There’s plenty to see: pasta (already cooked), hard-working construction workers (still at it), buses (stepping in for trains, but having to stay in their lanes). And the Theater der Jungen Welt is celebrating its 80th birthday, proving that the dream of eternal youth can come true. Things are looking idyllic in Werner Tübke’s former villa. […]
Programmers are now at work on the city’s cleaning services, and the recycling centre in the south-west has announced its closure. The State Parliament is voting on an affordable regional ticket for the whole of Bavaria, the City History Museum is presenting new research findings on the photographic archive of the Mittelmann studio – and […]
It remains to be seen whether RB will progress in the Champions League today. Find out here how the public can get to the match. The state parliament is discussing care and local security. The work of war correspondents is fraught with danger, as a film screening this evening – hosted by Reporters Without Borders […]
Will the planned airport expansion come to a crash landing in court? The Higher Administrative Court is hearing ten legal challenges against the aviation hub from today. This evening sees the start of this year’s EURO-SCENE dance and theatre festival; the city is honouring outstanding contributions to regeneration and heritage conservation – and there are […]
Leipzig is bracing itself for a court case that is entirely overshadowed by the traumatic events of the reckless driving spree on 4 May. It begins today. There is news regarding rail and bus services; two bridges are in the spotlight this week – one of them protects the city from flooding, whilst the other […]
Drivers are advised to take particular care when travelling on the motorway from this evening onwards: roadworks are causing closures! As part of DOK Week, two Leipzig-based productions are hoping to secure funding for their next project; alongside many other issues, the City Council is today also discussing the former ‘Neue Szene’; and at 6 […]
What happens to information when a feasibility study turns into a technical discussion – and that technical discussion subsequently turns back into a written response from the authorities? A small communication experiment arose quite by chance in connection with the planned boat crossing between Lake Cospuden and Lake Zwenkau. It shows that the feasibility study, […]
A film festival that once brought the world to Leipzig from beyond the Iron Curtain is kicking off again this evening. To make way for this, the LVB is suspending a local bus service due to building works. At the ‘Runde Ecke’, you can find out whether the neighbourhood really was home to nothing but […]
Arthur-Hoffmann-Straße has for years been one of those road projects that the city keeps postponing. For years, signs have been warning of road damage, particularly in the area around the tram tracks. Apart from a tiny stretch in the north, there are no designated cycle lanes. None of this necessarily has anything to do with […]
Regular services are finally back: two diversions for public buses in the city centre will come to an end this weekend. The Krystallpalast Varieté takes you back to the rock ‘n’ roll 1950s, whilst the theatre is focusing on a darker era, bringing a play about repression in the GDR back to the stage. Commemorative […]
The Saxony Regional Directorate (LDS) has approved a section of the complex construction project on Georg-Schumann-Straße between Delitzscher Straße/Eutritzscher Straße (Chausseehaus) and Böhmestraße in the city of Leipzig by means of a planning approval decision. This was announced on Wednesday, 21 October. The project is part of the Leipzig Transport Authority’s (LVB) scheme to modernise […]
Hello Leipzig: This is how Thursday, 22 October 2026 begins. What can’t a day do that an office can? Keep quiet! An office stays closed, but a trade fair celebrates the start with lights and quirkiness. It’s going to be a tight squeeze at Schkeuditzer Kreutz today; instead, an expert talk will offer helpful tips […]
In the north, local residents are delighted at the official opening of their new Parthe Bridge, which links the sports facilities and the residential area. In the south, a new 30 km/h zone ensures a safer journey to school, with plans to introduce a further one. Two events look back at history, focusing on music […]
Enjoy the autumn, because it’ll soon be gloomy. An expected traffic jam provides the perfect opportunity for that today. The Südvorstadt, on the other hand, is already giving off a spooky vibe: curtain up for a bit of horror in between. The Jazz Days are turning into a genuine international festival today, showcasing a forefather […]
The new week begins with a major tram diversion in the north-east of the city. Dance, light and music come together in an almost magical way at the Kunstkraftwerk. A tour of a former sanatorium explores the crimes committed there by the Nazis under the guise of medicine, in full view of society. And for […]
