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Things to do in Essen, dicembre 2026

Browse 32 upcoming events and things to do in Essen during dicembre 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 Grendmer 2 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 18 €

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Ingrid Kühne - Ja, aber ohne mich!

Essen · Lichtburgmer 2 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 34 €

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

LE FLY - Club Tour 2026

Essen · Zeche Carlgio 3 dicMusic

🎟️ From 34 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

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

Essen · GRENDTheatergio 3 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 21 €

Elegant table setting with candles and floral centrepiece.

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Krustentier Stammtisch

Essen · Frischeparadies Essenven 4 dicFood & Drink

🎟️ From 139 €

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · 4 dic

Essen · UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, Salzlagerven 4 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 40 €

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Das Känguru-Manifest (szenische Lesung)

Essen · GRENDTheaterven 4 dicCulture & 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, Salzlagersab 5 dicFamily Friendly

🎟️ From 21 €

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

#halbzwölf - Sonntalk mit Peter Großmann

Essen · UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein Halle 12dom 6 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 12 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

DAS RUHRICAL - Das Ruhrgebietsmusical - Radio Ruhrpott · 6 dic

Essen · UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein, Salzlagerdom 6 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 40 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Timm Beckmanns LIGA DER AUßERGEWÖHNLICHEN MUSIKERINNEN - Musikkabarett trifft Klassik

Essen · Zeche Carlmer 9 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 29 €

Friends sharing a meal together at a communal table.

Frischeparadies Essen - Edutainment - Krustentiere & Kaviar

Essen · Frischeparadies Essengio 10 dicFood & 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 Essengio 10 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 100 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

SARA KARAS - No Wonder A Woman

Essen · Zeche Carlgio 10 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 23 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

ANDRE KRAMER - Dirty Joking

Essen · Zeche Carlven 11 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 29 €

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Nipple Jesus

Essen · Kunsthaus Essenven 11 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 24 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

König Ödipus

Essen · GRENDTheatersab 12 dicCulture & 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 Grendsab 12 dicMusic

🎟️ From 21 €

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

HGich.T Live + Acid Aftershow - 30 JAHRE TOUR

Essen · Zeche Carlsab 12 dicMusic

🎟️ From 32 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Der Ruhrfaust - Mit dem Teufel am Tresen

Essen · GRENDTheaterdom 13 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 29 €

Assorted restaurant dishes served on a table.

Das Escape Dinner - Das Escape Dinner

Essen · HOTEL ESSENER HOFgio 17 dicFood & Drink

🎟️ From 100 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Essener Comedy Clash - Finale

Essen · Weststadthalle Essengio 17 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 33 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

QUICHOTTE - Guter Dinge

Essen · Zeche Carlgio 17 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 25 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Ungehaltene Reden ungehaltener Frauen

Essen · GRENDTheaterven 18 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 24 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

LUISA CHARLOTTE SCHULZ - Stabil instabil · 18 dic

Essen · Zeche Carlven 18 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 29 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

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

Essen · GRENDTheatersab 19 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 24 €

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Oma auf App-Wegen

Essen · GRENDTheaterdom 20 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 24 €

Crowd silhouettes in front of a bright live music stage.

BIG BANDits - Big Band der Uni Duisburg-Essen

Essen · Zeche Carldom 20 dicMusic

🎟️ From 18 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

LUISA CHARLOTTE SCHULZ - Stabil instabil · 22 dic

Essen · Zeche Carlmar 22 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 29 €

Festival crowd cheering under purple fireworks at night.

Marilyn's Army - Weihnachtskonzert 2026

Essen · Kulturzentrum Grendmer 23 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 15 €

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

Butterwegge Solo - presentado por Harten Hund Booking

Essen · Don`t Panicsab 26 dicMusic

🎟️ From 25 €

Outdoor music festival crowd enjoying a live performance.

Zwei Witwen sehen rot - Silvester Special

Essen · GRENDTheatergio 31 dicCulture & Art

🎟️ From 40 €

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