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 - ROOTS - OstVISION Conference of the German Children and Youth Foundation
OstVISION is the conference for your future in the East. With talks, panels & group formats. Join the discussion, help shape it.
Thursday, 09 October - BREAK OUT - Sport & literature across the city
Flash mobs, pop-up events, sport, poetry slams and readings across Chemnitz.
Friday, 10 October - SPROUT - art, DIY & cinema
Workshops, exhibitions and film screenings at Weltecho & Museum Gunzenhauser.
Saturday, 11 October - BLOOM - 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 - AFTERBLOOM - flea market & hangout
Art flea market, interactive games, chilling out and closing 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 and Chemnitz 2025 invite young people between the ages of 14 and 18 to take part in the literary writing competition ‘Voices from Concrete’! From 8 to 12 October 2025, Chemnitz will belong to young ideas. At the Betonblühen Festival, young people from Chemnitz will show how loud, creative and diverse their city can be. You can look forward to five days full of concerts, art, discussions and hands-on activities – completely free of charge and at the city's most amazing locations.
More information is available ↗here.