Events 2026/2027

Every year from the end of November, Halle's Christmas and winter markets invite visitors to enjoy the Advent season.

Light, magic and fantasy: oversized light installations adorn the Zoo of Halle in bright colours and shapes.

The birthday of the famous composer George Frideric Handel is traditionally celebrated in Halle (Saale) in February.

Our small but fine reading festival for the Leipzig Book Fair with exciting authors at various great reading locations in Halle (Saale).

KlangART Vision celebrates contemporary music at traditional venues in Saxony-Anhalt, including Halle (Saale).

Renowned female jazz musicians perform at the live music festival.

Traditional puppetry meets contemporary puppet theatre in the inner courtyard of the Ulrichskirche.

The city of Halle (Saale) invites you to the market square to celebrate autumn with all your senses with around 15 winegrowers, beer specialties and…

The fine, small music festival takes place in the centre of the picturesque Oberburg Giebichenstein.

Hallelujah! The Handel Festival is the largest music festival in Saxony-Anhalt.

Regional and national artists and designers present a multifaceted spectrum of their artistic work.