One sees clearly only with the heart … Everyone is familiar with this beautiful piece of wisdom that the fox imparts to the Little Prince. From today, this wonderful story can be experienced through multimedia at the Kunstkraftwerk. There are two reasons to celebrate: the German-Syrian poet Adel Karasholi is turning 90, and the Jazz […]
Will 14 become a lucky number? Transport planners and tram passengers are likely to think so, from today at the latest. Hidden treasures could be unearthed at GRASSI today – and this afternoon, the Administrative Committee will discuss where further funding for education can be found. This evening, there’ll be a cultural-historical event tracing the […]
Holidays are a time for relaxation – just not for everyone. Whilst most people are away on holiday, jackhammers, diggers and the like are hard at work on local roads. In this morning’s edition, the LZ shows where the work is taking place from today onwards. In addition, the LVB are modernising their customer centre; […]
It’s not something you see every day: the Gewandhaus, together with its orchestra, is hosting a world premiere. As expected, there’s still building, digging and maintenance work going on today. Along the railway tracks and on the motorway. At the Sparkasse’s Kunsthalle, today’s focus is on freedom, friendship and art – and this ‘HELLO’ here […]
A milestone in the history of the women’s movement is being commemorated today at the Capa-Haus. The city also has something truly grand in the pipeline at the Chausseehaus – and will be providing details in a live broadcast this evening. LZ outlines what’s in store. Today, the city centre will explore what it’s like […]
This weekend will be rather rail-heavy, but there’ll also be plenty of entertainment on offer. We’ll be celebrating trams and trains, a club’s anniversary, the opening of a major transport link in the north of the city – and the waterworks will be demonstrating live how an everyday staple becomes as clear as we know […]
An interesting ruling on political extremism is expected at the Regional Court. The Museum of Local History is addressing a closely related, serious issue. Housing costs are a concern for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, IG Metall is organising a barbecue for foreign workers – and commuters are facing significantly longer journey times on the A72. […]
Alongside more than 90 other venues, the Stadtbad is hosting an Open Monuments Day this weekend – and treating visitors to birthday cake. Construction plans for Plagwitz railway station are being presented, whilst on Naunhofer Straße, creative ideas are being put into practice. And in the south of Leipzig, there are job opportunities behind doors […]
A small break, a big impact. A burst sewage pipe is causing disruption for visitors to Lake Cospuden. Traffic is a bit slower than usual on the A38 today, whilst the Mendelssohn House commemorates Gustav Mahler’s tragic love affair and its impact on the world of music. And the Capa House is kicking off the […]
Child psychology and fine weather are setting the tone for the start of the week in Leipzig. And building sites. Things wear out and need replacing. More than 40 per cent of eligible voters in Saxony-Anhalt have come to the conclusion that this can be done using plans from the day before yesterday. It remains […]
Just outside the city lies a historical treasure – in Borna, work on restoring it officially begins today. Care should be taken when travelling on the motorway to Dresden, and likewise when the little ones start school next year. It’s not enough simply to turn up on the day of the Zuckertütenfest. Today, the city’s […]
That’s a clever move: the city is inaugurating a new education campus in the east of Leipzig today. Everything from nursery to sixth form college is housed in one place. Traffic is flowing freely again on Georg-Schumann-Straße without any rail replacement services. Instead, diggers are now at work at Waldplatz. This evening, actress Corinna Harfouch […]
Hands up – the weekend? No chance! Pushing people in orange to get those annoying but necessary roadworks finished. And even where there’s a party, there’s work to be done. Big celebrations don’t organise themselves. LZ tells you which highlights to choose from. The choice is vast. The columnist has a personal favourite, ‘Am Fenster’ […]
A tribute to a Leipzig-based democracy activist, an award for an American historian, and two exciting film premieres tackling deeply moving issues of our time. There is also the last evening market of the year in the city centre. And Leipzig’s public transport authority is today publishing new findings on driverless transport. Only flying is […]
The Balla Carpenters’ Brigade was already legendary even before almost anyone had seen it in action. The film in which it plays the leading role was banned in 1966, yet the legend endured until its re-release in 1989. Today, the lads are turning up at UT Connewitz. Two events are tackling anti-Semitism in football and […]
