
Literary Summer 2026
A summer series of literary gatherings at Schmetz am Dom bookshop in Aachen.
157 events for the next 18 months

A summer series of literary gatherings at Schmetz am Dom bookshop in Aachen.

A literature festival on Lousberg in Aachen where book lovers can enjoy a rich cultural programme.

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Swedish rock band Thundermother performs in Aachen. Energetic rock with a distinctive sound.

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Spend a night in the Mayersche bookshop in Aachen - with a kiwi space programme, DIY activities, a Journaling Workshop, snacks and breakfast included. Open to ages 16 and up.

Legendary hardcore band Agnostic Front performs at Musikbunker Aachen.

Stand-up comedy show at Capitol cinema in Aachen. An evening of humor and laughter.

A relaxed book club evening at Mayerschen bookshop in Aachen - bring your current read, enjoy quiet reading time in good company, then swap recommendations over a drink and snacks.

Swedish progressive rock band SOEN brings their Reliance Tour 2026 to Aachen.

Canadian folk-punk band The Dreadnoughts perform at Musikbunker Aachen. High-energy music blending traditional and contemporary styles.

A guided city tour of Aachen focused on water and its significance for the city. Walk through historic and modern sites connected to water with an experienced guide.

Author and renowned queer content creator Aljosha Muttardi shares his life story and new book in conversation ahead of the CSD weekend in Aachen.

Elena Uhlig and Fritz Karl perform their comedy show about marriage as a "hostile takeover" - an evening of sharp humour and on-stage chemistry in Aachen.

An evening celebrating European coffeehouse culture at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Vocals, recitation, and piano transport you into a world of music, poetry, and stories inspired by classical authors.

CSD after-party at Franz club - the perfect place to continue the festivities after the pride parade.

A Harry Potter fan quiz in Aachen with three rounds of questions, house rivalries, and a bar warm-up at "The Three Broomsticks". Come in costume for a ticket discount.

Interactive dinosaur exhibition with animated models on Bendplatz square in Aachen.

The band Stunk presents an acoustic version of their songs as part of the Unplugged 2026 tour.

Comedy night at Restaurant & Club Tajine in Aachen - an evening of laughs and good fun.

Stand-up comedy show by Volker Weininger in Aachen.

Polish band Uwaga! performs at the historic castle Burg Frankenberg in Aachen.

German comedian Wilfried Schmickler presents his stand-up comedy show in Aachen.

Concert by artist William Wahl in Aachen.

Concert by PONK at FRANZ venue in Aachen.

A theatrical performance about real crimes and toxic relationships featuring Alexander Stevens and Jacqueline Belle at Eurogress Aachen.

Stand-up comedy show in Aachen featuring comedians from the Comedyflash series. An evening full of humour and laughs.

A high-energy pop-punk show at Musikbunker Aachen, perfect for fans of the fast-paced punk scene.

Concert by artist Kay Ray at the Saalbau Rothe Erde concert hall in Aachen.

New chief conductor Levente Török opens the season at Eurogress Aachen with works by Elgar, Rutter, Boulanger, and Ravel.

Concert by Michael Hatzius in Aachen. The event takes place on 20 September 2026 at 20:00.

Iconic British rock band 10cc returns with the "And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour", celebrating their most beloved songs.

Stand-up comedy night featuring local and international comedians in Aachen.

Isabel Varell performs her songs in an atmosphere of nostalgia and cherished memories.

Maria Iskariot performs at Musikbunker Aachen. Concert on 25 September 2026 from 20:00.

Diver & Friends Festival 2026 celebrates an anniversary with an open event for all music and entertainment fans.

Reis Against The Spülmachine perform at FRANZ in Aachen as part of their Tourlaub tour.

Norwegian guitarist Eivind Aarset presents his quartet in Aachen. An evening of modern jazz and experimental sounds.

German band Hattler performs in Aachen. Energetic live show blending progressive rock and jazz.

Four Aachen flautists perform dances from across the centuries and continents - Renaissance suites, Argentine milonga, Bartók's Romanian dances and more, played on flutes ranging from piccolo to contrabass.

Stand-up comedy show "Radikal Witzig" featuring Amjad Abu Hamid in Aachen.

The speGTRa 2026 guitar festival in Aachen brings together international guitarists and various playing styles under the "Sonic Spectrum" theme.

