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Things to do in Essen, December 2026

Browse 33 upcoming events and things to do in Essen during December 2026. Highlights include PulaM's Drag Space - On the beach, Ingrid Kühne - Ja, aber ohne mich!, LE FLY - Club Tour 2026 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

PulaM's Drag Space - On the beach

Essen · Kulturzentrum GrendWed, Dec 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From €18

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Ingrid Kühne - Ja, aber ohne mich!

Essen · LichtburgWed, Dec 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From €34

Concert stage bathed in golden light with a singer and crowd.

LE FLY - Club Tour 2026

Essen · Zeche CarlThu, Dec 3Music

🎟️ From €34

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Miss Sophie . Episode One - Gastspiel Theater 8 Frauen - Gastspiel

Essen · GRENDTheaterThu, Dec 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From €21

Elegant table setting with candles and floral centrepiece.

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Krustentier Stammtisch

Essen · Frischeparadies EssenFri, Dec 4Food & Drink

🎟️ From €139

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · Dec 4

Essen · UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, SalzlagerFri, Dec 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From €40

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Das Känguru-Manifest (szenische Lesung)

Essen · GRENDTheaterFri, Dec 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

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

Essen · UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, SalzlagerSat, Dec 5Family Friendly

🎟️ From €21

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

#halbzwölf - Sonntalk mit Peter Großmann

Essen · UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein Halle 12Sun, Dec 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From €12

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · Dec 6

Essen · UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, SalzlagerSun, Dec 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From €40

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Zwei Witwen sehen rot - Reife Frauen und unreife Sprüche

Essen · GRENDTheaterSun, Dec 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Timm Beckmanns LIGA DER AUßERGEWÖHNLICHEN MUSIKERINNEN - Musikkabarett trifft Klassik

Essen · Zeche CarlWed, Dec 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From €29

Friends sharing a meal together at a communal table.

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Krustentiere & Kaviar

Essen · Frischeparadies EssenThu, Dec 10Food & Drink

🎟️ From €139

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

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

Essen · SHERATON Hotel EssenThu, Dec 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From €100

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

SARA KARAS - No Wonder A Woman

Essen · Zeche CarlThu, Dec 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From €23

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

ANDRE KRAMER - Dirty Joking

Essen · Zeche CarlFri, Dec 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From €29

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Nipple Jesus

Essen · Kunsthaus EssenFri, Dec 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

König Ödipus

Essen · GRENDTheaterSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Concert stage bathed in golden light with a singer and crowd.

GHOST HAMMER - THE TRIBUTE TO GHOST IN 2 ACTS

Essen · Kulturzentrum GrendSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From €21

Concert stage bathed in golden light with a singer and crowd.

HGich.T Live + Acid Aftershow - 30 JAHRE TOUR

Essen · Zeche CarlSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From €32

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Der Ruhrfaust - Mit dem Teufel am Tresen

Essen · GRENDTheaterSun, Dec 13Culture & Art

🎟️ From €29

Assorted restaurant dishes served on a table.

Das Escape Dinner - Das Escape Dinner

Essen · HOTEL ESSENER HOFThu, Dec 17Food & Drink

🎟️ From €100

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Essener Comedy Clash - Finale

Essen · Weststadthalle EssenThu, Dec 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From €33

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

QUICHOTTE - Guter Dinge

Essen · Zeche CarlThu, Dec 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From €25

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Ungehaltene Reden ungehaltener Frauen

Essen · GRENDTheaterFri, Dec 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

LUISA CHARLOTTE SCHULZ - Stabil instabil · Dec 18

Essen · Zeche CarlFri, Dec 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From €29

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Märchenstückchen - eine Komödie durch die Märchen der Brüder Grimm - Gastspiel Künstlerkollektiv Gedankensprung

Essen · GRENDTheaterSat, Dec 19Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Oma auf App-Wegen

Essen · GRENDTheaterSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Crowd silhouettes in front of a bright live music stage.

BIG BANDits - Big Band der Uni Duisburg-Essen

Essen · Zeche CarlSun, Dec 20Music

🎟️ From €18

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

LUISA CHARLOTTE SCHULZ - Stabil instabil · Dec 22

Essen · Zeche CarlTue, Dec 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From €29

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Marilyn's Army - Weihnachtskonzert 2026

Essen · Kulturzentrum GrendWed, Dec 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From €15

Concert stage bathed in golden light with a singer and crowd.

Butterwegge Solo - presentado por Harten Hund Booking

Essen · Don`t PanicSat, Dec 26Music

🎟️ From €25

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Zwei Witwen sehen rot - Silvester Special

Essen · GRENDTheaterThu, Dec 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From €40

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