Long Night of Museums, Cologne
Unique to Cologne - no other large German city has more urban museums. And so the biggest "Lange Nacht der Museen" in North Rhine-Westphalia is again extending an invitation to a multifaceted and exciting ramble through this metropolis of art and culture. This night will see an exciting synthesis of the arts form in Cologne enabling visitors to view the city's museums in an extraordinary context through to the early morning. A support program of events with international artists offers concerts, dance and theatre performances. Audio artists and blues legends will sound out the commonalities between rock and baroque.
> http://www.museumsnacht-koeln.de/ (German only)
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Euro Scene, Leipzig
Euro-scene Leipzig, established in 1991, is one of Europe's top festivals of contemporary theatre. Every year it features 25 performances by some 15 visiting avant-garde and innovational dance and theatre troupes at venues belonging to Leipzig Opera House, Schauspiel Leipzig and fringe companies.
> http://www.euro-scene.de/
Nov 23 - Dec 23
Traditional Christmas Markets
As Christmas approaches, Germany reveals its most romantic side. Over 2500
Christmas markets, located in town and city centers, twinkle with lights and invite you to share the joy of the pre-Christmas season. The aroma of Gluehwein, baked apples and sausages wafts through the air, while stories of Christmas traditions are told and re-enacted.
> http://www.cometogermany.com/
* exapt dates tba
