Events in Essen

The best things to do in Essen — 220 upcoming events across Concerts, Cinema, Theater, Comedy and more.

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Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

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

8 November, 5 December Theater Essen-Süd

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

9 October 2026, 8 January 2027 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

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

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

18 December at 18:00 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins

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

Candlelight: Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi

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

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

18 December at 20:30 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

Candlelight: Best of the 80s

15 January 2027 at 18:00 Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf

31 October, 1 November Grugahalle Essen

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1 Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap 27 November at 20:30
2 Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap 9 October 2026, 8 January 2027
3 The Jazz Room: Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong LIGHTHOUSE Essen 21 November, 12 December
4 Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap 18 December at 20:30
5 Candlelight: Tribute to Adele Christuskirche Altendorf - Lutherkirchengemeinde Essen-Altendorf 15 January 2027 at 20:30

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Concerts

111 events · Classical, Rock, Folk and more

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

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

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

9 October 2026, 8 January 2027 Alte Kirche Altenessen - Evangelischen Kirchengemeinde Altenessen-Karnap

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

18 December 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

22 August at 16:00 +3 more LIGHTHOUSE Essen

24 September at 20:00 Weststadthalle Essen

9 & 10 October Theater Essen-Süd

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

19 & 27 September Grillo-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

13 events · Classical, Music Theatre and more

13 September at 18:00 Aalto-Theater

Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra - S. Kanneh-Mason

3 December at 20:00 Alfried Krupp Saal (Konzertsaal) at Theater Und Philharmonie Essen - Complex

Simon & Jan - Heiße Luft

22 October at 20:00 Zeche Carl

2. Sinfoniekonzert

15 & 16 October Alfried Krupp Saal (Konzertsaal) at Theater Und Philharmonie Essen - Complex

Sarah Willis & The Sarahbanda

14 December at 20:00 Alfried Krupp Saal (Konzertsaal) at Theater Und Philharmonie Essen - Complex