Internationales Dixieland Festival (International Dixieland Festival) swings through Dresden, Germany each May, celebrating Dixieland and old-time jazz with concerts across clubs, plazas, and theaters. Don’t miss the free Dresden Jazz Mile, where multiple stages line the city center, and the beloved riverboat shuffle on the Elbe, when historic paddle steamers become floating bandstands. The festive finale is the Dixieland parade, a toe-tapping procession that turns Saxony’s capital into “Swingin’ Dresden.”
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Sunday, May 10–Sunday, May 17, 2026. Official festival site.
• The official program lists event-by-event dates, start/end times, and entry details; confirm specifics on the relevant event page. Program & Tickets (official).
LOCATION
• Dresden, Saxony, Germany. Open in Google Maps.
• The festival uses multiple venues across Dresden (and some surrounding locations); check the organizer’s official venue list for addresses and transport notes. Locations (official).
• Riverboat events (when scheduled) depart from Terrassenufer (piers) along the Elbe in central Dresden. Terrassenufer (map).
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official tickets are sold via the organizer’s online shop (select event(s), purchase, and display on mobile or print). Official online ticketing.
• Ticket hotline (organizer): +49 351 27 18 71 55 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Ticket info (official).
• Some events are listed as free entry, while others are ticketed with event-specific pricing; confirm on the individual event listing. Program & Tickets (official).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Most festival venues are designed to be reachable by Dresden public transit (DVB); the organizer links official route and ticket resources. Visitor information (official).
• Accessibility notes vary by event/venue (for example, not all riverboat ships are fully accessible; some venues have stairs-only access); check the event description and the organizer’s guidance. Accessibility notes (official).