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Leipzig celebrates the oldest CSD in East Germany: Prideball in Täubchenthal!
Experience Christopher Street Day in Leipzig with festivities from June 20th to 28th, 2025, including Prideball and drag shows.
Leipzig celebrates the oldest CSD in East Germany: Prideball in Täubchenthal!
Christopher Street Day (CSD) begins in Leipzig on June 20, 2025, ushering in a series of celebrations for the queer community. The CSD, which has been celebrated since 1992 and is the oldest in East Germany, attracts numerous people every year. This year the city is expecting a colorful program that includes both political and festive elements. The CSD street festival, a centerpiece of the celebrations, takes place on June 28th and offers visitors numerous stands and attractions.
A special highlight will be the Prideball in Täubchenthal, which starts on the same day at 9 p.m. This ball offers a platform for artists and performers from the LGBTQ+ community. Mandy Cleenex will host the event and drag queen Athena Owls will perform on the main stage. In addition to other artists, DJ shows from Gloria Viagra, Konsiaka Schwuppenexpress and The Menstruaters will ensure the atmosphere. The celebrations in the Täubchenthal's outdoor area, ballroom and club room promise an unforgettable experience for all participants who want to celebrate the diversity of the community, reports Ahoi Leipzig.
Campaign for greater justice and awareness
During the CSD festivities, attention will also be drawn to the challenges and problems faced by the queer community. A central point is to raise awareness among law enforcement authorities about queer-specific issues. It is crucial that attacks and hate crimes against queer people are recognized and punished. This also includes the recommendation to set up sensitive contacts in the law enforcement authorities, which should be advertised nationwide, as highlighted on the CSD Leipzig website.
In addition, it is recommended to organize regular training and further education on the non-discriminatory treatment of queer people. Another important step is the statistical recording of hate crime by the Saxon State Criminal Police Office. One positive step forward is that, since February 1, 2021, a contact person for LGBTTIQ* has been available at the Leipzig public prosecutor's office to offer support to disturbed individuals.
Planning for this year's CSD highlights the diversity of the queer community and emphasizes the need to integrate both the celebrations and the societal challenges they face. Leipzig citizens and visitors are invited to actively participate in the celebrations and work for a fairer future.