Festivals
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Time for jazz
The music series JazzZeit is dedicated to jazz and jazz musicians in Saarbrücken.
Saar dance festival
Saarbrücken turns into a hub for contemporary dance, under the artistic direction of Stijn Celis. The festival takes place every second year.
Altstadtfest 2025: 2. Chance - Uli Weis
Altstadtfest 2025: 2. Chance - Uli Weis
Altstadtfest 2025: 2. Chance - Uli Weis
Altstadtfest
Saarbrücken’s historic centre invites visitors to enjoy a rich programme of music and events every year on the weekend before the summer holidays.
Summer music in Saarbrücken
Saarbrücker Sommermusik is series of free, high-culture concerts combining art with a folk festival atmosphere.
Sebastian Woithe
Sebastian Woithe
Sebastian Woithe
Filmfestival Max Ophüls Prize
The Max Ophüls Prize is one of the most renowned German-speaking film festivals focusing on new film makers. It is held in January every year.
Musikfestspiele
Musikfestspiele
Musikfestspiele
Musikfestspiele Saar
The Musikfestspiele Saar present the musical culture of a another European country. It's biennial event held since 1989.
Sons of Sissy - Festival Perspectives 2019
Sons of Sissy - Festival Perspectives 2019
Sons of Sissy - Festival Perspectives 2019
Perspectives
Perspectives is the only Franco-German performing arts festival. It takes place at the end of May/beginning of June each year.
Plakatmotiv Primeurs 2019 - SST
Plakatmotiv Primeurs 2019 - SST
Plakatmotiv Primeurs 2019 - SST
Festival Primeurs
The Festival Primeurs presents selected plays from French contemporary drama. It takes place in November every year.
Sundays at the castle
Visitors are invited to free concerts at Saarbrücken castle during June, July and August. The programme includes matinées, soirées and a children's programme.