Discover events, parties and culture in Görlitz.
In the unique setting of the Upper Market in Görlitz, skating fans can spin their pirouettes. On an area of 400 square meters, skating is possible during market hours. In a heated hut next to the ice rink, you can warm up with a hot drink and watch the lively activity on the skating rink.
The last few weeks of the year time that fills us with anticipation and hope. Snow-covered paths paint a romantic picture, even if for many they mean one thing above all else: shoveling snow! If it even snows at all... But one thing is certain: this year, too, a whole host of hand-picked vocal and instrumental soloists, the opera chorus and the extra chorus of the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater, the New Lusatian Philharmonic, and, last but not least, Stefan Bley would like to treat you to two harmonious and varied hours of music, during which, among other things, the communal singing is eagerly anticipated by everyone.
Traders, restaurateurs and craftsmen present their goods and specialties from Silesia, Saxony and Bohemia in a festive atmosphere. Christmas music, choirs and ensembles from Görlitz will put you in the Christmas spirit and every day the Görlitz Christ Child visits the market and hands out small gifts to young and old. The lively marketplace offers visitors many attractions: traditional Christmas caroling, a rich children's program prepared by kindergartens and schools from Görlitz and Zgorzelec.
A highlight during Advent is the fascinating display of lights. Enjoy a wonderful evening in a festive Christmas atmosphere.
Christina Rommel is one of the most successful live musicians on the German rock/pop scene and is famous for her “chocolate concerts.” With her internationally unique show concept, the singer—accompanied by a chocolatier and her band—will perform at the Kulturforum Görlitzer Synagoge on December 4. Set to the sounds of Rommel’s well-known songs, a captivating musical journey through the world of chocolate begins—spiced up with delightful chocolate stories and humorous dialogue. And everyone gets to take a taste…
An impressive introduction to the current starry sky awaits you in the observatory's planetarium, regardless of the weather. After the visit, you will be able to find the simplest constellations in the sky yourself.
The lecture is devoted to the Star of Bethlehem from an astronomical and historical perspective. Using planetarium technology, the night sky at the time of the birth of Christ is simulated in order to shed light on phenomena such as comets, supernovae, or planetary conjunctions as possible explanations. In addition, there is an introduction to the current winter sky. In clear weather, the telescopes offer a view into the depths of outer space.
Almost everyone knows the story of Three Wishes for Cinderella.
The Görlitz Bach Choir performs: Johann Sebastian Bach: “Jauchzet, frohlocket,” Christmas Oratorio, Cantata 1; BWV 248 “Meine Seel erhebt den Herren” BWV 10, and Gunther Martin Göttsche: “Magnificat,” conducted by District Cantor Fabian Kiupel.
As part of the cooperation between the cities of Görlitz and Zgorzelec, a new tradition was established in 2024: the Silesian Christmas Market in Görlitz extended over the last three days across the Old Town Bridge to the forecourt in Zgorzelec and transformed into a large, radiant Christmas market.
There is a rich tradition of Christmas carols, which is still very much alive in Görlitz and Zgorzelec. Magdalena and Thomas Maruck will present a selection of Christmas carols from Germany and Poland and invite all guests to sing along. Lyrics and sheet music will be available on site.
The event is designed as a contemplative evening service. It combines festive organ music with readings from the Bible and literary reflections on the Christmas story. The musical direction is in the hands of District Cantor Fabian Kiupel, while the texts will be presented by Pastor Dr. Matthias Paul.
The parties take place, as is fitting, in the Alte Kantine (or sometimes in the pavilion) of the Kühlhaus Görlitz Cultural Center. The grounds at the Weinhübel train station offer the perfect blend of rustic, alternative industrial charm. The music played is primarily electronic (techno, house, deep house). Different DJs and live acts are booked for each event—including artists from the region and cities like Dresden (e.g., BUTZ SOLO, Filosofi, Vis Vitalis, or Wossy Project).
The New Year’s Eve celebration consists of a rich interplay of virtuosic, often lively organ pieces and contemplative or reflective literary texts. The event lasts about an hour and offers a contemplative opportunity to bid farewell to the old year amid the historic setting of the church by candlelight.
Featuring operetta classics such as “Oh MEIN PAPA,” “ZWEI MÄRCHENAUGEN,” and “WIEDER HINAUS INS STRAHLENDE LICHT.”Acclaimed performers from the Dresden State Operetta, the Neustrelitz Theater, and the Vienna Volksoper will gather in Görlitz on the last day of the year.
- Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) *Miroirs* No. 3 – *Une barque sur l’océan* (version for large orchestra) - Lothar Hensel (*1961)Nieblas del Riachuelo for bandoneón and string orchestraAstor Piazzolla (1921–1992) - An Argentine in ParisNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908) - Scheherazade – Symphonic Suite for Orchestra, Op. 35 (Movements 1 and 4) - Johann Strauss II (1825–1899) On the Elbe, Op. 477; Scenes from the North Sea, Op. 390; On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314
Program on 15 January 2026: Bus shuttle to the Stalag VIII A memorial site 16:30 Bus Demianiplatz (old bus station near the theater), Görlitz 16:45 Bus PKP Zgorzelec Miasto, Zgorzelec * 17:00 Guided tour, Stalag VIII A Görlitz Memorial, ul. Jeńców Stalagu VIII A 1Koźlice, 59-900 Zgorzelec Alexandra Grochowski will focus on the stories of individual prisoners of war during the open-air tour of the historic Stalag VIII A memorial site. She will make it clear that the sober figures conceal countless personal fates, characterized by hope, loss and deep human tragedies. 18:15 Bus shuttle from Stalag VIII A to the Görlitz Synagogue Cultural Forum in Görlitz * 19:00 Concert Quator pour la fin du Temps Baltic Neopolis Virtuosi at the Kulturforum Görlitzer Synagoge, Otto-Müller-Straße 3, 02826 Görlitz
The international trio Hippana Maleta promises plenty of fun full of movement and rhythm with their piece “Runners”: two jugglers on treadmills cannot stop, while multi-instrumentalist Moisés drives them through a series of games and experiments. What motivates them? What moves them? “Runners” is contemporary ball juggling with live music, in which the jugglers on the relentless treadmills artistically and acrobatically grapple with the real and perceived speed of time. Music and juggling also merge in the program “Tunnel”. (Source: www.viathea.de - News)
On the big screen, the journey spans different eras, genres, and film worlds: from historical dramas and comedies to family films. Featured are international productions such as "Grand Budapest Hotel", "Inglourious Basterds", and "The Book Thief", as well as German box-office hits and more recent films. Görlitz also stands in for Berlin, Paris, Heidelberg, and the fictional republic of Zubrowka, among others. Dates 2027, every Friday at 5 p.m.: 29.01. – Measuring the World 26.02. – The Young Karl Marx 19.03. – Fabian or Going to the Dogs 23.04. – Frantz 28.05. – The Book Thief 18.06. – Inglourious Basterds 16.07. – Everyone Dies Alone 20.08. – Grand Budapest Hotel 24.09. – Fatherland 29.10. – For Your Birthday 26.11. – With the Faul in the World 17.12. – School of Magical Animals 3
Gaga in Görliwood is a cultural dialogue between Los Angeles and the Lusatia region. Look forward to an evening of unexpected encounters, hilarious misunderstandings, and magnificent songs by the “Queen of Entertainment.” World premiere on January 30, 2027