Indie pop party featuring German-language indie pop. An evening at Barbarossa in Aachen.

Stand-up comedy performance by Sandra Sprünken in Aachen.

Henge perform at the Musikbunker club in Aachen.

Concert by artist Sebastian 23 at the Aachen club Musikbunker Aachen e.V.

Stand-up comedian Salim Samatou presents his "Cancel Culture" show. An evening of sharp humour and witty social commentary.

Altera Pars ensemble performs great symphonies in chamber arrangement.

An evening for ladies with the duo Fischer & Jung. Concert at FRANZ in Aachen.

Ildikó von Kürthy presents her programme "ALT GENUG" in Aachen.

The legendary British group Soft Machine will perform at Musikbunker Aachen. Pioneers of progressive rock and jazz.

An orchestral evening of Iberian and Latin American music: Ginastera's pampas dances, Montsalvatge's flute concerto, and de Falla's ghostly Andalusian love story, all at Eurogress Aachen.

Jochen Prang presents his programme "Immer is was!" at the Kiez Kini club.

German singer and guitarist Klaus Hoffmann presents his "Ich bin" tour 2026.

The band Leftovers comes to Aachen as part of their Stadion Tour 2026.

Canadian vocalist Dominique Fils-Aimé performs her jazz and soul interpretations at Musikbunker Aachen.

A string quartet - Katharina Blasel, Giulia Ajmone-Marsan, Martin Hoffmann and Philipp Wenger - performs Mendelssohn's final quartet and Schubert's "Death and the Maiden" at the Couven-Museum in Aachen. Coffee and cake are included in the ticket price.

Swiss singer Stefanie Heinzmann brings her Circles Tour 2026 to Aachen with a concert performance.

A talent show in Aachen where local performers can showcase their skills.

German stand-up comedian Paul Panzer performs at Eurogress Aachen. Show: "Schöne neue Welt - welcome to hell".

German band STOPPOK embarks on their "RUND-Reise" concert tour across Germany. Show in Aachen on 31 October at 20:00.

An evening of glamour, dance, and entertainment in burlesque style with a Halloween theme in Aachen.

Five crime writers share the stage for a staged reading of their stories at FRANZ in Aachen.

An interactive sing-along concert with Rita Wermes and Wolfgang Thier, inviting the audience to join in.

Tribute show celebrating Phil Collins and Genesis with the greatest hits of both artists.

The band Fatcat embarks on their Live Tour 2026. The concert takes place in Aachen.

FATCAT bring their FOREVER Tour 2026 to Aachen - a full-throttle show of thick grooves, disco vibes, brass-heavy arrangements and Kenyatta Joyner's powerhouse vocals.

German stand-up comedian Tom Gerhardt performs his show "Volle Packung!" in Aachen.

LUAN's comedy show featuring the third installment of their stand-up series.

Concert by Kids With Buns in Aachen.

The Nils Wülker Quartet performs their album "Zuversicht" in the intimate setting of Kurhaus Aachen.

A witty and nostalgic love letter to Berlin, celebrating the city that never fails to charm and provoke in equal measure.

A fantasy RPG evening with dungeons, dragons, and magical challenges awaiting adventurers.

An evening of Hungarian flair and late Romanticism: Kodály's Galánta Dances, Dohnányi's witty nursery-song variations, and Brahms's autumnal Fourth Symphony at Eurogress Aachen.

German comedian David Kebekus presents his programme "Sensible Inhalte" at the FRANZ club.

An evening of Hungarian music and Brahms in Aachen: Kodály's Dances of Galánta, Dohnányi's witty Variations on a Nursery Song, and Brahms's autumnal Fourth Symphony.

Germany's favourite dog trainer and comedian Martin Rütter brings his new stand-up show "SCHLUSS! AUS!" to Eurogress Aachen.

German comedian Benni Stark presents his cabaret programme at the FRANZ venue in Aachen.

TAHNEE performs at Eurogress Aachen. The artist will present her music in a unique atmosphere.

Panagiota Petridou presents her show "Was letzte Preis?" at the FRANZ venue.

Bastian Bielendorfer brings his stand-up show "GameChanger" to the Eurogress in Aachen for an evening of comedy and personal storytelling.

Florian Paul & die Kapelle der letzten Hoffnung present a concert supporting their album "Kein Zurück".

German electronic duo Gestört aber GeiL performs at Eurogress Aachen.

