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Things to do in Dessau-Roßlau, October 2026

October 2026: events in Dessau-Roßlau.

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Children seen from behind on picnic blankets near a carousel in a sunny park — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 4 · 03:00 PM

Das hässliche Entlein - Das hässliche Entlein

Kleines Haus - Puppenbühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €12

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

Sun, Oct 4 · 03:00 PM

Zu-Gast 2026/27 - Die große Heinz-Erhardt-Show

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €47

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

Sun, Oct 4 · 06:00 PM

Die 39 Stufen - Die 39 Stufen

Kleines Haus / Studio-Bühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €22

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

Thu, Oct 8 · 06:00 PM

Attila live - SlowTainment - Attila - die Schildkröte, die keine Eile hatte, mein Leben zu retten

Villa Krötenhof · Dessau-Roßlau

From €18

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 8 · 07:30 PM

Sinfoniekonzerte 2026-27 - 1. Sinfoniekonzert · Oct 8

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €21

Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 07:30 PM

Sinfoniekonzerte 2026-27 - 1. Sinfoniekonzert · Oct 9

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €21

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

Das Deutschland - Das Deutschland

Kleines Haus / Studio-Bühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €22

Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30 PM

Neue Musik im Bauhaus - Durch die Röhre · Oct 10

Bauhaus Museum Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €24

Three runners seen from behind on a hill trail above a misty valley at dawn — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11 · 11:00 AM

Auf den Spuren von Paul Klee - Auf den Spuren von Paul Klee

Meisterhäser Klee/Kadinsky · Dessau-Roßlau

From €15

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

Sun, Oct 11 · 05:00 PM

Der Kirschgarten - Der Kirschgarten

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €22

Child with balloons near a carousel in a park at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11 · 06:00 PM

Anne Frank - Anne Frank

Kleines Haus - Puppenbühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €22

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

Sun, Oct 11 · 06:00 PM

Neue Musik im Bauhaus - Durch die Röhre · Oct 11

Bauhaus Museum Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €24

Children seen from behind on picnic blankets near a carousel in a sunny park — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 06:00 PM

Puppe ab 18 - 2026/27 - Rattenscharf - Ein Rendezvous mit der Liebe

Kleines Haus - Puppenbühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €20

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

Sat, Oct 17 · 05:00 PM

Schwanensee - Schwanensee

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €23

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 08:00 PM

Magie der Travestie - Die Nacht der Ikonen!

Veranstaltungszentrum im Golfpark · Dessau-Roßlau

From €37

Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 08:00 PM

Die Verwandlung - Die Verwandlung · Oct 17

Kleines Haus / Studio-Bühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €22

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

Brunch-Konzert 2026-27 - Sonntags-Brunch im Salon

Theaterrestaurant Anhaltisches Theater Dessau, Großes Haus · Dessau-Roßlau

From €32

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

Kammerkonzert 2026-27 - 1. Kammerkonzert

Georgium · Dessau-Roßlau

From €24

Author reading to an audience in a bookshop — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 05:00 PM

MY FAIR LADY - MY FAIR LADY

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €29

Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 21 · 08:00 PM

Zu-Gast 2026/27 - Die Feisten

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €39

Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 25 · 03:00 PM

Kaffee im Salon 2026-27 - Kaffee im Salon

Altes Theater - Foyer · Dessau-Roßlau

From €14

People sitting on a grassy hill watching an open-air concert — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 25 · 06:00 PM

Gitarrenkonzert - Ladislav Pazdera

Villa Krötenhof · Dessau-Roßlau

From €21

Children seen from behind on picnic blankets near a carousel in a sunny park — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM

Die Schildkröte hat Geburtstag - Die Schildkröte hat Geburtstag · Oct 29

Kleines Haus - Puppenbühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €12

Child at a hands-on water play exhibit in a science centre — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM

Die Schildkröte hat Geburtstag - Die Schildkröte hat Geburtstag · Oct 30

Kleines Haus - Puppenbühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €12

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

Fri, Oct 30 · 07:00 PM

Das kannst du voll vergessen! - Ein Demenz-Report

Villa Krötenhof · Dessau-Roßlau

From €12

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 · 07:30 PM

Mythen der Liebe - Mythen der Liebe

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €23

Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31 · 05:00 PM

Die Fledermaus - Die Fledermaus

Anhaltisches Theater Dessau · Dessau-Roßlau

From €23

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

Sat, Oct 31 · 06:00 PM

POV - POV: Du machst deiner Freundin die Nägel

Kleines Haus - Foyer · Dessau-Roßlau

From €20

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 25 · 06:00 PM

Die Verwandlung - Die Verwandlung · Oct 25

Kleines Haus / Studio-Bühne · Dessau-Roßlau

From €22

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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