Eight must-see happenings slated for Germany in January 2025
Experience a captivating blend of art, history, and culture as Germany gears up for a series of unforgettable events in January 2025. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated happenings across the country.
In the heart of Bavaria, the Out of the Box Festival takes centre stage, transforming Munich and several historic cities such as Ebersberg, Berchtesgaden, Schongau, Regensburg, Passau, Burghausen, Kaufbeuren, and Lichtenberg, from January 11th to February 2nd. Titled 'The Renaissance of Time', the festival promises a packed roster of music, theatre, dance, and visual art designed to be challenging and thought-provoking.
For those in Berlin, the CTM Festival, an annual celebration of experimental music and art, will be held from January 24th to February 2nd. Meanwhile, the Silent Film Festival, showcasing a roster of early cinema, including comedic classics and bloodcurdling horror films, will run from January 17th to March 22nd. The festival takes place in the atmospheric setting of the Twelve Apostles Church in Schöneberg, Berlin.
Jan Böhmermann, a renowned German comedian and satirist, will be touring various cities in Germany. His performance in Cologne on January 14th promises a mix of sharp political satire, biting poetry, and live music delivered with acerbic wit and charisma. Tickets for his performance in Frankfurt have already sold out.
For a unique indoor ice rink experience, head to Munich for the Winter Wonderland immersive ice skating event, running through early February 2025. Imaginative light projections create magical worlds on the ice, making it an unforgettable experience.
For those seeking a culinary adventure, the Knights' Halls wild boar barbecue buffet at Rabenstein Castle offers a medieval ambiance, with events starting from January and running into May 2025, and again from October to December.
The European Capital of Culture 2025, Chemnitz and the surrounding 38 municipalities in Saxony, Germany, will host various cultural programs throughout the year, although specific January events are not detailed here. It's worth noting that the European Capital of Culture 2025 will be simultaneously held in Hildesheim and other cities in Germany and the Netherlands.
Lastly, the Montgolfiade Hot-Air Balloon Festival, featuring dozens of colorful hot-air balloons rising daily against the winter backdrop of Lake Tegernsee, will take place from January 26th to February 2nd. The 'Night Glow' event, a highlight of the festival, sees illuminated balloons ascend to light up the night sky.
For the most up-to-date details on the Out of the Box Festival's program, visit the festival website. Consult official websites or cultural calendars of the respective festivals or cities for precise January 2025 programming. Enjoy the cultural extravaganza that Germany has to offer!
[1] Winter Wonderland Munich [2] Knights' Halls wild boar barbecue buffet
[1] Immerse yourself in an enchanting winter atmosphere at the Winter Wonderland in Munich, offering an immersive ice skating experience from early January through February 2025. [2] Savor the medieval ambiance at the Knights' Halls wild boar barbecue buffet in Rabenstein Castle, happening from January to May 2025, then again from October to December.
