Events in Leipzig in July 2025
Guys, it's official: temperatures are rising, ice cubes are clattering in overpriced drinks and the sun is burning the reality out of your head. Leipzig in July means everything at the same time: sweat, bass, falafel, love. Between lake and Späti, gallery opening and summer cinema, ice cream scoop number four & mambo number five.
They're lurking everywhere again, between columns of bicycles hungry for a swim, annoyed swarms of wasps and late-night shopping: those great events that keep you from sleeping at night and make you sit bravely in the office with sunglasses and a headache pill during the day. Because anyone who knows Leipzig knows that the creative scene here is just as hot as the thermometer: From relaxed evenings in the southern suburbs and wicked open-air concerts to exhibitions where even the artworks could get sunburnt. And because July is traditionally the peak season for spontaneous decisions, you can expect countless opportunities to charmingly ignore your to-do list and celebrate summer instead. 👯♂️🍹
To make sure you don't miss anything in July (except maybe the last night bus), we've put together a neat list of what's happening in Leipzig. So put on your sunglasses, take out your calendar and get ready for a month that you'll hopefully still be telling your future self years later with the words "Do you remember that time in July...?".
Weinfest in Leipzig 2025
Wine in your hand, sun on your face and live sound in your ears - the wine festival on the market square is pure summer enjoyment 💜
Open Air Comedy Show im Felsenkeller
5 comedians, 1 beer garden, 0 bad mood 🎤 The open-air show in the Felsenkeller will blow your mind 👂
☼ Sommerfest ☼
Summer, bass & 12h state of emergency 🌙
Bagage Sommerfest ⛱️
Conne Island becomes a playground 🧃 Graffiti, live acts & raffle luck ☀️
Sounds QUEER Soli Open Air
Queer beats, drag shows & solidarity in the green 💋 At the Sounds QUEER Soli Open Air, we celebrate diversity and collect donations for the LSVD. Free admission
Hinterhof Flohmarkt K8
Waffle scent & finds 💛 Hinterhof K8 invites you to the 5th round - with second hand, plants & cake break in the heart of Südvorstadt
23. Leipziger Hörspielsommer
Five days of radio play meadow! 🎧 The Leipzig Summer of Radio Plays features live guests, a children's program and sound art in the open air - barrier-free, free of charge and suitable for picnics
CoSy Festival
The CoSy Festival brings music, art and community together in perfect harmony. Look forward to a lovingly curated line-up, creative spaces and an atmosphere in which everything moves a little closer together. Whether you want to dance, chill out or meet new people - everything feels just right here.
Save A Horse, Ride A Cowgirl - An *explicit* Pony Tale
Horseland gets hot - with drama, desire and queer cunt-ry comedy at the Ost-Passage Theater. Yeehaw & yes, please 💋
KEINFESTIVAL 2025
A project close to Leipzig's heart: this year will once again be loud, colorful and full of love for the scene. Look forward to banging beats, creative workshops and artistic performances. See you on the dancefloor! 💜
OPT goes Sommerpause -> Spielzeit-Abgrillen #7
Playtime off, barbecue on! 🔥 The Ost-Passage Theater invites you to a summer break with vegan/veg BBQ, cold drinks & open conversations in the courtyard.
LATE NIGHT DRAG-BINGO - OPEN AIR
Bingo, baby! 💄 Drag queen Amy Strong brings glitter, gags & winnings to DUQO. Three rounds, three bills, lots of madness
HeXer - Park Konzert 2025
HeXer is back - and will make Clara Park vibrate! With us are Young Pepp and the band Liebestrunken. With this open air we celebrate the Leipzig summer, don't miss out <3
HÜTTEN SIND FÜR ALLE DA
A neighborhood in transition: The documentary shows stories from the east of Leipzig. Between gentrification, neighborhood & retro vibe. Open air at Conne Island
Kitsch und Krempel - Ein Spektakel für Leipzig
10 years of Kitsch & Krempel! 💜 The Leipzig cult show celebrates open air - with songs from Kaiser to Kreisler & a line-up you'll never see on stage like this
Lila Comedy Mixed Show in der Rad Tanke
At Lila Comedy, you can expect a summer evening full of queer humor, clever punchlines & your favourite people under the open sky in one of Leipzig's most beautiful beer gardens 💜
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If you feel like you're constantly missing out on something, then you're probably right. Because in July, missing out is somehow part of the plan. Nobody can do everything. And you don't have to. The best nights often start without a plan, and sometimes a cold drink on the curb is all you need to have the best evening.
Let yourself drift, dance when music sounds from a window somewhere, say yes when your friends ask "Are you coming?" - even if you have no idea where. Leipzig rewards spontaneity and curiosity. And in case you do want to know what's happening, we're here to help.
Oh, and did you know that Rausgegangen not only offers tips, but also pretty nice lotteries? 👀
Theater, concerts, comedy, sometimes even all at once - and you right in the middle of it all. Simply download the app, choose your favorite Lottery and, with a bit of luck, get in for free.
