Cultural stronghold Braunschweig: Summer full of events and highlights!

Cultural stronghold Braunschweig: Summer full of events and highlights!

What's new in Braunschweig? The city has a lot planned for the second half of 2025. Numerous events await us that are of a high cultural level and promise diversity. From the Okerinsel Flair, which started on June 14th and runs until the end of July, to a variety of festivals, exhibitions and markets - there is something for everyone here! At a time when everyone is looking for social exchange, Braunschweig surprises with a colorful program.

With a mix of live music and poetry slam, the Okerinsel Flair inspires over the warm summer months. The city's resident artists invite you to enjoy art outdoors. At the same time, the special exhibition “Paul Eliasberg: Enchanted Rooms” will take place in the Municipal Museum, which can be admired from July 1st to October 5th and shows 70 etchings. A wonderful opportunity to discover the cultural diversity of the city.

Cultural highlights and festivals

But that's just the beginning! From July 10th to 13th, the University of Fine Arts will introduce guests interested in art to the world of creativity on a tour. Sports enthusiasts don't miss out either. During the Brawo Open, an ATP Challenger tournament, tennis fans can look forward to exciting matches from July 3rd to 12th, accompanied by accompanying evening entertainment.

With the Hola Utopia! Street Art Festival, which takes place from July 28th to August 3rd, will see the city become a creative melting pot of international artists. And that's not all: every Wednesday from July 30th, the “evening market” atmosphere between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. will attract visitors to the German Unity Square. A place to linger and enjoy!

Political events and market events

They will be joined by the LGBTQ+ community and their supporters at CSD Braunschweig, which will celebrate from July 25th to August 9th under the motto “Never be quiet again”. The “Friendship Stage” in the “Zur Friendship” beer garden will also be offering a varied program from August 7th. Spring next year will not only include cultural events, but also helpful offers such as the 10th Braunschweig Job Fair in the Volkswagen Hall on August 30th and 31st, where employers and employees can meet.

From September 5th to 7th, the Magnifest will take place in the Magniviertel, all about music and street food, followed by the WEITBLICK Festival with its diverse program from September 19th to 28th. The Braunschweiger Literaturzeit will also attract literature enthusiasts in October and November. The Braunschweig Crime Festival is a must for crime fans from October 19th to November 2nd!

Winter festivities and performances

Already in November, the Braunschweig Christmas market will bathe the city center in a festive sea of ​​lights from November 26th to December 29th. The exciting exhibition “Female Power: The Beautiful Evil” opens in the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum on October 24th and the winter theater in the Spiegeltent from November to December is also an eye-catcher. During this time, visitors can expect a special highlight: the New York ice cream magic, which can be found at the Kohlmarkt from November to January!

For animal and theater lovers, “Pippi Longstocking” in the State Theater from November 16th and the festive show in the Braunschweig winter arena from December 19th to 22nd will offer further entertainment. The Basketball Lions have also set their dates, with home games in the Volkswagen Hall at the end of December. A colorful program that is sure to attract many people!

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In summary, one can say: Braunschweig has achieved a lot in the second half of 2025 and done so sensibly! Come by and enjoy what the city has to offer in terms of culture, music and festive moments.