2025 Gymnastics Festival in Leipzig – a celebration of exercise, diversity and community
The 2025 International German Gymnastics Festival from 28 May to 1 June once again transformed Leipzig into a vibrant platform for global gymnastics and mass sport. With more than 80,000 active participants, hundreds of thousands of visitors and more than 350 events, for five days this Saxony metropolis became a hub of sporting diversity – together with an exceptional atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm, solidarity and zest for life.
Artistic Gymnastics European Championships as highlight
One particular highlight was the Artistic Gymnastics European Championships going on at the same time, with 135 female and 166 male gymnasts from 37 countries showcasing their skills in top competitions. The competitors impressed with their technical precision, expressiveness and sporting fairness – and ensured an intoxicating atmosphere and some emotional moments at the competition venues. Successes for numerous German athletes were the icing on the cake. Find out more in our detailed report.
Plenty of ways to participate – exercise for all
Another key area of focus was the widespread public participation programme, spread across the entire city. Whether fitness tests, yoga sessions, guided hikes or canoe tours on Leipzig’s waterways, the Gymnastics Festival provided people of all ages with an opportunity to rediscover sport and enjoy an active lifestyle. The accessibility and diversity of the options on offer once again highlights the Gymnastics Festival’s vital role as an inclusive mass sport event.
Stadium gala provides glittering finale
The crowning glory of the event was the celebratory stadium gala, offering an impressive mix of shows, sport, music and emotions to mark the end of the Gymnastics Festival in style. The energetic performance to a large audience reflected the event’s overall motto: community through exercise.
Experience it all over again: All Eyes On the Gymnastics Festival
The gymnastics festival was covered by various media, including a film team from HYLO® Sport, whose six-part vlog series ‘All Eyes On the Gymnastics Festival’ documented emotional impressions, personal stories and special moments. The videos can be watched on the HYLO® Sport YouTube channel and bring the event to life even now that it is over.