What's happening in December 2025? Events in Leipzig
Do you feel it too? That mixture of frost in your nose, fairy lights everywhere and the question of whether mulled wine actually qualifies as breakfast? That's right, December is here - the time when everything becomes a little more magical. Even if it gets dark early outside and you feel like you're asking yourself three times a day why you should even leave the house: Leipzig shows you that winter isn't just cold, but can also be pretty nice.
Here in our favorite city, winter magic meets urban coolness. Yes, the days are short and the nights are endlessly long - but that's what makes December so special, isn't it? Leipzig transforms into a huge stage, packed with highlights that will make your winter heart beat faster. From the smell of roasted almonds at the stylish Christmas markets to hip concerts that will get the beat pumping in your blood - there really is something for everyone here.
And do you know what's best? You don't have to decide whether you like it classic and magical or modern and loud. Leipzig offers you both. Whether you want to stroll through festively decorated streets with your family, seek the ultimate winter wonderland feeling with your best friends or simply need a little time for yourself to enjoy this special time of year.
So, grab your favorite scarf, warm up your heart and come along - we'll show you what Leipzig has in store for you in December. Let's find the best moments together that are so worth the cold hands and red noses! 🎄✨
The best thing at the beginning: our Geheimkonzerte on 10.12. and LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE 💖
Geheimkonzert Leipzig | SUBCULTURE EDITION ❤️🔥 by Rausgegangen
It's that time again: an evening full of surprises - because who will be on stage remains a secret until the first note is played. We've already had Blond, Berq, Ennio, Futurebae, Jassin, Anais, Katha Pauer & many more as guests - even before they stormed the nation's big stages. So discover the stars of tomorrow at our Geheimkonzerte. 🪩
💖 LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE LEIPZIG | Audience Ticket | Power Point Dating by Rausgegangen 💖
The dating event that changes everything: Forget swiping, ghosting and online dating. Come to LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE - PowerPoint Dating by Rausgegangen! 🫵
A fine selection of winter markets
Veganer Weihnachtsmarkt Leipzig
The familiar Christmas traditions and culinary dishes - but make it completely vegan 🌱💚
Wintermarkt in der HGB
This Soli winter flea market is organized by students of the HGB and there is soo much to admire and buy: own works, prints, photographs, drawings, ceramics, small sculptures, paintings, gadgets, jewelry, comics, zines and much more 🤫 You MUST find a Christmas present here
Weihnachtlich-winterlicher Floh- und Pflanzenmarkt
The lights are twinkling, the mulled wine is fragrant - the perfect time to browse, swap and discover little treasures for yourself or as gifts! 🎁
Bubus kleiner Weihnachtsgarten
Fancy a music / party time?
MC WINDHUND live
MC WINDHUND comes to Leipzig and brings us a rollercoaster of emotions: sometimes he sweeps the audience away with charismatic rap and hard beats, sometimes he captivates them with fragile vocals and poetic lyrics. 🫶🏻
Rave am Donnerstag mit SCHUTT & ASCHE - (Hard) Techno
This is for everyone who wants a break from the soft and cozy pre-Christmas season and would rather feel hard bass and driving beats in their bones instead ⛓️
Queer Nacht - Merry Crisis Edition
Here, despite (or perhaps because of) everything the year has done to us, we can dance, laugh and be happy together to the everlasting pop classics and dancefloor hits of today 🪩💜
Lucio101
Rosenthaler Platz goes Leipzig - because Lucio101 has made it his mission to show the world Berlin-Mitte as he knows it 🫵🏽
Kennt Ihr Headjet? Tour 2025
A murmur goes through the republic. From east to west, from north to south, rumors are circulating that there are these four guys from Berlin who don't want anyone to stand still. Where glittery dresses spin in circles, cheeks move, you can wallow for hours under the waterfall shower of indie rock, Aperol and tango and still look fantastic 🪩🍸
Jassin • Arsenalplatz Tour 2025
A little melancholy, beautiful lyrics and sometimes a little sad - just how you imagine the perfect Sunday evening concert in December 🫂❄️
COFFEE PARTY RAVE WINTERZAUBER
A cozy winter wonderland full of music, enjoyment and good vibes. ❄️🎶
Ohrwürmer Party Leipzig
Shoutout to my favorite animal - the earworm! From "Take on me" to "Girls just wanna have fun" to "Hangover" - after this party, your earworm supply is sure to be filled for the next few months! 🎤🕺🏽
Events to get creative & active
ILSES QUIZ MIT ANJA & PHYLIS - Weihnachtsspezial!