Every day it bore the weight of thousands of cars, yet nobody took any notice of it. Now a small bridge near the Auensee is being demolished. At the Bach Monument, the well-attended free concerts are entering their final round; two cinemas are bringing the island of Hiddensee to Leipzig – and the city’s waste […]
Wasserfest, the Schönau Park Festival (featuring ROCKHAUS, amongst others), KlimaFAIR and the FLINTA* reading stage (with Sarah Lesch) at the Grassi – this weekend certainly won’t be boring. A road that has been restructured and is sorely needed is now open to traffic. Amidst all the festivities, it’s also important to remember that on Sunday, […]
Electricity comes out of the socket. The question of where that socket will be in future is an intriguing one. The municipal utilities provide the answer. With its head held high, the GfZK bids farewell to a much-loved grant; an exhibition showcases future plans for the school biology centre; and the waterworks invite visitors to […]
They are unassuming – and yet of great significance to many: two closures are the focus of our attention today, in what is, in fact, a small matter. Two exhibitions are catching our eye: one because it is new, the other because the artist herself is guiding visitors through her impressive body of work. And […]
Second-hand clothes can look good, even when someone else is wearing them. Mental health issues are no reason to hide away. That’s why the MUT-TOUR is stopping off in Leipzig today. In the Kolonnadenviertel, a gallery is opening that stretches from Plagwitz closer towards the city centre, whilst the Bach Organ Festival draws to a […]
Attention! Children who want to take part in Friday’s night race can only be registered today! When the moon blocks out the sun this evening: don’t worry, it’ll be back tomorrow. LZ reveals where and when the solar eclipse can be observed. In the north of the city, construction work on the congestion-plagued Maximilianallee is […]
From today, lost property is being put up for auction by the Lost Property Office to find new owners. The journey to school in Wahren will be safer in future, whilst roads in Mockau and Markkleeberg will have to be closed as the waterworks bring in excavators. An exciting exhibition invites visitors on a journey […]
Anyone who has to travel between Halle and Leipzig tonight – whether for work or to join the party – should allow plenty of time. Watch out for railway works! Anniversary: The GDR’s largest stadium was inaugurated 70 years ago today and, in a sense, has survived to the present day. There are some particularly […]
A steel giant is rising – though it cannot be seen doing so. A pop giant, on the other hand, is set to fill the Parkbühne for two evenings. Less welcome are the price rises for public transport and at the local music school. Before the summer break, the Capa-Haus is hosting one more exhibition […]
The opencast mines took up land and displaced people. Yet they also provided jobs and a sense of community… The Minister-Presidents of Central Germany are meeting today at a rehabilitated opencast mine site to discuss the future of structural change following the phase-out. The event features an exciting book launch, the prospect of reduced rail […]
Klar, Sommerloch – aber ´ne Baustelle, die einen Stau verursacht, findet sich fast immer: mehr Zeit auf der Prager Straße einplanen! Wenig Zeit bleibt den Studierenden der Musik- und Theater-Hochschule, nämlich keine 24 Stunden mehr. Und auch an der Uni gehts heute um Pünktlichkeit (aber mit Chance auf Nachholtermine). Und was Laserdrucker mit Ihrer Steuererklärung […]
New road closures, new diversions – there’s building, building and more building going on in Leipzig. LZ shows you how to get into and through the city, to the station or around it, by bus and train. From today, there are also replacement timetables for regional services, for example on the route to Chemnitz. To […]
A two-day children’s festival right in the city centre – this weekend, Augustuspatz will be transformed into a fun-filled adventure course for children on their summer holidays. For residents living along the railway line in Wahren, there’s a brief respite, whilst at the Parkbühne, Australian rock legends Rose Tattoo bid farewell to their European audience. […]
Construction work is underway – both in the city and on the way there. Visitors from Chemnitz should expect longer journey times. On the plus side, train journeys to Döbeln are running smoothly again from today. For children on the school holidays, there are exciting discovery tours through the local council’s headquarters. And at the […]
At first he pretended to be interested in buying the goods – but then he simply tried to snatch them. The police have now arrested the suspected repeat offender. Harkortstraße will remain closed to traffic for longer than expected – due to reckless behaviour! And: 39 years ago today, a State Council resolution brought an […]
