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Things to do in Essen
9 upcoming events. Essen, Germany.
Updated 30 October 2026 · October 2026 listings
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Plays & Musicals
Outlander In Concert - Echoes Through The Highlands Tour
Tue 23 Feb · 20:00
Lichtburg Essen
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Artists & shows in Essen
Venues with the most dates in Essen
- Weststadthalle5 events
- Lichtburg Essen2 events
- Zeche Carl1 event
- Grugahalle1 event
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Essen at a glance
Essen's calendar currently lists 9 upcoming events.
The category with the most dates is comedy (7), followed by plays & musicals (1) and concerts (1).
By number of dates, Weststadthalle, Lichtburg Essen and Zeche Carl lead the venue table.
Planning ahead? Joe Di Nardo - COMEDY al dente is set for 21 November.
About Essen
Essen is the central and, after Dortmund, second-largest city of the Ruhr, the largest urban area in Germany. Its population of 573,618 makes it the fourth-largest city of North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund, as well as the tenth-largest city of Germany. Essen lies in the larger Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, second largest by GDP in the EU, and is part of the cultural area of Rhineland. Due to its central location in the Ruhr, Essen is often regarded as the Ruhr's "secret capital".
Essen events: FAQ
What's happening in Essen this weekend?
Nothing is listed for this weekend in Essen yet. New dates are added every day, so check the upcoming events above.
Which venues in Essen have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Weststadthalle (5), Lichtburg Essen (2), Zeche Carl (1) and Grugahalle (1).
What kind of events are on in Essen?
Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (7), Plays & Musicals (1) and Concerts (1).
Where can I buy tickets for events in Essen?
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