Key anniversaries include the 225th anniversary of the birth of composer Albert Lortzing, celebrated with a dedicated opera festival, the 25th anniversary of the a cappella – International Festival for Vocal Music Leipzig, and the 50th anniversary of Leipzig Jazz Days, one of Germany’s longest-running jazz festivals. Alongside globally recognised events such as the Leipzig Bachfest, Wave-Gotik-Treffen and DOK Leipzig, these anniversaries highlight Leipzig's status as a city of music, culture and creative exchange. Open-air concerts at historic castles and palaces, outdoor events in the Leipzig New Lakeland and the opening of Stadthafen Leipzig (Leipzig City Harbour) as a new hub for urban water tourism offer visitors the chance to explore the surrounding cultural landscape while enjoying the city.

The following selection highlights key dates for international visitors. A full and regularly updated event calendar can be found at www.leipzig.travel/events.