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Things to do in Cottbus, December 2026

December 2026: events in Cottbus.

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Contemporary dancers moving on a stage in blue light — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 6 · 06:00 PM

Der Nussknacker - klassisches Ballett mit Orchester

Stadthalle Cottbus · Cottbus

From €48

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

Sat, Dec 12

Sonderzugfahrten mit dem Lausitzer Dampflok Club e.V. - „Advents-Express“ – Weihnachtsmarkt Zwickau – oder Bergparade Schwarzenberg

Hauptbahnhof · Cottbus

From €114

Covered food market with fresh vegetables and bread stalls in daylight — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

Das Escape Dinner - Das Escape Dinner

Willmersdorfer Hof · Cottbus

From €105

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

Tue, Dec 22 · 07:30 PM

A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS

Cottbus, Stadthalle · Cottbus

From €40

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast