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Event highlights in Potsdam 2024
Potsdam will not stand still in 2024. The highlights in the city's calendar of events will run through all seasons. Spring will be dominated by the famous gardener Karl Foerster, who would have turned 150 on 9 March 2024. Summer attracts people outdoors with festivals and on the banks of the river Havel. Autumn marks the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November. And winter invites you to take a stroll through Christmassy Potsdam.
All event highlights at a glance:
20 to 21 April
Potsdam Tulip Festival
The days are getting longer, spring is here. With a cheerful festival in the Dutch Quarter, Potsdam and its Dutch friends welcome guests from near and far.
21 April
63. Potsdam Fleet Parade with harbour festival
The main season on the water is festively heralded in Potsdam harbour. A musical programme, attractions and many stalls with regional delicacies as well as the fleet parade invite you to celebrate.
25 to 28 April
Sehsüchte – International Student Film Festival
At the largest international student film festival, young filmmakers bring together courageous perspectives, films and people in workshops and discussions. Films are shown at many locations in the city: in the Waschhaus, Filmmuseum, Theaterschiff and T-Werk.
21 May to 2 June
Dance Festival Potsdamer Tanztage
With performances and workshops on dance, movement and performance, Schiffbauergasse becomes a stage for the international dance scene. DJs complete the program and invite you to linger on the banks of Lake Tiefer See.
7 to 23 June
Potsdam Sanssouci Music Festival
Under this year's motto "Dance", the most diverse facets and functions of dance are put in the spotlight at the festival, which is celebrated in the parks and gardens and in the historic centre.
18 to 23 June
Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg
With a twinkle in the eye but always profound, the festival illuminates Jewish history, present, and future. Films from all genres are shown on screens in Potsdam, Berlin, and Brandenburg.
21 June
Potsdam Fête de la Musique
The festival symbolises the global state of emergency. Potsdam's biggest music festival celebrates the summer solstice – whether in the shopping streets, on large stages or in the neighbourhoods.
12 and 13 July / 9 and 10 August
Nocturnal Castle Impressions
By ship along the banks of the Havel, past the illuminated castles to Sacrow. There, a brass concert awaits the convoy. The journey is accompanied by a festive 2-course menu.
9 to 10 August
Potsdamer Schlössernacht
The cultural highlight takes place for the 25th time in Sanssouci Park. Under the motto "Curtain up!", guests can look forward to fascinating light spectacles and breathtaking artistry in the open air.
8 September
Open Monument Day
Villas, residential buildings, churches, museums and other historically significant places that are otherwise closed to the public can be visited on Open Monument Day in Potsdam.
13 and 14 September
Havel in flames
In September, a large firework display lights up the Templiner See lake. The fleet sets sail on a grand parade while music is played, a two-course meal is served and cool cocktails are served.
16 to 30 November
Potsdam Winter Opera
In the special ambiance of the Castle Theater of the New Palace in Sanssouci Park, the Potsdam Winter Opera takes place. Here, the "Armida" by Joseph Haydn will be staged.
More information under: https://www.potsdam-tourism.co...
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