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Free events & activities in Leipzig
Spring in Leipzig: zero budget, 100% vibes 🌸🕺💃
You can feel it, can't you? That soft tickle in your nose (no, not hay fever - spring fever!), the smell of fresh coffee and wet asphalt after the first May rain, and suddenly people are dancing barefoot on meadows again as if it were the most normal thing in the world. Leipzig is waking up.
And you: bank account empty, mood meh, but in the mood for life? Perfect - then you've come to the right place.
Because let's be honest: why should fun always cost money? Spring means new beginnings, and perhaps also: new beginnings without a discount. Whether you're broke, want to save money or simply want to get to know the city from its free side - we've put together the best free events and activities in Leipzig for you. Some of these events run on a solidarity basis. In other words, you decide for yourself whether and how much you want to pay. No pressure, no stress. If you're short of money, you're just as welcome as if you have a fiver in your pocket.
You shouldn't miss these free events 👇
Free comedy program in Leipzig
Karli Comedy - Open Mic | Stand Up Comedy Testbühne
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Lila Comedy Open Mic in der Rad Tanke
Free offers in Leipzig to get active & creative yourself - or simply to relax
Rap Battle »Den richtigen Ton treffen«
© Jens Gerber
Queer-e-oke by true colors
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Trios Live - Live Jazz immer Mittwochs
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Free flea markets in Leipzig
Kiezflohmarkt Plagwitz
Your new favorite find awaits among vintage treasures, record rarities and grandma's tea service. Simply browse, haggle and fall in love!
All infos for the event Kiezflohmarkt PlagwitzFlohmarkt auf der Feinkost
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The delicatessen flea market is a true Leipzig original: Between vintage treasures and delicious street food, you can feel the pulse of the Südvorstadt up close.
All infos for the event Flohmarkt auf der FeinkostWestbesuch 2025
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Flea market, stage, culture tent & everything that makes Plagwitz special 🫶 A visit to the West is like a weekend vacation in the district - come early, stay late, find something nice!
All infos for the event Westbesuch 2025Free festivals and parties in Leipzig
Mukke Abend - House I Disco I Downtempo
PULSE. x Kernkraftoase OpenAir
Sa, 13.09.2025 14:00
Westwerkfest - Kiez, Kunst & Kultur
KarliBeben 2025
Sa, 13.09.2025 12:00
KarliBeben is back - right on the KarLi, between the park and the square. Look forward to street food, exciting stores and lots of music. You have to be there <3
All infos for the event KarliBeben 2025Free exhibitions in Leipzig
Freier Eintritt im Museum Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum
© Peter Franke, Punctum
Sa, 06.09.2025 11:00
Sip your favorite drink in a place where authors and musicians have made history. Discover exciting rooms, old stories and fine aromas. Perfect for anyone who doesn't just want to drink coffee, but wants to experience it!
All infos for the event Freier Eintritt im Museum Zum Arabischen Coffe BaumLichterfest im agra-Park 2025
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All infos for the event Lichterfest im agra-Park 2025Want to save on admission to events that would otherwise cost money? No problem! 😎 We'll put you on the guest list. HOW? Just take a look at our raffle category and jump into the lottery pot. With a bit of luck, you can go to the event with your +1. Click here for all Lotteries! 👇🏼