Chemnitz in August: Exploring Mural Art Scene - Chemnitz's Art Scene - Exploring the City's Street Art and Munch Offerings in August
Cultural Highlights in Chemnitz, Germany's European Capital of Culture 2025
In August 2025, Chemnitz, Germany, is set to be a cultural hub, hosting a rich variety of events and activities as the European Capital of Culture. Here are some of the exciting highlights:
Edvard Munch Exhibition (Edvard Munch. Angst/Fear): From August 10 to November 2, the Chemnitz Art Collection will host a major exhibition focusing on the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch and themes of fear and loneliness. This show features 140 works, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, and video installations, including Munch's famous lithograph of "The Scream" alongside Andy Warhol’s interpretation. Munch visited Chemnitz in 1905 and painted several works here. The exhibition juxtaposes his works with those by other notable artists like Max Klinger, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Francisco de Goya, Neo Rauch, and Marina Abramović[1][2][3][4].
Street Art Festival: From August 22, a former hospital in Chemnitz is being transformed into a vast urban art gallery by 70 graffiti artists, duos, and collectives from 25 countries. The resulting street art can be viewed over three successive weekends, showcasing vibrant and contemporary urban culture[1].
Begehungen Art Festival: Already underway in early August (until August 17) at the former lignite power plant, this festival features exhibitions plus concerts, readings, lectures, and performances. It has been an annual event since 2003 and is integrated into Chemnitz 2025’s cultural programme[3].
Chocolate Festival and Toy Maker Festival: The chocolate festival in the industrial museum is happening this weekend, offering tastings and workshops. International apple specialties will be prepared under professional guidance at the apple power station event on August 12. Craftsmen from all over Europe will show their creations at the toy maker festival, which is happening at the end of August (August 29-31) [5].
South American Music Concert: On August 8, MDR will host a South American music concert on the Theaterplatz, featuring works by Arturo Márquez, Astor Piazzolla, Alberto Ginastera, Ángel Villoldo, and Omar Massa [6].
48-Hour Cooking Marathon: Regional dishes will be reinterpreted during the 48-hour cooking marathon in Neukirchen from August 15-17 [7].
Beyond these specific events, Chemnitz continues to offer a broad programme of exhibitions, concerts, theatre, and dance until the end of November 2025 under the European Capital of Culture 2025 title with over 1,000 events attracting more than 600,000 visitors so far[2]. The Munch exhibition in Chemnitz is considered one of the highlights of the European Capital of Culture year.
The city's cultural atmosphere is further enriched by the fact that the origins of the bandoneon lie in Chemnitz [8]. Thus, August in Chemnitz promises a vibrant cultural experience, blending traditional and contemporary art, music, and culinary delights.
- The Edvard Munch Exhibition in Chemnitz, showcasing works related to themes of fear and loneliness, integrates Munch's paintings with those of other artists like Max Klinger, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, and Marina Abramović, offering visitors a glimpse into the various aspects of lifestyle and cultural-travel.
- The Street Art Festival in Chemnitz, transforming a former hospital into an urban art gallery, offers a taste of fashion-and-beauty, with vibrant, contemporary urban culture showcased through graffiti art.
- The Chocolate Festival and Toy Maker Festival in Chemnitz, along with the apple power station event, provide a unique blend of food-and-drink and entertainment, offering workshops, tastings, and displays of European craftsmanship.
- The South American Music Concert on Theaterplatz, featuring works by Arturo Márquez, Astor Piazzolla, and others, offers a taste of music from foreign lands, contributing to the rich and diverse cultural-travel experience in Chemnitz. In August 2025, Chemnitz promises to be an eclectic mix of employment policy activities, with a broad programme of exhibitions, concerts, theatre, and dance, making it a must-visit destination for travel enthusiasts.
