across Sachsen in competition judged by the public as well as public choral concerts.
With Hungarian Nights, Schmochtitz Film Nights, Summer Night’s Ball and much more.
Original Bautz´ner mustard specialities – mild – spicy – hot – served in restaurants around the city
28. - 30. AugustMusic, Puppet Theatre shows, Book Readings, Flea market, and much more, all located at Bautzen’s landmark ”Wasserkunst“ Tower.
Runs for beginners and professionals over 1.2 Km, 2 km, 6 km und 10 km through Bautzen City
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Theme: "Historical Places of Enjoyment". Listed buildings which are not normally open to the public open their doors to visitors. At the same time "Bautzen – a living historical monument" takes place, where historical houses are brought to life.
18. - 20. SeptemberCo-operation, information and sales exhibitions at Bautzen’s Schützenplatz, this is the business meting point of the region.
Choirs from the Lausitz sing in a number of locations throughout the city
26. September - 1. NovemberCelebrations on the 100th anniversary of the bridge construction
Shopping Experience Evening by candlelight
27. November - 20. DezemberWith a wide-ranging cultural programme in the romantic surroundings of Bautzen’s Old City centre.
