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Demonstration, discussions and cultural program on August 16 - patron OB Hanno Benz speaks to the opening
Darmstadt - Under the motto "Never quiet again - I L (i) Eb, as I want!" This year's Christopher Street Day (CSD) Darmstadt will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 . The event stands for visibility, self -determination and solidarity with queer people and is directed against any form of discrimination.
Organized by the local CSD community, the daily program offers a mixture of political demonstration, panel discussions, cultural contributions and a stage program with diverse artists. The end is the official CSD party in the Central Station .
Demonstration train with political opening rally
The day begins at 12:00 p.m. on Karolinenplatz with a political opening rally. Mayor Hanno Benz , who also took over the patronage of the CSD 2025, will speak at the opening. This is followed by a demonstration train through the city center , in which numerous initiatives, groups and individuals want to set an example for diversity and equality.
Stage for queer perspectives and political debate
The official stage program begins on Riegerplatz from Hessian Minister of State Heike Hofmann will speak a greeting before two panel discussions follow with representatives from state and local politics. Topics include the rights of LSBTIQ*people in Hesse as well as queer-political perspectives on the upcoming local elections .
Show program with drag, music and performance
In addition to the political program, the CSD also offers a varied cultural program. Rawcat, Miss Bunpun, Leo Yamane, Ariana Harmony, Dahlia Danger, Ember Remember, Kitty Bambule, Chardonnay von Tain, Lex Ferrari, Miss Anna Stood and Koko von der Line are on stage . The contributions range from drag performances to live music and stand for visibility, empowerment and artistic diversity.
CSD faftow party in the Centralstation
The official after -show party begins at 10:30 p.m. in the Centralstation Darmstadt . Four Djanes put on two floors:
- DJane Käry (bass, electro, 80s & 90s),
- Leo Yamane (Queerer Partysound),
- Emma McLellan (House & Dancefloor) and
- DJane Katrinity (Techno).
The party program is supplemented by show elements. Tickets are available in advance for 11.90 euros , at the box office for 13.50 euros.
Commitment to equality and against discrimination
With this year's motto, the CSD Darmstadt wants to set a clear signal against social declining. Topics such as protection against discrimination , the self -determination law , the preservation of marriage for everyone and access to safe rooms are in focus. Among other things, the organizers call for the anchoring of sexual orientation and gender identity in the Basic Law as well as consistent use of hatred and agitation.
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