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Leipzig in event fever: Over a million visitors are expecting major events!
Leipzig is expecting over a million guests at four major events in June 2025, including the gymnastics festival and the city festival.
Leipzig in event fever: Over a million visitors are expecting major events!
Leipzig is facing an eventful month with four major events that will attract a total of more than a million visitors. Loud LVZ The city is expecting numerous international guests from May 28th to June 22nd who will be there when, among other things, the International German Gymnastics Festival takes place in the city.
The gymnastics festival, which takes place from May 28th to June 1st, is expected to bring 750,000 visitors to Leipzig. Around 80,000 athletes will take part in the competitions, which will take place in the Leipzig Trade Fair, the Red Bull Arena and the Stadium of Peace, among others. In addition, the integration of the European Gymnastics Championships from May 26th to 31st in Hall 1 of the trade fair will further strengthen the international presence of the event. A highlight will be the stadium gala on May 31st with the “Princes” and other show acts, where around 42,000 guests are expected.
Diverse events
The gymnastics festival is followed by the Leipzig city festival, which will take place from June 6th to 9th and is also expected to attract large crowds. Over 300,000 visitors are expected to enjoy music, culinary offerings and a children's paradise on Augustusplatz. In parallel, the Wave-Gotik-Treffen, which takes place across the city at around 50 venues, is expected to attract around 18,000 guests. A special highlight during this event is the Victorian picnic in Clara Zetkin Park. The entry ticket for the WGT costs 170 euros and is essential for access to the events.
The month ends with the Bach Festival, which takes place from June 12th to 22nd and offers over 100 events related to Johann Sebastian Bach under the motto “Transformation”. The market's popular BachStage will host free-admission open-air concerts, with attendance expected to be similar to 2024, when over 76,000 people attended.
Preparations and effects
The city of Leipzig has made extensive preparations to present itself appropriately as host. The public transport offering will be significantly increased; During the day, tram and bus lines run every ten minutes. There is even a five-minute service between the main train station and the exhibition center. The weekly market will also be moved to Augustusplatz from June 1st to 13th to create space for the events, and the ticket prices for the gymnastics festival include the ticket for the respective day.
A current study by Mittweida University, which examines the effects of major events on tourism in Leipzig, shows the potential of such events. The study predicts up to 136,000 additional tourists for 2023, who will be attracted by events in the “quarterback arena”. Over 1,500 guests were surveyed and the results suggest that many visitors are inclined to visit Leipzig again. The study is the first of its kind since the Corona pandemic and reflects the positive effects for the event industry and the city.
How Leipzig will continue to develop as a cultural center remains to be seen. The coming weeks definitely promise an intensive experience for locals and visitors.