Betonblühen Festival
The future takes over
From 8 to 12 October 2025, Chemnitz belongs to young ideas. At the Betonblühen Festival ("concrete blooming"), young people from Chemnitz will show just how loud, creative and diverse their city can be. Five days full of concerts, art, discussions and hands-on activities await you - completely free of charge and at the city's best locations.
Instagram: @create.urchemnitz
When: 8-12 October 2025
Where? Chemnitz, various locations
Instagram: @create.urchemnitz
Programme
Wednesday, 8 October - ostVISION Conference (by Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung)
ostVISION is the conference for your future in the East. With talks, panels & group formats. Join the discussion, help shape it.
Thursday, 09.10. - City action & literature
Flash mobs, street sports, poetry slams and readings across Chemnitz.
Friday, 10 October - DIY, art & cinema
Workshops, exhibitions and film at Weltecho & Museum Gunzenhauser.
Saturday, 11 October - Music & Party (with im:puls - Saxon Night of Youth Cultures)
Jam sessions, open airs, club nights - including at transit, Atomino & off-locations.
Sunday, 12 October - flea market & afterglow
Art flea market, bingo, chilling and afterglow at Atomino.
The festival is organised by young people for young people as part of the CREATE.U youth programme.
Join in!
The Betonblühen Festival (8-12 October 2025 in Chemnitz) is looking for young initiatives, collectives, associations or individual artists who would like to be part of the programme. Whether with music, workshops, a skate contest, a reading or a pop-up, anything is possible!
Application deadline: 20 July 2025 / if you have any questions, please contact us via email festivalcrew@chemnitz2025.de or Instagram @create.urchemnitz