CSD Erfurt — Christopher Street Day
Demonstration and street festival of Thuringia's queer community on Domplatz
About CSD Erfurt
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«NEVER AGAIN SILENT» — Demonstration and Festival
Christopher Street Day Erfurt sees itself not only as a celebration but also as a political demonstration. The motto «NEVER AGAIN SILENT» refers to the tradition of Christopher Street Day, which commemorates the uprising of the queer community against police brutality in the New York bar Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969, worldwide. The demands of the Erfurt organizers are clear: combating transphobia and queerphobia, protecting queer living spaces, refusing any political cooperation with extremist groups, legal equality for rainbow families, support for queer refugees, solidarity against transphobia, racism, ableism, classism, and sexism.
Parade from the Main Station to Anger
The event kicks off with a parade through Erfurt's city center: from the main train station, the demonstration procession moves with rainbow flags, trucks with sound systems, dance groups, and thousands of participants through Bahnhofstraße, along Anger, past Krämerbrücke to Domplatz. The parade is colorful, loud, and political — the musical accompaniment ranges from techno and house to German pop and queer-activist anthems. Registrations for vehicles, walking, and dance groups are accepted in advance at csderfurt.de.
Street Festival on Domplatz
After the parade, Erfurt's Domplatz transforms into a street festival. Against the unique backdrop of Erfurt Cathedral and St. Severus Church — Erfurt's «Three Towers» — a varied program is offered on the main stage: live bands, drag performances, dance shows, queer artists, political speeches, and DJ sets into the evening. Food stalls offer international cuisine, associations and initiatives present their work, and community meeting points facilitate exchange and networking. Domplatz, with its approximately 35,000 m², offers space for tens of thousands of visitors.
Erfurt — State Capital with Queer Tradition
With around 215,000 inhabitants, Erfurt is the state capital of Thuringia. CSD Erfurt is one of the largest queer demonstrations in Central Germany and has gained significant importance in recent years — as a visible sign against the right-wing shift in the region and for the visibility of queer life realities in East Germany. Erfurt's queer scene is manageable but committed: the HAUS DER REGENBOGEN (House of the Rainbow) as a community center, several queer initiatives, and the CSD association form the backbone of activism.
CSD Erfurt — edition 2026
CSD Erfurt 2026 on Domplatz
On September 5, 2026, Christopher Street Day Erfurt will once again march through the city center of Thuringia's state capital. Parade from the main train station to Domplatz, followed by a street festival with live music, drag and dance performances, queer artists, community stands, and DJ sets into the evening. The motto for 2026: «NEVER AGAIN SILENT».
Programme CSD Erfurt 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — CSD Erfurt
- Afternoon — Parade: Assembly at the main train station; demonstration procession through Bahnhofstraße, Anger, past Krämerbrücke to Domplatz; trucks with sound systems, dance groups, rainbow flags, political demands
- Street Festival on Domplatz: Main stage in front of the backdrop of Erfurt Cathedral and St. Severus Church
- Live Program: Live bands, drag performances, dance shows, queer artists from Thuringia and all of Germany; political speeches by activists, representatives of community initiatives
- DJ Sets: Transition from live acts to DJ sets throughout the evening; House, Techno, queer-activist Pop
- Community and Food: Stands of queer initiatives, associations, counseling centers; food stalls with international cuisine; queer-friendly meeting points
- Festival Finale: Street festival until late evening; followed by unofficial after-show parties in queer-friendly bars and clubs in Erfurt
Registrations for vehicles, walking and dance groups, as well as for performances as part of the supporting program: csderfurt.de.
Highlights CSD Erfurt 2026
- Thuringia's largest queer demonstration
- Parade from the main train station to Domplatz
- Street festival against the backdrop of Erfurt Cathedral and St. Severus Church
- Live bands, drag performances, and queer artists
- Political statements against transphobia and queerphobia
Prices CSD Erfurt 2026
Free admission. Donations welcome — via PayPal, bank transfer, or donation boxes on-site. Proceeds finance the CSD association and the following year.
Practical information — CSD Erfurt
Date 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026, parade starting in the afternoon, street festival on Domplatz until the evening.
Location
Parade: Erfurt Main Station to Anger and onwards to Domplatz. Street festival: Domplatz, 99084 Erfurt.
Getting There
By train: ICE connection Erfurt Hauptbahnhof, directly at the parade start. By car: A4 or A71 exit Erfurt-West, then follow signs for the city center. Parking available in the parking garages Domplatz, Erfurt Centrum, or at the main train station — the city center will be partially closed during the festival.
Admission
Free. Donations accepted on-site, via PayPal, or bank transfer (details on csderfurt.de).
Tip
Combine your CSD visit with a walk through Erfurt's historic old town: Krämerbrücke (Europe's oldest continuously inhabited bridge), Erfurt Cathedral with the bell 'Gloriosa', Augustinian Monastery (Luther site), and Petersberg. Several queer-friendly hotels and guesthouses in the city center.
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Where it takes place CSD Erfurt
Domplatz Erfurt — Parade Hauptbahnhof bis Anger
Domplatz, 99084 Erfurt