Events in Essen — November 2026

November 2026: events in Essen.

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44 events are listed in Essen. These are the ones we'd start with.

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

Sun, Nov 8 · 04:00 PM

Ein Requiem für Mozart

Dom Essen · Essen

From €29

Tue, Nov 24 · 08:00 PM

GUIDO CANTZ - „Komische Zeiten“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €34

Tue, Nov 3 · 08:15 PM

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

Mayersche Essen · Essen

From €14

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

SOPHIE CHASSÉE

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €19

Thu, Nov 19 · 04:30 PM

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Fischfiletierkurs

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €99

Comedian with a microphone on a small stage lit against a brick wall, audience heads in dark silhouette in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 21 · 08:00 PM

Joe di Nardo - Comedy Al Dente

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €31

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

Wed, Nov 18 · 06:45 PM

Shakra - Just Live Loud Tour 2026

Don´t Panic · Essen

From €36

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

Mon, Nov 2 · 07:45 PM

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

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €36

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

Tue, Nov 3 · 08:00 PM

AKTENZEICHEN PARANORMAL - LIVEGEFLÜSTER TOUR 2026

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €34

Tue, Nov 3 · 08:15 PM

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

Mayersche Essen · Essen

From €14

Wed, Nov 4 · 07:30 PM

PulaM's Drag Space - The Qutie Show

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €18

Wed, Nov 4 · 08:00 PM

HINNERK KÖHN - Noir

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €27

Two friends clinking beer mugs at a table in a pub with a blurred spotlit stage and laughing crowd behind — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 5 · 08:00 PM

Essener Comedy Clash - 3. Vorrunde

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €24

Fri, Nov 6 · 06:00 PM

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

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €119

Wooden lectern in a bookshop with listeners on folding chairs seen from behind, warm lamp glow — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6 · 08:00 PM

Das Känguru-Manifest (szenische Lesung)

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

Sat, Nov 7 · 07:30 PM

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

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

Audience seen from behind in a gilded opera house under a large crystal chandelier — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 7 · 08:00 PM

Freunde der italienischen Oper · Nov 7

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €33

Sat, Nov 7 · 09:00 PM

RAW#02 - Repercussion x Wataru Shimizu

Mischanlage, UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein · Essen

From €10

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

Sun, Nov 8 · 04:00 PM

Ein Requiem für Mozart

Dom Essen · Essen

From €29

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

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

Tue, Nov 10 · 08:00 PM

The Magic Mumble Jumble - Better Days Tour 2026

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €35

Fri, Nov 13 · 08:00 PM

REISE NACH PRAG - Konzert Mozart · Nov 13

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

Fri, Nov 13 · 08:00 PM

Prima Facie - Premiere

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Sat, Nov 14 · 08:00 PM

REISE NACH PRAG - Konzert Mozart · Nov 14

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

Sat, Nov 14 · 08:00 PM

König Ödipus

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM

REISE NACH PRAG - Konzert Mozart · Nov 15

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

Sun, Nov 15 · 04:00 PM

2026/2027 | Hauptrunde (2. Bundesliga Pro A) - ETB Miners - GIESSEN 46ers

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

Sun, Nov 15 · 08:00 PM

BENNI STARK - Schon lustig wenn‘s witzig ist

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €24

Guitarist seen from behind at a rooftop acoustic gig at golden hour — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Nov 17 · 08:00 PM

ANDA MORTS - HEKTOMATIK WÖD Tour 2027

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €34

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

Wed, Nov 18 · 06:45 PM

Shakra - Just Live Loud Tour 2026

Don´t Panic · Essen

From €36

Wed, Nov 18 · 08:00 PM

GRENDSLAM Nr. 61

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €18

Wed, Nov 18 · 08:00 PM

ABDUL KADER CHAHIN - “Ehrenlos”

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €27

Audience seated among bookshelves at a bookshop-cafe reading — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Nov 18 · 08:15 PM

Mayersche Essen (157105318) - Lesung mit Jarka Kubsova

Mayersche Essen · Essen

From €12

Thu, Nov 19 · 04:30 PM

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Fischfiletierkurs

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €99

Thu, Nov 19 · 08:00 PM

MAXI GSTETTENBAUER - KOMPLETT ABSURD

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €32

Thu, Nov 19 · 08:15 PM

Mayersche Essen (157105318) - Zeitenwende – Eine Reise durch Gereon Raths Berlin

Mayersche Essen · Essen

From €14

Three panel speakers seen from behind at a draped table facing a packed theatre audience under bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

Die Känguru-Chroniken (szenische Lesung)

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

REIS AGAINST THE SPÜLMACHINE - Tourlaub

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €29

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

SOPHIE CHASSÉE

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €19

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

Anissa Loucif - MACH NICHT SO AUF TEUER

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €25

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

Sat, Nov 21 · 07:00 PM

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

SHERATON Hotel Essen · Essen

From €100

Audience seated on mismatched wooden chairs seen from behind in a narrow pub back room strung with bulb lights, a performer at the far end — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 21 · 08:00 PM

Joe di Nardo - Comedy Al Dente

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €31

Tue, Nov 24 · 08:00 PM

GUIDO CANTZ - „Komische Zeiten“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €34

Fri, Nov 27 · 08:00 PM

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

Eissporthalle Essen-West · Essen

From €6

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

Fri, Nov 27 · 08:00 PM

ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour"

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €40

Fri, Nov 27 · 08:00 PM

Nipple Jesus

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

Fri, Nov 27 · 09:00 PM

Twin Noir + Kurschatten

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €22

People relaxing on a sunny festival lawn with white market tents — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 28 · 07:30 PM

OMAS ZWERGE FESTIVAL - Mambo Kurt + Omas Zwerge + Überflüssig

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €13

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

Sat, Nov 28 · 08:00 PM

Freunde der italienischen Oper · Nov 28

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €33

Sun, Nov 29 · 03:30 PM

Oma auf App-Wegen

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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Indoor season returns

November is firmly an indoor month in most served markets — concerts, comedy and theatre dominate as the first holiday markets begin to appear.

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