Wave-Gotik-Treffen at Pentecost 2012

The investment in biodiversity research is urgently needed because biodiversity on our planet is currently in dramatic decline. From autumn 2012, the iDiv will initially be based in the BioCity.

The city of Leipzig boasts a density of composers’ houses and classical music sites that is unique in Europe. 23 of these sites are now connected by a five-kilometre “Leipzig Music Trail” through the city centre.

To this day, there are many memorial sites in Leipzig commemorating the events of October 1813, including more than 70 monuments marking important sites of the battle.

The 2012 Bach Medal, awarded by the city of Leipzig, will be presented to the Japanese conductor and organist Masaaki Suzuki on June 8, at a ceremony during the Leipzig Bach Festival.

Between May 9 and June 3, 2012, 37 artists of the city will present works at the 19th Leipzig Annual Exhibition titled “Unterwegs” (On the Road).

Doubling its production, tripling the number of employees, multiplying the number of vehicle units – that's the success story of Porsche Leipzig since production launch in 2002.

Leipzig has twinning agreements with many major fair locations. These pages contain additional information on these twinnings.
 

The following pages will give you a summary of event highlights in Leipzig.

Leipzig has much to offer. Find out what's unique and characteristic about Leipzig.