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

Sun, Oct 4 · 11:00 AM

Linienfahrten 2026 - Kettwig-Unterwasser -> Mülheim-Wasserbahnhof

Anleger Kettwig-Unterwasser · Essen

From €8

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

Sun, Oct 4 · 03:00 PM

KinoEulen auf Zollverein - Kurzfilme für Kinder

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein Halle 7 · Essen

From €5

Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 4 · 04:00 PM

2026/2027 | Hauptrunde (2. Bundesliga Pro A) - ETB Miners - RheinStars Köln

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

Ornate opera house auditorium with gilded balconies facing the stage — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 4 · 05:00 PM

Freunde der italienischen Oper · Oct 4

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €33

Concert lights over a large indoor arena audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 4 · 08:00 PM

Escape with Romeo + Enema

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €25

Rooftop concert at sunset with a city skyline behind — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 6 · 08:00 PM

THE IRON ROSES - Molotov Nights Tour 2026

Don´t Panic · Essen

From €31

Turin Brakes - Acoustic Tour 2026

Wed, Oct 7 · 08:00 PM

Turin Brakes - Acoustic Tour 2026

Essen

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

Wed, Oct 7 · 08:00 PM

Ferdinand von Schirach - Der stille Freund

Philharmonie Essen · Essen

From €24

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

Thu, Oct 8 · 08:00 PM

BEN SCHAFMEISTER - „Ein Tic anders“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €25

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

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

Der Ruhrfaust - Mit dem Teufel am Tresen

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €29

Rooftop concert at sunset with a city skyline behind — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

HIMMELSSTIMMEN & SAITENFEUER - Konzert Barock · Oct 9

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

Aerial view of a festival crowd filling a sunlit town square lined with arcaded buildings and white tents — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 05:00 PM

KONTAKTFELD Festival 2026

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €18

Costumed performer among guests at a candlelit dinner in a grand hall — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen

HOTEL ESSENER HOF · Essen

From €100

Silhouetted cyclist on an empty coastal road at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30 PM

2026/2027 | Hauptrunde (2. Bundesliga Pro A) - ETB Miners - PS Karlsruhe LIONS

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

Guitarist silhouetted against red stage lights with hands raised in the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 08:00 PM

HIMMELSSTIMMEN & SAITENFEUER - Konzert Barock · Oct 10

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 08:00 PM

Das Känguru-Manifest (szenische Lesung) · Oct 10

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 PM

SARA Al-Zakaria

Club Essence · Essen

From €55

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

Sun, Oct 11 · 05:00 PM

Oma auf App-Wegen

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Sun, Oct 11 · 06:00 PM

MUNDSTUHL - Wir kommen

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €35

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

Wed, Oct 14 · 08:00 PM

STOPPOK - Jetzt geht's RUND

Lichtburg · Essen

From €45

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:00 PM

DAVID KEBEKUS - „Sensible Inhalte“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €25

Street food stalls with smoking grills along a lit festival street — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 06:00 PM

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Krustentier Stammtisch

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €139

Vintage frames and brass pieces on a market table under white tents — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 07:00 PM

contemporary art ruhr (C.A.R.) INNOVATIVE ART FAIR · Oct 16

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €14

Band playing to a crowd in a brick-walled club — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 07:45 PM

EISENPIMMEL - goes Altersteilzeit - die AbschiedsClubShow!

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €29

Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 08:00 PM

Heimspiele 26/27 - EHC Essen - Neusser EV 1b

Eissporthalle Essen-West · Essen

From €6

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

Fri, Oct 16 · 08:00 PM

Die Känguru-Chroniken (szenische Lesung)

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

Vintage finds on a flea market table — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AM

contemporary art ruhr (C.A.R.) INNOVATIVE ART FAIR · Oct 17

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €14

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

Sat, Oct 17 · 08:00 PM

Niemand muss ein Promi sein – die Live Show zum Podcast.