LZ went along to see for itself: the workers and local residents affected by the bridge construction sites on Pittlerstraße and Linkelstraße are true heroes. The work is necessary, but hard to put up with. The situation is less heroic for our smaller companions. Today, the Budde-Haus is focusing on the decline of insects – […]
Several major summer roadworks are starting today across the city; whilst these will initially cause some inconvenience, they are set to improve the traffic situation in the long term. Leipzig’s public transport operator is discontinuing a night bus route. ZiMMT e.V. is helping people who are aware of sexual violence to take action rather than […]
To protect against the next heatwave, the transport authority has unveiled an initial package of measures. A “Centre for Immigration and Internationals” is opening at the Otto-Schill-Straße Citizens’ Advice Bureau; the city office is offering free and anonymous counselling for people with mental health issues who are experiencing problems with their treatment. A guided tour […]
A flat caught fire in Grünau during the night; the fire brigade managed to prevent the flames from spreading further. In the early afternoon, the 24th Radio Play Summer begins at the Richard-Wagner-Hain with the exciting story of ‘Taube Tilda’; the Neues Schauspiel theatre is hosting a football talk at its summer theatre – and […]
PhD students can apply for a job at the university library from today. There’ll be music with deep bass notes at the wine festival; in Liebertwolkwitz, a playground is being refurbished in line with the children’s wishes; and, for the first time this year, members of the public can also vote for the Leipzig Architecture […]
The little giraffe calf eyes its surroundings somewhat warily at Leipzig Zoo (LZ presents the best photos in a gallery). There’s also plenty to marvel at in terms of all the construction work starting today in Leipzig – which brings with it some less pleasant road closures. At the Bach Monument, the summer concerts for […]
Following the suspension of S-Bahn services due to construction work, people’s understanding is giving way to growing anger. Will the holidays bring some relief to the public transport system? For schoolchildren, the holidays begin today with discounted entry to the outdoor swimming pools. In Rosental, the popular ‘Klassik airleben’ festival gets underway, with the Gewandhaus […]
Georg-Schumann-Straße is a project that has spanned decades for the city and the LVB. In fact, this main route in north-west Leipzig should have been fully upgraded for modern tram operations long ago. Yet the plans have been repeatedly postponed due to a lack of funding, even though time is running out. In 2027, the […]
The city council discussed the ‘Bimmel’ lockdown yesterday. As the agenda was rather full, the councillors will have to return to the matter today. The state parliament is debating motions on wolf legislation. From today, a new exhibition in the town centre will shed light on the development and life of and in Grünau. And […]
The start of July brings with it a number of changes: the citizen’s income is becoming basic income support, and from today refugees no longer need a treatment voucher but will be issued with a standard health card. The City Council is holding its final session before the summer recess – and is also addressing […]
At last, all the hard work is paying off. Following the heatwave-related breakdown, Leipzig Transport (LVB) is resuming services on an initial section of the network. With immediate effect, Line 1 is operating a shuttle service, reconnecting the west of Leipzig with the city centre. The tram is running on its regular route from the […]
With the rain comes hope: LVB plans to put the first repaired sections of the tram network back into service later today. From today, the city is offering municipal land for private development; the Land Registry has corrected incorrectly measured boundaries – and today, on Augustusplatz, anyone can practise how to save lives using life-saving […]
This record-breaking heat is too much even for Leipzig’s tram service, which is no stranger to strikes. The ‘Bimmel’ – as the tram is affectionately known because of its old departure signals – will have to remain in the depots on Monday as well. According to the latest information from the LVB, the planned start […]
To make cycling safer and more appealing, Nonnenstraße in Plagwitz will be converted into a cycle route during the week starting Monday 29 June, the Department of Urban Development and Construction has announced. Over a stretch of around one kilometre, between Erich-Zeigner-Allee and Karl-Heine-Straße, it will be signposted and marked accordingly. It will therefore be […]
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