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World DanceSport Federation Open
Get your cha cha heels on and head for this massive dance off to see who will go forward towards the World Championships. Venue/tickets TBC.
Dresden’s year always culminates with the Striezelmarkt — at nearly 600 years old, Europe’s biggest and oldest Christmas market — and the New Year celebrations. But it’s a busy year until then and after with top international music festivals, frolics along the river and even some glitzy competitive dance. Here are the six best dates to put in the diary.
- 7 Feb 2020
SemperOpernball 2020
Enjoy the spectacle outside or join the exclusive company at Dresden's most glamorous annual charity ball and awards. Free + special tickets.
- 26 Jun 2020 – 28 Jun 2020
Elbhangfest 2020
Music, dance, outdoor art installations, games—over 200 events in picturesque villages and Baroque villas in meadowlands along the Elbe.
- 9 Oct 2020 – 11 Oct 2020
Federweißerfest 2020
A relaxed festival in amazing gardens nestling under the very vines that produce it. Free admission.
- 21 Oct 2020 – 22 Nov 2020
Dresden Jazz Days 2020
As the weather gets colder, the sounds get hotter at Dresden's stylish festival showcasing international jazz. Tickets by venue.
- 26 Nov 2020 – 24 Dec 2020
Dresden Christmas Market 2020
Nearly 600 years old, it's one of Europe's oldest Christmas markets that has gone to lengths to keep the stalls very traditional. Free.