Time to give your gray matter a boost! A quiz carried out with heart and passion that will test your knowledge across all topics 🧠
FLINTA* Dance & Performance Space
For everyone who wants to experiment with contemporary dance and performance. Here is space for mutual inspiration, skill sharing and collective learning according to the principle "each one, teach one" 🕺🏽
Twerk Tanzworkshop - Basics & Choreo
Imagine this: Saturday morning, you walk into a room in your red, white and green outfit and learn perfect choreography including twerking to Jingle Bells? Or will it be "Last Christmas" by Wham! 🎄 Go there and find out 🕺🏽
RB Leipzig Free Fit Area Winter Workshop Dezember
Even in the cold season, it's important to stay fit! 💪🏼 Calisthenics workshops give you the opportunity to perform effective exercises with your own body weight and integrate them flexibly into your everyday winter routine ❄️
Stickkurs
Does your family really want a DIY Christmas present from you but you have no idea what to make? In this course you will learn how to embroider all kinds of motifs on fabric! Your family will definitely be delighted 🫶🏻🪡
Viva La Vulva Aquarellworkshop
In this workshop, you will learn how to paint beautiful volcanoes using various watercolor techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Let go of control and perfection and instead let yourself be carried away by the fascinating interplay of water and colors 🖌️🌈
Filmriss Filmquiz
How many cameos did Marvel master Stan Lee have? When was the first sound film premiered? Which horror series has the most murderous appearances? 💡📽️
UFA Casting Show
Whether GZSZ, Unter uns, Alles was zählt or Lenßen hilft - here you have the chance to become part of your favorite formats 🎥
Would you like some culture?
Öffentliche Führung durch die Gedenkstätte für Zwangsarbeit Leipzig
It is super important not to let history be forgotten and to become aware of the places and past events in your city!
Gi3F (Gott ist drei Frauen)
What would you do if everything was over in 40 minutes? A humorous-philosophical theater trip between goddesses and the end of the world - pretty crazy, pretty clever, pretty worth seeing
Die Schneekönigin - Nach dem Märchen von Hans Christian Andersen
What ice will this story be able to melt today? ❄️💜
Lesung: Die unendliche Form der Frau
Three Leipzig authors, three new books, one central theme: parenthood. Here we talk about why they deal with this topic in very different literary ways - and what a family-friendly society could look like 🧑🧑🧒
Langer Abend der kurzen Filme: Kurzfilmnacht
As part of the German Short Film Day, it's off to the White House in Markkleeberg's agra Park! You can watch the short film programs "Familienbande" and "Europäische Kurzfilmlieblinge 2025" in the festive atmosphere of the Wilhelminian style villa 📽️🍿
Hunger & thirst are quenched here
Open-Bottle-Abend
Tasting 6 different beers? We're going in 🍻
Thainachtsdinner bei PAREA
Not in the mood for the same old (pre-)Christmas dinner? Then let's go for a Thai Christmas dinner! 🇹🇭 Looks a bit like a classic roast - but tastes like the flavors of Thailand and is also completely vegan. There are four varied courses with Christmas references, reinterpreted. Get in there quickly, there aren't many seats!
Bierbingo im Dolden Mädel Leipzig
Socks for Christmas are a flop? Fancy a bit of sparkle and mystery under the tree? 😏 Holla at us. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Brand new: vouchers are now finally available for our secret concerts. It's not only exciting for your loved ones, but also for you, so here you go! 👇🏼
Don't know what winter and Christmas markets Leipzig has to offer? Then take a look at our blog article to be well informed! 🫶🏼
So, now you have the December timetable. The city is sparkling, the events are popping and the possibilities are endless. Whether you want to stroll around the Christmas market, sing along to a concert or simply immerse yourself in the winter wonderland - Leipzig delivers. Now it's up to you: do you want to rule the couch or throw yourself into the fray? Spoiler: The latter is more fun. ! ❄️ 🧤🕯️
And if you're thinking: "Cool, but how do I check everything without planning chaos?" Easy - the Rausgegangen app is your best buddy. You can find everything at a glance. Concerts, exhibitions, parties - the whole of December in your pocket. And the best thing? It costs nothing. Simply download and start browsing right away.
So come on, Leipzig is waiting for you. Put on your thick socks, pack your friends and make December your month. And who knows, maybe we'll bump into each other somewhere - I'll be the one with mulled wine in one hand and a big bag of roasted almonds in the other. Cheers! 🎉🎄
