Experience Leipzig in the evening ♥ Leipzig Region

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10/12/2025

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Everyone knows: there's a lot going on in Leipzig! Especially in the evenings, the city will sweep you away with its diverse program! But where do the greatest events take place and what suits your evening plans best? We'll give you a few hand-picked tips - for the cozy, the adventurous, the traditional and the crazy among you!

On the stages

A diverse cultural landscape? You'll definitely find it in Leipzig! Because if you're interested in theatre, cabaret or variety shows you've come to the right place. We'll tell you why!

Oh, how nice it is sometimes to be told stories - whether as a child or an adult. The Leipzig theaters offer dramas, thrillers or even comedies, maybe there is something for you?

First and foremost, of course, is the Classical Front: Directly on Augustusplatz you will find both the Opera and the Gewandhaus again. While the former offers great opera performances such as the entire cycle of the Ring der Nibelungen the Gewandhaus offers you, among other things, the internationally renowned Gewandhausorchester sound experiences of the top class!

The Schaubühne Lindenfels with its more than 100-year history is almost a veteran of Leipzig's performing arts scene. However, not only theater is made here! There are also cinema performances, dance events, concerts and readings

In contrast, at LOFFT, Leipzig's independent theater house, you will be caught up in the fresh breeze of diverse events! In 130 shows per year over 400 artists from almost 20 countries come and go here and inspire you with exciting people, theater evenings and discussions. Let yourself be surprised by the creative interpretations of dance, theater, performance and music!

Haven't had anything to laugh about for a long time? Then choose one of the many cabarets in our city for a visit. But don't worry, we've already put together a small group of our favorites for you:

In Sanftwut you sit comfortably at the bar and relax with a beer and suddenly: lights out - show on! In the relaxed pub atmosphere, the well-rehearsed team of the cabaret theater will make you laugh. Above all, the closeness to the audience creates a very special atmosphere!

In an extremely stylish ambience, the academixer the jokes will whip around your ears! Founded in 1966 as a student cabaret at Leipzig University, the young ensemble often brings current political topics to the table. And in summer, the open-air area of the Paulaner-Palais even opens for cabaret!

You will find cabaret potential in the Krystallpalast Varieté! The Varieté also amazes with performances of other kinds. Take your breath away with acrobatic stunts or musical masterpieces - or your mind with hypnosis shows...

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View of the entrance to the cabaret Theater Sanftwut in the famous Mädlerpassage, which is representative of the special architecture of Leipzig's city center and is also home to Auerbachs Keller, cultural institution, theater

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View of the stage with red curtain in the Varietésaal of the Krystallpalast Varieté Leipzig with numerous chairs and tables under bright lighting, Culture, Evening event

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On your feet

You think you've already done far too much sitting today and are more of an outdoor type anyway? Then the best thing to do in Leipzig in the evening is to get out and about in the city. Book one of the many evening tours and get to know Leipzig through different eyes! Just driving through Leipzig - magical glow or not - is too boring for you? Want more thrills? We present the Gruseltour! Get to know the spooky corners around the market that you've passed by without a second thought.Every Wednesday (only in July and August), Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and on holidays at 20:30 the 90-minute round starts - but register beforehand online beforehand.

For the wild ones among you, it's straight to the zoo! On one of the evening tours, you have the unique opportunity to experience the nocturnal inhabitants of Leipzig Zoo in action. With a well-informed zoo guide at your side, you even get access to some animal enclosures whose inner workings you would otherwise not get to see. The 90-minute tour takes place regularly, although the starting time varies depending on the time of year.

The "classic" Leipzig city tour is offered by the well-known Night Watchman Bremme. The good man will guide you in the dark to the most beautiful sights and provide you with all the exciting historical stories and gossip from Goethe, Schiller & Co. His guided tours take place several times a week at 8 or 9 pm, depending on the time of year.

And to make sure you ll remember your evening in Leipzig forever, you can buy a souvenir in the style of the late hour at the special Night Flea Market Leipzig on the agra grounds here. It is considered the oldest night flea market in Saxony - and should therefore be at the top of your Leipzig to-do list! You can find the dates and further information here.

View from Grimmaische Strasse of the entrance to the Leipzig Markt S-Bahn station on Leipzig's market square with the Old Town Hall on the right.

