The 33rd Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig is a meeting point for the Gothic scene, which is noble, punky and full of fantasy.

Visitors plan their festival visit long in advance and attach great importance to love of detail.

From headgear to accessories, makeup and outfit, everything is perfectly designed.

The Victorian Picnic on Friday is a highlight of the festival.

Visitors show their individuality through crowns, horns, elf-like or quirky outfits.

The trend for headgear has been going on for years.

The festival photos show the diversity of the black scene, from medieval festivals to concerts by Lacrimosa and Heidevolk.

Theater Magdeburg has premiered a play that deals with the processing of trauma after the Christmas market rampage in Magdeburg.

The title of the play is 'Wunde Stadt'.

The author, Kevin Rittberger, had intensively dealt with the city's residents to process the collective trauma experience on stage.

The play is performed without intermission and casts a glance at people and groups affected by the rampage.

The premiere took place on Saturday.

The Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig offers a variety of readings and lectures off the concert stages.

Mark Benecke speaks about morbid myths and curious crime cases, while Oswald Henke brings dark humor to the stage.

In the Budde-Haus, it's about mysterious magic books.

The festival program also includes philosophical discussions and lectures by forensic biologists and scientists.

Some events are free with the WGT badge.

The 33rd Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig has once again thrilled its visitors.

The Gothic scene is known for its love of detail and creative expression forms.

At WGT 2026, visitors presented themselves with extravagant outfits, accessories, and makeup.

The scene is elegant, punky, and full of fantasy.

The festival visit is long planned and with much love for detail.

The Victorian Picnic on Friday is traditionally one of the highlights at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen.

Visitors have also presented themselves with crowns or horns, from elf-like to quirky.

The trend has been holding for years.

The 33rd Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig is in full swing.

The event offers a diverse program ranging from exhibitions to readings and concerts to family programs.

Highlights include concerts by Lacrimosa and the children's theater performance 'Dracula for Children'.

In addition to musical events, there are lectures and exhibitions that belong to the special attractions of the festival.