Gare de la Lune

The Gare de la Lune is an exceptional venue that combines history and music in a unique way. Nestled between the Blauen Wunder and the baroque pleasure palace Pillnitz, right on the banks of the Elbe and below the television tower, it offers a festive yet down-to-earth and at the same time elegant setting for unforgettable experiences.
The house’s culinary tradition dates back to 1844, when master builder Johann Gottlieb Ehlich opened his „Reihenschank“ here. In the years that followed, the property developed into a popular wine tavern and later into an inn with a large banquet hall, where club, school and garden festivals were already being celebrated in the 19th century.
Today, the Gare de la Lune welcomes up to 250 guests in carefully restored rooms with a ballroom, vaulted hall and an atmospheric beer garden. The historic ambience – with views of the glittering Elbe and the Dresdner Fernsehturm – provides the perfect setting for jazz and dance events, swing evenings or stylish banquets.
Here, where public events were once again held during the Elbhangfest 1994, tradition and hospitality meet musical vitality. The ballroom offers ideal acoustics for jazz bands, big bands or dance orchestras, while the beer garden makes it possible to enjoy summer concerts and relaxed swing sessions in the open air.
Whether it’s an upbeat Dixie-Nacht, a glittering dance ball, an elegant matinee or a festive gala evening – the Gare de la Lune is a place where music lovers, dancers and connoisseurs can travel back to another era together.