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

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

An exciting weekend is in the house, and not just in Cologne. From breathtaking musicals to exciting concerts to fascinating natural wonders, everyone finds something according to their taste. If you wonder what you can do on the first weekend in July, you should definitely take a look at the various events that take place in the coming days.

in dresden celebrates the musical "Sister Soul" at Übigau Castle. The story is based on the popular film "Sister Act". Here the main character Josephine Becker flees into the monastery after a murder - this promises an exciting action that comes on stage on July 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. The performances last a total of 150 minutes, including a break, and the audience expects an unforgettable experience with a lot of music and emotions.

fascination nature and live music

For nature lovers, Friedrichroda offers a special highlight: the Marienglas cave with its fascinating underground lake and waterfall. The mild climate with temperatures between 8 and 10 degrees makes the cave a popular destination all year round. Guided tours are possible daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the admission prices are also fairly designed. Families can save with a combination ticket, while children up to 5 years are even allowed to go to the cave.

Another highlight is the open-air concert with the talented Dota Kehr, which is on 5. July 2025 at 8 p.m. 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 itself in recent years, not only through its gripping texts, but also through numerous awards, such as the price of German record criticism. Her musical journey began in the nineties, and now the band, with members such as Patrick Reising and Alex Binder, has published 16 albums and toured through Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

cultural diversity on stage

For the theater lovers below 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 a visit. The play "As in Old Times" celebrates in Theater of the West in Berlin Premiere and tells the story of "Romeo and Julia" from a humorous perspective. In addition, the "School of Rock" production at the Staatstheater Kassel presents its first professional performance in Germany-a festival for all musical fans!

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