Illustrative photo New York Gospel Stars 2026 in Essen: Gospel Concert at the Bergmannsdom
The New York Gospel Stars perform in 2026 at the Bergmannsdom, the Evangelische Kirche am Markt Katernberg in Essen. The concert offers Christmas songs and gospel classics in the late afternoon.
Illustrative photo Silvester Party Essen 2026/2027 – New Year’s Eve Celebrations in the Ruhr
On 31 December 2026 Essen celebrates New Year’s Eve with many Silvester parties – from club nights to theatre and variety galas and all-inclusive evenings. Prices roughly range from about 10 to 209 euro; tickets and times depend on each organiser and should be checked early.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Essen 2026/2027: Celebrations & Program
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Essen pairs the Light Weeks in the city centre with concerts, club nights and private fireworks. Highlights include the Beethoven Gala at the Philharmonie on 31 December 2026 and gatherings around Kennedyplatz. Street illuminations are free; gala and party tickets usually range from 12 to 130 EUR.
Illustrative photo Essener Wintertraum 2027 – Ice Skating & Winter Fun on Kennedyplatz
Essener Wintertraum 2027 runs from 12 January to 10 March 2027 on Kennedyplatz in Essen: NRW’s largest mobile ice rink on two levels, five ice stock lanes and the Eis-Lounge.
Illustrative photo Palmenrausch 2027: Mallorca Party at Grugahalle Essen
Palmenrausch 2027 brings the Mallorca party to the Grugahalle Essen on 6 March 2027. With Isi Glück, Calvin Kleinen, Tobee, Rumbombe and many more acts; tickets start at 39.95 euros.
Illustrative photo ESSEN ORIGINAL 2027 – Free City Festival with Live Music in Essen
ESSEN ORIGINAL 2027 runs from 7 to 9 May in Essen city centre: a free city festival with pop, electronic music, live bands and a family programme on Kennedyplatz, Burgplatz and Willy-Brandt-Platz.
Illustrative photo Stone Techno Festival, Essen, Germany 2027: Dates, Tickets & Zollverein Guide
Stone Techno Festival 2027 takes place from 9 to 11 July at UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein in Essen, Germany. Open-air techno from 12:00 to 23:59, plus optional Night Events. Tickets only via the official website; 18+.
Illustrative photo SMAG Sundance Open Air Festival 2027 – Electronic Day Festival at Baldeneysee in Essen
SMAG Sundance Open Air Festival 2027 takes place on Saturday 10 July 2027, from 12:00 to 22:00, at Seaside Beach Baldeney (Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 384, Essen). One day of house, techno and electro by the lake; early-bird tickets from about 39–49 euro, VIP from 119 euro via smagsundance.de.
Illustrative photo Nord Open Air 2027 – Free Metal Festival in Essen
Nord Open Air 2027 in Essen is the free summer open-air for metal, hardcore, punk and rock at Viehofer Platz, organised by Cafe Nord. Exact dates are still to be announced; updates will appear on the organiser’s official channels.
Illustrative photo Essen Light Festival 2026: Light Art in Essen City Centre
The Essen Light Festival 2026 takes place from October 2 to 11 in Essen city centre. Over ten evenings, international light art turns the city into a free open air gallery.
Illustrative photo Cécile McLorin Salvant – Oh Snap 2026 – Concert in Essen
Cécile McLorin Salvant brings her Oh Snap tour to Lichtburg Essen on October 13, 2026 at 20:00. The Grammy winning jazz vocalist performs together with her quartet.