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December 2026: events in Dortmund.

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Top picks for December 2026

34 events are listed in Dortmund. These are the ones we'd start with.

Flic Flac Dortmund - Die 15. X-MAS-Show

Wed, Dec 9 · 07:30 PM

Flic Flac Dortmund - Die 15. X-MAS-Show

Circus Flic Flac · Dortmund

From €30

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:30 PM

DAILY THOMPSON - Glue Tour

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €25

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

Sat, Dec 26 · 08:00 PM

Honigdieb - 25 Jahre „SEI WIE DU BIST“ Jubiläums Konzert

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €29

Guitarist singing in silhouette on a hazy blue and purple lit club stage with crowd hands raised in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 04:00 PM

Bach Weihnachtsoratorium

St. Reinoldi-Kirche · Dortmund

From €12

Sun, Dec 13 · 03:00 PM

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €40

Thu, Dec 3 · 08:00 PM

Heike Becker & Helmut Sanftenschneider - „Wir schenken uns NIX!“

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €29

Sat, Dec 19 · 03:00 PM

Das Ruhrgebiet ist meins! - Ein Kindermusiktheater für die ganze Familie

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €21

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

Tue, Dec 1 · 08:00 PM

Wortklub 2026 - Wortklub: Demokratie-Labor 5 – Anne Brorhilker und Christoph Bartmann

domicil - Saal · Dortmund

From €23

Thu, Dec 3 · 08:00 PM

Heike Becker & Helmut Sanftenschneider - „Wir schenken uns NIX!“ · Dec 3

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €29

Sunset harbour concert seen from a boat with a distant stage — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:30 PM

DAILY THOMPSON - Glue Tour

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €25

Fri, Dec 4 · 08:00 PM

Heike Becker & Helmut Sanftenschneider - „Wir schenken uns NIX!“ · Dec 4

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €29

A busker seen from behind plays in a lantern-lit cobbled alley while passers-by blur past. — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 08:00 PM

Four Imaginary Boys - THE CURE Tribute Band

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €27

Flic Flac Dortmund - Die 15. X-MAS-Show

Wed, Dec 9 · 07:30 PM

Flic Flac Dortmund - Die 15. X-MAS-Show

Circus Flic Flac · Dortmund

From €30

Wed, Dec 9 · 08:00 PM

Nito Torres - WEIHNACHTSMITSINGEN

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €17

Wed, Dec 9 · 08:00 PM

Weihnachten mit den Zucchini Sistaz - Das Weihnachtskonzert

Ev. Pauluskirche Dortmund · Dortmund

From €36

Wed, Dec 9

Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan

Signal Iduna Park · Dortmund

From £73Resale

Vinyl record on a turntable beside headphones and a lit table lamp, two people softly blurred on a sofa behind — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 10 · 08:00 PM

Tineke Postma Group feat. Theo Bleckmann

domicil - Saal · Dortmund

From €25

Fri, Dec 11 · 07:00 PM

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · Dec 11

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €40

Festival tent crowd seen from behind with arms raised toward a distant lit stage and band under a canvas roof — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11 · 08:30 PM

The Doors in Concert - Live 2026

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €29

Sat, Dec 12

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Augsburg

Signal Iduna Park · Dortmund

From £54Resale

Brass band in a park bandstand seen from behind on a sunny afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 04:00 PM

Bach Weihnachtsoratorium

St. Reinoldi-Kirche · Dortmund

From €12

Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 06:00 PM

Gitarrenmusik in der Marienkirche - Adventskonzert mit Dortmund Musik

Marienkirche Dortmund · Dortmund

From €6

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:00 PM

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · Dec 12

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €40

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:00 PM

Heike Becker & Helmut Sanftenschneider - „Wir schenken uns NIX!“ · Dec 12

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €29

Sun, Dec 13 · 03:00 PM

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · Dec 13

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €40

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

Sun, Dec 13 · 04:00 PM

SOUNDZZ Familienkonzert - SOUNDZZ Familienkonzert

domicil - Saal · Dortmund

From €10

Tue, Dec 15 · 07:30 PM

Wortklub 2026 - Wortklub: Demokratie-Labor 6 – Ahmad Mansour und Anette Dowideit

domicil - Saal · Dortmund

From €23

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:00 PM

Mayersche Dortmund (VST 199105764) - Weihnachtliches Night-Shopping

Mayersche Dortmund · Dortmund

From €5

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:00 PM

Kay Ray - Kay Ray Show

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €29

Fri, Dec 18 · 08:00 PM

Das große Comedywichteln

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €29

Sat, Dec 19 · 03:00 PM

Das Ruhrgebiet ist meins! - Ein Kindermusiktheater für die ganze Familie · Dec 19

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €21

Fiddle and guitar players at a pub table in warm light — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 07:00 PM

Rockin´ around the Christmas Tree - feat. Rockin' Piano Sam, Cherry Casino & The Gamblers, Stu & The Big Jump, Ike & The Capers

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €34

An acoustic guitar on a stand and a microphone sit under a spotlight on a club stage. — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:00 PM

Benny's Long Shadow feat. Stefan Bauer, Chris Bacas, Mike Roelofs, Yonga Sun

domicil - Saal · Dortmund

From €23

Sun, Dec 20 · 03:00 PM

Das Ruhrgebiet ist meins! - Ein Kindermusiktheater für die ganze Familie · Dec 20

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €21

Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 20 · 05:00 PM

Rockin´ around the Christmas Tree - feat. Jackson Sloan, Boogie Banausen, The Spuny Boys

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €34

Tue, Dec 22 · 07:00 PM

Weihnachten mit Freunden - Chor-Special mit den Young Voices Dortmund

Orchesterzentrum Dortmund · Dortmund

From €25

Winter open-air concert crowd with visible breath under stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 26 · 11:00 AM

54. Weihnachts-Jazzmatinee im Opernhaus

Opernhaus Dortmund · Dortmund

From €29

Festival campsite at dawn with tents, mist and a distant stage — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 26 · 08:00 PM

Honigdieb - 25 Jahre „SEI WIE DU BIST“ Jubiläums Konzert

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €29

Sun, Dec 27 · 08:00 PM

Pee Wee Bluesgang - Live 2026

Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund

From €25

Performer in a top hat holding a cane on a smoky cabaret stage, with candlelit audience tables in front — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27 · 08:00 PM

Irische Weihnachten - Folk Christmas im Cabaret Queue

Cabaret Queue · Dortmund

From €29

Drumsticks blurred mid-strike over a snare and cymbals — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 09:00 PM

Silvesterparty

domicil - Saal · Dortmund

From €27

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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