Cottbus dances in white: Waltz night at the Altmarkt attracts everyone!
Cottbus celebrates Waltz Night on the Altmarkt on July 5th. Free dance course, open-air stage, free entry!

Cottbus dances in white: Waltz night at the Altmarkt attracts everyone!
On July 5, 2025, the Cottbus Altmarkt will once again be the venue for the popular “Waltz Night in White”. This annual event attracts not only dance enthusiasts, but also everyone who wants to spend an unforgettable evening in the open air. Organized by Cottbus State Theater and the Philharmonic Orchestra, the waltz fun begins at 9 p.m. and ensures that the guests dance together in three-four time.
A very special highlight this year is the free dance course offered by the Fritsche Dance School at 6:30 p.m. Here, beginners and advanced dancers can brush up on their dance skills before the music from the live acts brings the audience to their feet. Visitors are cordially invited to wear summery white – a tradition that makes the ambience of the event even more festive.
A celebration for everyone
Waltz Night is not only a festival for dance lovers, but also for pleasure lovers. Numerous restaurants around the Altmarkt offer culinary delicacies, including:
- Brau & Bistro Mylix
- Sakana
- Taparia am Altmarkt
- Olympia
- Mosquito
- Coffeelatte
- Amarone
- Piato
- Dalivia
- Café Lucie
The event is under the patronage of Mayor Tobias Schick and is supported by various local partners. The barrier-free design of the Altmarkt ensures that as many people as possible can take part in this dancing fun, even if access to the dance floor is restricted.
An experience that connects
Waltz Night not only celebrates the joy of dancing, but also creates a community in which people of different ages and backgrounds can meet. This year's event is once again all about togetherness and the joy of music. Information about the event is available on the website Cottbus event calendar where all the details about the colorful program and the participants are presented.
Be there when Cottbus immerses itself in a magical world of waltz on July 5th - an experience that will captivate both locals and guests!