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

Sat, Nov 14 · 08:00 PM

König Ödipus · Nov 14

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM

REISE NACH PRAG - Konzert Mozart

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

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

Sun, Nov 15 · 04:00 PM

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

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

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

Sun, Nov 15 · 08:00 PM

BENNI STARK - Schon lustig wenn‘s witzig ist

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €24

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — 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

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

Wed, Nov 18 · 08:00 PM

GRENDSLAM Nr. 61

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €18

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

Wed, Nov 18 · 08:00 PM

ABDUL KADER CHAHIN - “Ehrenlos”

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €27

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

Wed, Nov 18 · 08:15 PM

Mayersche Essen (157105318) - Lesung mit Jarka Kubsova

Mayersche Essen · Essen

From €12

Sunlit table of shared street-food plates with skewers, flatbreads and salads, hands reaching in — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 19 · 04:30 PM

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Fischfiletierkurs

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €99

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

Thu, Nov 19 · 08:00 PM

MAXI GSTETTENBAUER - KOMPLETT ABSURD

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €32

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

Thu, Nov 19 · 08:15 PM

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

Mayersche Essen · Essen

From €14

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

Die Känguru-Chroniken (szenische Lesung)

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

REIS AGAINST THE SPÜLMACHINE - Tourlaub

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €29

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

SOPHIE CHASSÉE

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €19

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 08:00 PM

Anissa Loucif - MACH NICHT SO AUF TEUER

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €25

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — 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 · Nov 21

SHERATON Hotel Essen · Essen

From €100

Empty comedy club stage with a microphone and stool under a spotlight — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 21 · 08:00 PM

Joe di Nardo - Comedy Al Dente

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €31

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

Tue, Nov 24 · 08:00 PM

GUIDO CANTZ - „Komische Zeiten“

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €34

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

Fri, Nov 27 · 08:00 PM

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

Eissporthalle Essen-West · Essen

From €6

Live band on stage with confetti and warm lights over the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 27 · 08:00 PM

ARENA - "Farewell Damian Wilson Tour"

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €40

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

Fri, Nov 27 · 08:00 PM

Nipple Jesus · Nov 27

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

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

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €33

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

Sun, Nov 29 · 03:30 PM

Oma auf App-Wegen

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Wed, Dec 2 · 07:30 PM

PulaM's Drag Space - On the beach

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €18

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

Wed, Dec 2 · 08:00 PM

Ingrid Kühne - Ja, aber ohne mich!

Lichtburg · Essen

From €34

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

Thu, Dec 3 · 07:00 PM

LE FLY - Club Tour 2026

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €34

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

Thu, Dec 3 · 08:00 PM

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

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €21

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 06:00 PM

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Krustentier Stammtisch

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €139

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:00 PM

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · Dec 4

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, Salzlager · Essen

From €40

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 08:00 PM

Das Känguru-Manifest (szenische Lesung)

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 08:00 PM

Heimspiele 26/27 - EHC Essen - EHC Troisdorf 1b

Eissporthalle Essen-West · Essen

From €6

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 09:00 PM

Bragolin + Carrellee

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €29

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 03:00 PM

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

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, Salzlager · Essen

From €21

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 03:00 PM

Ritter Rost feiert Weihnachten - Familienkonzert mit Jörg Hilbert und Freunden

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein Halle 12 · Essen

From €6

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 04:00 PM

Luzia Konzertreihe 2026 - Licht in dunkler Nacht

Dom Essen · Essen

From €23

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 08:00 PM

Prima Facie

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 08:00 PM

Rysedown + Astrein

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €14

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

Sun, Dec 6 · 11:30 AM

#halbzwölf - Sonntalk mit Peter Großmann

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein Halle 12 · Essen

From €12

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

Sun, Dec 6 · 03:00 PM

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · Dec 6

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, Salzlager · Essen

From €40

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

Sun, Dec 6 · 03:30 PM

Zwei Witwen sehen rot - Reife Frauen und unreife Sprüche

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Tue, Dec 8 · 07:00 PM

Offene Seiten - Offene Seiten - Ulrich Homann: Das hast du dir doch alles nur ausgedacht

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein Halle 12 · Essen

From €11

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

Tue, Dec 8 · 08:00 PM

MICHAEL HOLTSCHULTE - Tot aber lustig – Lesung + Cartoons

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €26

Solo pianist at a grand piano under a spotlight in a concert hall — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 9 · 08:00 PM

Timm Beckmanns LIGA DER AUßERGEWÖHNLICHEN MUSIKERINNEN - Musikkabarett trifft Klassik

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €29

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

Thu, Dec 10 · 04:30 PM

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Krustentiere & Kaviar

Frischeparadies Essen · Essen

From €139

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 10 · 07:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen · Dec 10

SHERATON Hotel Essen · Essen

From €100

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

Thu, Dec 10 · 08:00 PM

SARA KARAS - No Wonder A Woman

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €23

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

Fri, Dec 11 · 04:00 PM

MACHT HOCH DIE TÜR

Villa Hügel · Essen

From €42

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

Fri, Dec 11 · 08:00 PM

ANDRE KRAMER - Dirty Joking

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €29

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

Fri, Dec 11 · 08:00 PM

Nipple Jesus · Dec 11

Kunsthaus Essen · Essen

From €24

Runners seen from behind on a grassy ridge trail at sunrise above low mist — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

2026/2027 | Hauptrunde (2. Bundesliga Pro A) - ETB Miners - Nürnberg Falcons

Sporthalle am Hallo · Essen

From €14

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:00 PM

GHOST HAMMER - THE TRIBUTE TO GHOST IN 2 ACTS

Kulturzentrum Grend · Essen

From €21

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:00 PM

König Ödipus · Dec 12

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €24

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 09:00 PM

HGich.T Live + Acid Aftershow - 30 JAHRE TOUR

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €32

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

Sun, Dec 13 · 03:30 PM

Der Ruhrfaust - Mit dem Teufel am Tresen

GRENDTheater · Essen

From €29

Sunlit table of shared street-food plates with skewers, flatbreads and salads, hands reaching in — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17 · 07:00 PM

Das Escape Dinner - Das Escape Dinner

HOTEL ESSENER HOF · Essen

From €100

Audience silhouettes facing a small club stage with a microphone and stool — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:00 PM

Essener Comedy Clash - Finale

Weststadthalle Essen · Essen

From €33

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

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:00 PM

QUICHOTTE - Guter Dinge

Zeche Carl · Essen

From €25

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