Opera, operetta and more. Camilla Nylund lends her unique voice to immortal melodies.
Open Air · Dresden Old Town
DateSAT · 5 SEP 2026
Start8:00 PM · Doors 6:00 PM
LocationDresden Old Town
A magical late-summer night in Dresden invites you to dream beneath a starlit sky.
An open-air event unlike anything Dresden has ever seen. Light, water, moving images and sound merge into one atmospheric total work of art. For the 190th anniversary of the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt, the Elbe becomes a glittering stage: the starlit sky above you, the glowing Dresden Old Town before you — a once-in-a-lifetime late-summer evening that gets under your skin.
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Experience Elbzauber
A taste of the magical night on the Elbe.
The Artists
Dominik Beckmann / BMC-MediasolutionsHeadliner
Howard Carpendale
Music legend · Singer · Entertainer
Born in South Africa, Howard Carpendale is a living legend who has shaped German-language popular music and thrilled generations of fans for decades.
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Deutsches Filmorchester BabelsbergThe Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg is one of the most renowned film-music orchestras in the world, captivating audiences with its unique sound.
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Foto: VeranstalterThe Finnish soprano Camilla Nylund is one of the most celebrated opera singers of our time, enchanting audiences with her extraordinary voice.
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Foto: VeranstalterThe exceptional Norwegian trumpeter combines classical virtuosity with a fine feel for melody and a warm, unmistakable tone.
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Foto: VeranstalterAtrin Madani is one of the most exciting voices in new jazz. The Berlin-based singer with Persian roots blends timeless elegance with a modern sound.
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Two highlights. One ticket.
ELBZAUBER & Advent Concert at a special price Book tickets
Book ticketsFilmnächte
On the Filmnächte grounds with a view of the Old Town
Book ticketsSalon ship
An exclusive experience aboard the modern salon ship
Book ticketsSteamer
A historic experience aboard the paddle steamers
Book ticketsA journey through musical worlds
Classical, pop and film music in a new sonic landscape — carried by the Filmorchester Babelsberg.
Timeless pop anthems in a philharmonic sound. The Filmorchester Babelsberg delivers goosebump moments.
Iconic film music that tells stories and stirs emotions — from the Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg.
The Stage Concept
The Elbe becomes the Stage
Floating Water Stage
Several festively illuminated ships of the Saxon Steamship Company position themselves on the river and together with a floating water stage form the center of the show.
A stage concept like no other: Not a classical stage, but the Elbe itself becomes the stage!
Interactive layout: Hover your mouse over the areas
Film Nights Stage
The land stage at Königsufer
Water Stage
The floating main stage on the Elbe
Paddle Steamers
Historic paddle steamers
Salon Ships
Modern passenger ships
Multivision Show of the Highest Class
Scenes and images come to life on giant LED screens, while lighting effects bathe the water and the night in spectacular colors.
The orchestra plays on the Filmnächte stage, while soloists and a band perform simultaneously on two salon boats and a floating stage—a 360° experience.
Two perspectives, one enchantment — the Elbe becomes a stage
Choose your perfect view of the action
Land tickets
ab95€
The Filmnächte grounds on the Elbe riverbank, right on the river in the Neustadt
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ExclusiveRiver side
ab160€
Historic ships on the Elbe — up close on historic paddle steamers or salon ships, with a perfect view of the water stage and the artists right from the deck, a unique experience from the water
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Dining on boardView menu
A 3-course menu exclusively on board
Experience the spectacular open-air event with outstanding artists right from the ship. On board, look forward to an exclusive 3-course menu — a culinary delight that perfectly rounds off Elbzauber.
An experience you feel in your heart
Let yourself be swept away by stories of great dreams, of life on the river and of setting out for new horizons. Elbzauber promises pure magic under the open sky.