--- title: "the naTo" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/the-nato" description: "Since 1982, naTo has been presenting experimental jazz, free theater, performances, readings, Eastern European music culture and pop and rock concerts. The naTo also stands for grassroots socio-cultural work in the neighborhood. Workshops and courses are organized, discussions about politics, culture or art events are initiated - even outside the house on Südplatz run by naTo e. V.. Every year, the association organizes the major event \"Prix de Tacot\" - the naTo soapbox race on Fockeberg and the \"BachSpiele\" festival for young talent at Leipzig Central Station as part of the Leipzig Bach Festival.The current focus of the programme is on promoting young Leipzig talent projects in the fields of contemporary jazz, pop and theater, as well as cultural participation projects with people with and without migration experience. The cinema programme at the naTo is organized by the Cinémathèque Leipzig e.V. - an independent association.The naTo also attracts children with a colourful theater programme, such as the Knalltheater, which usually takes place at the weekend.However, the naTo is not only known for culture. It also runs a restaurant, which is open daily from 6.30 pm." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923452/8193ade6203c673649e08b6d95567831693c6559b8870a303f49b69487feebf6/the-nato-leipzig-nightlife-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share the naTo ======== - Cultural centre - Venue The naTo Leipzig - Nightlife in Leipzig The naTo - Sociocultural Center in Leipzig the naTo - Cultural institutions in Leipzig The naTo, Leipzig's oldest independent cultural center, is a meeting place, cultural hub and organizer of a wide range of events; Since 1982, naTo has been presenting experimental jazz, free theater, performances, readings, Eastern European music culture and pop and rock concerts. The naTo also stands for grassroots socio-cultural work in the neighborhood. Workshops and courses are organized, discussions about politics, culture or art events are initiated - even outside the house on Südplatz run by naTo e. V.. Every year, the association organizes the major event "Prix de Tacot" - the naTo soapbox race on Fockeberg and the "BachSpiele" festival for young talent at Leipzig Central Station as part of the Leipzig Bach Festival. The current focus of the programme is on promoting young Leipzig talent projects in the fields of contemporary jazz, pop and theater, as well as cultural participation projects with people with and without migration experience. The cinema programme at the naTo is organized by the Cinémathèque Leipzig e.V. - an independent association. The naTo also attracts children with a colourful theater programme, such as the Knalltheater, which usually takes place at the weekend. However, the naTo is not only known for culture. It also runs a restaurant, which is open daily from 6.30 pm. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The pub opens daily from 18:30. The box office opens for every live event. If the event starts before 8 p.m., it opens 30 minutes before the start; if the event starts after 8 p.m., it opens one hour before the start. Read more Price info Children under the age of 2 do not pay admission. Information on reduced prices: Pupils,students,Leipzig Pass holders,Hartz IV recipients andHolders of a disabled pass (if an accompanying person is noted on the pass, they receive free admission) receive discounts at the box office.The discount can only be claimed if the entitlement is presented at the box office. Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups Directions & Parking facilities Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Südplatz (streetcar lines 10, 11). The destination is less than 100 m walk from there. By car: The naTo is located in the southern part of Leipzig in the Südvorstadt district and can be reached via the B2 and Kurt-Eisner-Str. Read more Social Media Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Cinema Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Festival - Festival - Show - Place of interest - Theatre - Venue - Venue - Tours 75.35 km - Gravel bike Contact **Kultur- und Kommunikationszentrum naTo e. V.** Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 46 04275 Leipzig - Südvorstadt