--- title: "UT Connewitz" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/ut-connewitz" description: "The charm of the past still prevails in one of the oldest movie theaters in the country. The UT Connewitz is a venue with a special Leipzig charm. Located in the south of the city, the UT blends in with the rough and alternative style of the Connewitz district. It no longer only hosts film screenings, but above all concerts, readings, festivals and other events.The UT is popular and in demand among scene goers, culture lovers and music fans, yet it has not bowed to the urge to progress, but has deliberately preserved the backdrop of the 100-year-old film palace. After the UT experienced its heyday in the GDR as a cinema and concert venue for the East German punk scene, the curtains closed for the time being after reunification. In 2001, a group of motivated culture enthusiasts set about breathing new life into the UT." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/925235/0ac7bd9ee416779aaa967f1b780d8be1e8226896ad8df93f3abc58e19ea41115/ut-connewitz-view-of-b-252-hne.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share UT Connewitz ============ - Other - Open-air theatre - Theatre - Cinema - Youth centre - Culture and event venue UT Connewitz, view of Bühne UT Connewitz; exterior view UT Connewitz, bar area UT Connewitz; view into the hall UT Connewitz; large-scale recording UT Connewitz; rows of chairs The UT Connewitz is one of the oldest German movie theaters. This event location was already a trendy meeting place during the GDR era. The charm of the past still prevails in one of the oldest movie theaters in the country. The UT Connewitz is a venue with a special Leipzig charm. Located in the south of the city, the UT blends in with the rough and alternative style of the Connewitz district. It no longer only hosts film screenings, but above all concerts, readings, festivals and other events. The UT is popular and in demand among scene goers, culture lovers and music fans, yet it has not bowed to the urge to progress, but has deliberately preserved the backdrop of the 100-year-old film palace. After the UT experienced its heyday in the GDR as a cinema and concert venue for the East German punk scene, the curtains closed for the time being after reunification. In 2001, a group of motivated culture enthusiasts set about breathing new life into the UT. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities Public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Connewitzer Kreuz (lines 9, 10, 11, 70, 107). The destination is about a 250m walk from there. By car: UT Connewitz is located in the southern part of Leipzig in Connewitz and can be reached via the B2 (Richard-Lehmann-Str.) and Karl-Liebknecht-Str.. Read more Social Media Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Festival - Festival - Festival - Place of interest - Theatre - Disco/club - Disco/club Contact **UT Connewitz e. V.** Wolfgang-Heinze-Straße 12a 04277 Leipzig - Connewitz