Musical hits and concerts: This is what your weekend in July will be like!

Musical hits and concerts: This is what your weekend in July will be like!

An exciting weekend is coming up, and not just in Cologne. From breathtaking musicals to exciting concerts to fascinating natural wonders, everyone will find something to their taste. If you're wondering what you can do on the first weekend in July, you should definitely take a look at the various events taking place in the coming days.

In Dresden The musical “Sister Soul” celebrates its premiere at Übigau Castle. The story is based on the popular film “Sister Act”. Here the main character, Josephine Becker, flees to the monastery after a murder - this promises an exciting plot that will come to the stage on July 4th and 5th at 7:30 p.m. The performances last a total of 150 minutes, including an intermission, and the audience can expect an unforgettable experience with lots of music and emotions.

Fascination with nature and live music

Friedrichroda offers a special highlight for nature lovers: the Marienglashöhle with its fascinating underground lake and waterfall. The mild climate with temperatures between 8 and 10 degrees makes the cave a popular excursion destination all year round. Guided tours are available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission prices are also fair. Families can save with a combination ticket, while children up to the age of 5 can even go into the cave for free.

Another highlight is the open-air concert with the talented Dota Kehr, which takes place onJuly 5, 2025 at 8 p.mtakes place in the Volkspark in Halle. Dota, who is known as a singer and songwriter in Berlin, will present her new album “Springbrunnen”. The anticipation for this concert is great, because Dota has made a name for herself in recent years, not only through her gripping lyrics, but also through numerous awards, such as the German Record Critics' Prize. Their musical journey began in the noughties, and the band, with members like Patrick Reising and Alex Binder, has now released 16 albums and tours through Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Cultural diversity on stage

For the theater lovers among us, the cultural landscape also offers a lot of news. In addition to the musical “Sister Soul” in Dresden, there are numerous other productions that are worth visiting. This is how the piece “Like in Old Times” celebrates Theater of the West in Berlin Premiere and tells the story of “Romeo and Juliet” from a humorous perspective. In addition, the “School of Rock” production at the Staatstheater Kassel presents its first professional performance in Germany – a feast for all musical fans!

The variety of events and concerts shows that there is always something to experience and discover. Whether it's at the theater, an open-air concert or exploring nature - on the first weekend in July everyone in and around Cologne can go out and enjoy new cultural highlights. Take advantage of the opportunity and let yourself be carried away by the colorful palette of events!