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €39

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

Sat, Oct 17 · 08:00 PM

Ungehaltene Reden ungehaltener Frauen

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

Vintage frames and brass pieces on a market table under white tents — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

contemporary art ruhr (C.A.R.) INNOVATIVE ART FAIR · Oct 18

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €14

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

Sun, Oct 18 · 05:00 PM

Zwei Witwen sehen rot - Reife Frauen und unreife Sprüche

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Thu, Oct 22 · 08:00 PM

SIMON & JAN - „Heiße Luft“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €29

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

Fri, Oct 23 · 07:00 PM

DRONETALE - Eine Science-Fiction Fabel von Insekten, Drohnen und anderen Feen des Ruhrgebiets · Oct 23

Wiegeturm, UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €5

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

Fri, Oct 23 · 08:00 PM

Shantel & Bucovina Club Soundsystem - Partizani Super Sonic Live Tour

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €32

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

Fri, Oct 23 · 09:00 PM

Felix Meyer - Felix Meyer

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €29

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 07:00 PM

DRONETALE - Eine Science-Fiction Fabel von Insekten, Drohnen und anderen Feen des Ruhrgebiets · Oct 24

Wiegeturm, UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €5

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

Sat, Oct 24 · 07:30 PM

2026/2027 | Hauptrunde (2. Bundesliga Pro A) - ETB Miners - Bozic Estriche Knights Kirchheim

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

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

Sat, Oct 24 · 08:00 PM

GUDE LEUDE - „Gude Leude vs. KI“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €29

Afternoon open-air concert crowd facing a stage under a canopy — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 08:00 PM

PulaM's Drag Space: The Halloween Wake

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €21

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

Wed, Oct 28 · 08:00 PM

ANA LUCIA - Gewinner

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €25

Concert lights over a large indoor arena audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29 · 08:00 PM

IL CIVETTO - ALBUM TOUR 2026

Weststadthalle · Essen

From €39

Evening concert in a stone courtyard with string lights and candles — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 · 09:00 PM

30 Jahre Go Music

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €21

Dance floor crowd under coloured light beams — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31 · 09:00 PM

HALLOWEEN PARTY 2026 - “Halloweenparty in allen Hallen“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €13

Acoustic guitarist playing to a small audience in a cafe — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Nov 2 · 07:45 PM

FUTURE PALACE - Deep Blue Tour 2026 (Support: VINTA)

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €36

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

Tue, Nov 3 · 07:00 PM

Offene Seiten - Offene Seiten - Ulli Lust: Die Frau als Mensch: Schamaninnen

24m Ebene in der Kohlenwäsche, UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €11

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Nov 3 · 08:00 PM

AKTENZEICHEN PARANORMAL - LIVEGEFLÜSTER TOUR 2026

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €34

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

Tue, Nov 3 · 08:15 PM

Mayersche Essen (157105318) - Andreas Winkelmann präsentiert "Moorland. Die Braut"

Mayersche Essen · Essen

From €14

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

Wed, Nov 4 · 07:30 PM

PulaM's Drag Space - The Qutie Show

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €18

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

Wed, Nov 4 · 08:00 PM

HINNERK KÖHN - Noir

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €27

Performer on stage in a large theatre with a full audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 5 · 08:00 PM

Essener Comedy Clash - 3. Vorrunde

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €24

Cook serving hot food at an evening market stall — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6 · 06:00 PM

Frischeparadies Essen - Menüabend - After Work Stammtisch - Wild & Gans

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €119

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

Fri, Nov 6 · 08:00 PM

Das Känguru-Manifest (szenische Lesung) · Nov 6

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

Silhouetted cyclist on an empty coastal road at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 7 · 07:30 PM

2026/2027 | Hauptrunde (2. Bundesliga Pro A) - ETB Miners - Orange Academy

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

Ornate opera house auditorium with gilded balconies facing the stage — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 7 · 08:00 PM

Freunde der italienischen Oper · Nov 7

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €33

Dance floor crowd under coloured light beams — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 7 · 09:00 PM

RAW#02 - Repercussion x Wataru Shimizu

Mischanlage, UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €10

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

Sun, Nov 8 · 04:00 PM

Ein Requiem für Mozart

Dom Essen · Essen

From €29

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

Tue, Nov 10 · 07:00 PM

Offene Seiten - Offene Seiten - Eckard Grütters: das Grubenunglück auf der Zeche Hibernia

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein Halle 10 · Essen

From €9

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

Tue, Nov 10 · 08:00 PM

The Magic Mumble Jumble - Better Days Tour 2026

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €35

Guitarist silhouetted against red stage lights with hands raised in the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 13 · 08:00 PM

REISE NACH PRAG - Konzert Mozart

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

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

Fri, Nov 13 · 08:00 PM

Prima Facie - Premiere

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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