Event organisers are requested to apply for their events to be classified as a Rare Event for 2026 in writing or by email by 31 August 2025 at the latest. This applies in particular to events with background music that extend into the night-time period, after 10 p.m., and thus disturb the peace at night.
The informal application can be sent by post to: City of Chemnitz, Ordnungsamt, Abt. Polizeirecht, Ordnungsrecht, Märkte, 09106 Chemnitz or by email to gewerbe(at)stadt-chemnitz.de. If you have any questions, the staff of the Department of Public Order, Events, Assemblies will be happy to assist the organisers on 0371 488 3164.
Background
In September 2023, Chemnitz City Council adopted a new concept for dealing with events in Chemnitz with a focus on the city centre (B-129/2023). The concept includes the number of events in the city centre that are expected to exceed the generally applicable noise protection guidelines based on experience, so-called rare events.
Accordingly, Chemnitz city centre is divided up for events (rare events) as follows:
- Event area I southern city centre: 14 events
- Event area II northern city centre: 10 events
- Event area III western city centre: 14 events
In the city districts that are not affected by the event areas, 14 "rare events" could also be defined per calendar year.
The concept adopted in 2023 has created a basis for action for both the City of Chemnitz and event organisers to establish a high-quality event culture in Chemnitz city centre in the medium and long term.