Dresdner Musikfestspiele (Dresden Music Festival) brings Dresden, Germany to life each May and June, celebrating the city’s musical heritage with a theme-driven lineup of classical concerts, premieres, and genre-crossing nights. Hear top orchestras and soloists in landmark venues like the Semperoper, Frauenkirche, and Kulturpalast, plus open-air performances in the Großer Garten. Expect everything from Baroque to contemporary works, with special projects and guest artists turning Dresden into a true “sound city.”
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, May 14–Sunday, June 14, 2026. Official festival site.
• Concert start times vary by event and venue; confirm via the official programme listings. Programme & tickets.
LOCATION
• Dresden, Germany. Open in Google Maps.
• Venues are spread across the city (and selected nearby locations); check the venue listed for your specific concert. Official venue list.
• Frauenkirche: Neumarkt, 01067 Dresden, Germany. Open in Google Maps.
• Kulturpalast (Konzertsaal): Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany. Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official ticketing is via the programme listings on the festival website (availability and prices vary by concert). Programme & tickets.
• Ticket purchase options and terms (online ticketing, fees, delivery methods) are detailed here. Ticket information (official).
• The festival advises against buying tickets via unofficial secondary-market platforms. Official guidance.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Programmes, performers, dates, and venues may change; refund/exchange rules are outlined in the official ticket information. Details.
• Some events are cooperation concerts where partner terms apply; check the ticket page for the specific concert. Programme & tickets.
• Public-transport validity (VVO) applies only when explicitly printed on the ticket; confirm for your event. Ticket information.