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On the butt

Is the old tube in your living room no longer quite the real thing? On the small, flickering screen, the movie heroes look like toy figures? Why not treat yourself to another movie. And to make sure it's anything but 0-8-15, we've put together the most original options for you here.

If you head to the beautiful Leipzig district of Kleinzschocher, you'll see them from afar: The bright letters of the Schauburg! The building is characterized by the typical Art Deco charm of its architecture and spoils your buttocks with the "most comfortable cinema seats in Leipzig"!

Or you can head to the center on the lively Karli and on to the iconic yellow façade of the naTo. There are always exciting live events taking place here. In addition, the Cinémathèque offers a diverse film program in the small but fine space - from international to experimental.

And if the time of year and the weather allow, then a visit to one of the many summer cinemas is worthwhile. On the grounds of the Feinkost for example you can enjoy a wonderful movie under the "open sky". Although the cinema seats and screen are outside, a canopy ensures that you can enjoy your movie night even in bad weather.</p

View of the blue and white building of the Schauburg Leipzig cinema on a summer's day.

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Behind the curtain

Do you really want to go to a cabaret or play again, but you can't go two hours without a bite to eat? Then we have the perfect remedy for you: a dinner show! Take on the challenge of laughing, being amazed and enjoying the delicious food at the same time.

Who hasn't seen it? The film from the 1940s is shown on TV every year and has inspired generations before us: The Feuerzangenbowle. And you can enjoy it at Blauer Salon in Leipzig! While the stage in front of you is transformed into a classroom, you can enjoy the delicacies of the dinner. But remember when it comes to alcohol: "Just a tiny sip" is sometimes enough. Also in the Blue Salon, the troupe of the Olsenbande neat pranks. Follow the cunning Egon, the fat Kjield, the talkative Yvonne and the volatile Benny on their adventure between comedy and thriller! And to calm your nerves, you'll be treated to a 4-course meal. Or you can be enchanted by the Passion 2026 Dinnershow at Stadtbad Leipzig with a mixture of music, comedy, artistry and dance.

All dinner shows in Leipzig can be found here.

Our insider tip: Every year, the dinner show GANS GANZ ANDERS makes a guest appearance in Leipzig. The event in the stylish ambience of the world's largest Art Deco mirror palace on Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz is one of THE highlights of Leipzig's winter and an absolute recommendation for anyone who loves culinary delights, entertainment and glamour!

View of the event hall with seating and the stage at the Central Kabarett, where many events take place in Leipzig

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On the bar stool

Leipzig is colorful and creative, Leipzig is extraordinary and diverse and sometimes a little wild and crazy. To get to know the city's latter qualities better and experience them properly, you should head to the city's luminous cultural miles. Because Leipzig offers you a few wonderful districts to "get away" to, where everything your party-loving heart desires shines out at you!

How about a strolling evening on the Karli? Many may have already heard of the good piece: The Kneipenmeile in the Südvorstadt attracts mainly the colorful student scene with all the pubs on its mile. Of course, everyone is welcomed here with open arms and a cold beer!

For the very hip among you, you should head to Karl-Heine-Straße : It is the alternative Wild West of the city and attracts visitors with its relaxed atmosphere and vegan food. You'll find the coolest bar here at Noch Besser Leben, where you can enjoy drinks and snacks and where events are held regularly.

And you don't have to walk far to enjoy a delicious cocktail as well as a beer in Leipzig: On both streets there are numerous cool bars that are quite different from boring mainstream. Our favorites: The Killiwilly - an Irish pub on the Karli - and the Stallwache in the Westwerk on Karl-Heine-Straße.

Still not tired after bar hopping? Then immerse yourself in the diverse Leipzig club scene. From charts to rock, hip-hop and electronic to Schlager, there's something for every taste. Cool and varied themed parties take place in the Moritzbastei, for example - right in the only preserved part of Leipzig's city wall. But the popular student clubs ELSTERARTIG and TV-Club and STUK, the Spizz in Leipzig's city center and Herr KAUZIG in the western district of Lindenau promise a fun-filled evening that you won't soon forget - or maybe you will? ;)

With these evening suggestions, we can let you loose on Leipzig and its evening attractions with a clear conscience and wish you lots of fun!