Dixieland Festival Dresden, Germany
12 – 19 May 2024
Basic Information
When: 12 – 19 May 2024
Where: Dresden, Germany
Official website: dixielandfestival-dresden.com
Hotels: Hotels in Dresden
12 – 19 May 2024
When: 12 – 19 May 2024
Where: Dresden, Germany
Official website: dixielandfestival-dresden.com
Hotels: Hotels in Dresden
Every year, a fever grips Dresden for a week in May, commonly known as Dixie Fever.
And there’s only one cure!
Join in all the fun and enjoy all that Dixieland Festival Dresden offers.
Dixieland Festival Dresden international old-time swing jazz festival attracts over 500,000 visitors yearly.
Traditionally, the festival opens on the first Saturday with a large family festival at the Dresden Zoo.
Riverboat-Shuffle
Since 1995, the unique riverboat shuffle has been a festival staple that sees festively decorated paddle boats and saloon ships sailing down the Elbe River.
Sunday – Dixieland Parade
The Dixieland Festival Dresden grand finale sees the jazz musicians playing as they parade through the streets.
As you would expect from a city of Dresden’s size, there are plenty of accommodation options from which to choose for your stay.
The prices are generally more affordable than hotels in the west of the country, so it can be a great time to treat yourself to a bit of luxury.
Stay in the city’s heart at The Townhouse Dresden’s luxury hotel, or treat yourself to a night or two at the exceptional Relais & Châteaux Bülow Palais.
Dresden is located on the Elbe River in east Germany, close to the Czech and Polish border.
Dresden-Klotzsche Airport is connected to most German cities and some major European cities.
It is connected by road and train with two major train stations, Dresden Neustadt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
If you are driving to Dresden, the festival organisers recommend you park at a public car park in the city or a P+R on the outskirts and then use public transport to reach the venues.
Dixieland Festival Dresden events occur at various locations across the city, which you can reach on foot or by bus or tram.
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