adriAkustik Liedermacherfestival

Songwriter Culture Under the Open Sky

The adriAkustik Liedermacherfestival is one of the most important events for German-speaking songwriters and singer-songwriters. For five days, artists from all over Germany gather in Kulturpark Deutzen – a former open-cast mining recreational area, now part of the Leipziger Neuseenland. The festival's profile: handmade acoustic music with German lyrics, without commercial compromises.

Liedermachershow and Walter Stehling

The heart of the festival is the Liedermachershow, where artists each present two songs. Host Walter Stehling – appreciated in the scene for his sharp wit – guides through the show and contextualizes the individual contributions. A tradition that makes the festival a forum for both established stars and younger voices.

Kulturpark Deutzen in the Neuseenland

The festival grounds in Kulturpark Deutzen offer stages, camping facilities, and an open-air atmosphere. Its location in the Leipziger Neuseenland – a former lignite mining region that has become one of Europe's largest artificial lake landscapes – lends the festival a special scenic charm. Camping is included in the ticket price.

In the State of Saxony, District of Leipzig

Deutzen is a district of the municipality of Neukieritzsch in the Leipzig district (AGS 14729), state of Saxony. Located just under 30 minutes south of Leipzig, the festival is quickly accessible from the big city – yet scenically removed from the hustle and bustle, in the quiet atmosphere of the Neuseenland.

A Scene with its Own Profile

Previous editions featured artists like Götz Widmann, Herrengedeck, and Monsters Of Liedermaching. The mix of established songwriters and newcomers, paired with the informal festival character, has earned adriAkustik a loyal fan base that returns every year.