Events in Essen

The best things to do in Essen — 228 upcoming events across Concerts, Cinema, Theater, Comedy and more.

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

27 November at 18:00 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

The Jury Experience: Diamanten, Lügen und ein toter Mann

17 October 2026, 5 December 2026, 23 January 2027 LIGHTHOUSE Essen

19–21 November Theater Essen-Süd

8 November, 5 December Theater Essen-Süd

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

27 November at 20:30 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

24 September at 20:00 Weststadthalle Essen

Outlander In Concert - Echoes Through The Highlands Tour

23 February 2027 at 20:00 Lichtburg Essen

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

15 January 2027 at 20:30 Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf

Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins

11 December at 18:00 Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf

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1 Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap 27 November at 18:00
2 Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap 27 November at 20:30
3 Candlelight: Tribute to Adele Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf 15 January 2027 at 20:30
4 Candlelight: Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf 11 December at 20:30

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Concerts

111 events · Classical, Rock, Folk and more

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

27 November at 18:00 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

27 November at 20:30 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

15 January 2027 at 20:30 Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf

Candlelight: Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi

11 December at 20:30 Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf

Theater

6 events · Musical, Comedy and more

The Jury Experience: Diamanten, Lügen und ein toter Mann

17 October 2026, 5 December 2026, 23 January 2027 LIGHTHOUSE Essen

24 September at 20:00 Weststadthalle Essen

Die Nacht der 5 Tenöre mit Anna Maria Kaufmann

2 January 2027 at 20:00 Alfried Krupp Saal (Konzertsaal) at Theater Und Philharmonie Essen

19 & 27 September Grillo-Theater

19 September at 19:00 +6 more Aalto-Theater

Comedy

3 events

Essener Comedy Clash - 2. Vorrunde

5 November at 20:00 Weststadthalle Essen

Chris Tall - Keep Laughing

31 October at 20:00 Grugahalle Essen

Essener Comedy Clash - Finale

17 December at 20:00 Weststadthalle Essen

Performing Arts

14 events · Classical, Music Theatre and more

9 October at 20:00 Weststadthalle Essen

Guillotine d'Amour - Mademoiselle Mirabelle

6 November at 19:00 BürgerTreff Ruhrhalbinsel e.V.

Simon & Jan - Heiße Luft

22 October at 20:00 Zeche Carl

Andreas Ohligschläger - Hundherum zufrieden?

28 February 2027 at 20:00 Weststadthalle Essen

Till Frömmel – TOYBOY – Impro-Comedy & Magie live!

5 March 2027 at 19:30 BürgerTreff Ruhrhalbinsel e.V.