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Arrive, exchange ideas, participate

New to Görlitz? The "Welcome Special" event at the RABRYKA and the Gerhart Hauptmann Theatre Görlitz-Zittau is the perfect place for you! In a relaxed atmosphere, you can meet other new residents of Görlitz, learn more about the city, and make helpful contacts.

 

Next event

Women's celebrations

October 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, RABRYKA

RABRYKA invites you to its next Welcome Special, "Celebrating Among Women"! Women* from all over the world are invited to dance, chat, and eat together – whether they are new to Görlitz or have lived here for some time. The event takes place as part of Intercultural Week, and participation is free.

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Karaoke nights

One Monday a month at the Gerhart Hauptmann Theatre: the stage is open to all voices – whether a golden nightingale or a crooked cactus. Dare to step up to the microphone, sing your favorite song, or simply belt it out – the main thing is to have fun!

Free entry! So: grab your friends, bring your good mood and make Monday a highlight.

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This is where the Welcome Specials take place

RABRYKA – Center for Youth and Socioculture

RABRYKA , it creates spaces for exchange, participation, and shared experiences. Particularly influential are formats such as the open meeting café, community cooking (Küfa), and interactive event evenings, which offer easy access to participation. As part of the Welcome Specials, selected of these offerings are specifically opened to newcomers to Görlitz and enhanced with additional activities.

Gerhart Hauptmann Theatre Görlitz-Zittau

The Gerhart Hauptmann Theatre Görlitz-Zittau is a multi-genre theatre with a long tradition and a key cultural institution in the German-Polish border region. With its program of plays, musical theatre, dance, and concerts, it reaches a broad audience and creates cultural experiences for different generations. As part of its Welcome Specials program, the theatre hosts a monthly karaoke night , offering an accessible and entertaining way to experience the local cultural scene.

This measure is co-financed with tax revenue based on the budget approved by the members of the Saxon State Parliament.

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