Bad Schandau
The baroque castle from the 17th century provides the atmospheric setting for what is probably the smallest Advent market in Saxon Switzerland, which is the result of a private initiative by the friends of the castle. The third year of the event also offers lovingly designed stalls and a multitude of touching Christmas moments. The historic rooms themselves tell exciting stories and are open to you for a tour on this day.
Together with the Salon-Streichorchester Dresden, we warmly welcome you to the new year - now traditionally on the third Sunday in January. In the historic Kaminsaal well-known and lesser-known "Schlager" from the 1930s to 1950s will be played. Many of these classics are actually film scores - the films have often been forgotten, but the music seems to remain forever young. Founded in 1996, the twelve musicians of the Dresden orchestra delight audiences with danceable salon music in a classical string line-up - complemented by piano, drums and vocals. In addition to the Viennese waltz, they play foxtrot, slow fox, tango and Latin American music. Convince yourself of the versatility and virtuosity of the artists, let yourself be enchanted by their music and start the new year in high spirits!
With a lightness and playfulness, the Dresden-based Trio Nuages presents a rousing mix of gypsy swing, chanson, and jazz à la Manouche. Music that tells little stories of life, tempts you to dream, and invites you to dance. Juliane Liebing (vocals, violin), Mathias Jehling (double bass), and Joachim Bade (guitar) transport the audience into the fascinating world of Gypsy jazz—on a musical journey of discovery full of lightness, joie de vivre, and soaring sounds. Our Castle Concert is part of the “Wintersterne Sächsische Schweiz” cultural festival. From January 29 to February 7, 2027, the festival invites visitors to enjoy a variety of cultural experiences at numerous special locations throughout the region.
