Things to do in Cottbus, October 2026

October 2026: events in Cottbus.

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Two cocktails on a bar with city lights behind — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10

Sonderzugfahrten mit dem Lausitzer Dampflok Club e.V. - Historic-NME-Train – von Berlin über Cottbus nach Breslau (Wroclaw)

Hauptbahnhof · Cottbus

From €160

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AM

Trampolin-Weltcup 2026 | Tageskarten - Tageskarte Samstag

Lausitz Arena · Cottbus

From €15

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

Trampolin-Weltcup 2026 | Tageskarten - Tageskarte Sonntag

Lausitz Arena · Cottbus

From €20

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 20 · 06:00 PM

LITERATURCLUB - Gespräche zwischen Büchern: Über Lieblingsbücher

Hugendubel Cottbus · Cottbus

See ticket options

Hands shaping clay and glazing ceramic bowls on a workshop table — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

WORKSHOP: Painted Edges - Mach dein Buch zum Kunstwerk! - Slot 1

Hugendubel Cottbus · Cottbus

From €5

Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 07:30 PM

Uwe Steimle - Nu! - KEEN GETUE, KEEN GEMACHE...

Stadthalle Cottbus · Cottbus

From €38

Dance floor at a nightclub with coloured lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30

Sonderzugfahrten mit dem Lausitzer Dampflok Club e.V. - Herrnhuter Sternenglanz im Findlingspark Nochten – Familien-Nostalgiezug zum Fest!

Hauptbahnhof · Cottbus

From €20

More in Cottbus

Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running