A concert by the prestigious Big Band of the Bundeswehr, one of Germany's finest military orchestras.

The comedy duo Simon & Jan perform their show "Hot Air" in Aachen.

German comedian Henning Schmidtke performs his stand-up show "Es ist nicht alles so scheiße, wie du denkst" at Saalbau Rothe Erde in Aachen.

Legendary alpinist Reinhold Messner shares stories from his life and mountaineering adventures around the world.

An interactive detective dinner where guests solve a crime mystery while enjoying an evening.

Crown Ballet performs Tchaikovsky's timeless "Swan Lake" with full live orchestra accompaniment at Eurogress Aachen.

Julia Meladin performs in Aachen as part of her "Rosarote Mauer Tour 2026".

Prime Orchestra merges rock with symphonic music in a spectacular concert full of energy and artistic arrangements.

A festive Christmas concert by Salut Salon celebrating the holiday season.

German rock band Kadavar performs live in Aachen.

A concert by artist Lars Ruth at the Aachen venue FRANZ.

Ralf Senkel presents his programme "Der hat gesessen!" at the FRANZ club.

Maddin Schneider performs his programme "Schöne Sonndaach" at the FRANZ venue.

HGich.T celebrates 30 years with a concert tour. The German band performs at Musikbunker Aachen.

A concert celebrating the film music of Hans Zimmer and other acclaimed composers. An unforgettable journey through cinema's most beautiful musical themes.

Jürgen Becker presents his new production about the history of disco music at Saalbau Rothe Erde.

A stage spectacle bringing the worlds of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" to life.

An intimate acoustic concert at FRANZ featuring beautiful melodies and close connection with the music.

Senta Berger and Friedrich von Thun perform Loriot's classic marital sketches - a witty evening of German comic theatre at Eurogress Aachen.

German singer Philipp Poisel presents a Christmas concert in intimate solo format.

Lords of the Sound perform a spectacular concert of music from the Harry Potter films in Aachen.

The tenth edition of Aachen's Christmas circus. A family event featuring acrobatics, clowns, and magic.

Traditional Christmas concert by the Cologne-based band HÖHNER at Eurogress Aachen.

A Christmas service with gospel music in the atmosphere of Fire Place Aachen.

The classic Christmas film "Three Nuts for Cinderella" comes to life on the big screen with a live orchestra accompaniment - a wonderful festive treat for the whole family in Aachen.

Philharmonie der Solisten performs Vivaldi's masterpiece "The Four Seasons" in Aachen. An evening of energy and virtuosity.

Grand Classic Ballet performs "The Nutcracker" in Aachen as part of its annual winter tour - a timeless ballet classic for the festive season.

A family musical about Aladdin's adventures, filled with music, dance, and magic.

ONKel fISCH presents a satirical review of the year – a humorous take on the past twelve months.

A magical performance by magician Christopher Köhler. An evening full of illusions and surprises for the whole family.

German musician and performer Götz Widmann takes the stage in Aachen.

Comedy performance by the German duo Fischer & Jung in Aachen.

An interactive murder mystery dinner where guests unravel a murder plot. Perfect for groups seeking an unforgettable evening full of suspense and fun.

Maladée presents her programme "Nachgelegt! Bekenntnisse einer ganz normalen Göttin" at the FRANZ club.

Helene Bockhorst performs her programme "Lebefrau" at the FRANZ venue.

Blues evening featuring Somebody wrong Bluesband and friends at FRANZ in Aachen.

German comedian Friedemann Weise presents an evening of satirical comedy at the FRANZ venue in Aachen.

Stand-up comedian Jan Philipp Zymny performs his show "Illegale Straßentherapie" at FRANZ.

The greatest musical gala of all time, featuring the best numbers from the world's most famous musicals.

The original Phantom of the Opera production by Sasson/Sautter – a classic musical staging at Eurogress Aachen.

German satirist Hagen Rether presents his programme "Liebe" in Aachen. An evening of humour and social commentary.

The new musical "Beauty and the Beast" brings a timeless love story to the Eurogress in Aachen, with enchanting music and spectacular costumes for audiences of all ages.

Nicole Jäger presents her "Grande Dame" programme at Grenzlandtheater Aachen.

The new programme of the artistic spectacle BORA at Aachen's theatre.

Cabaret and stand-up comedy from Jan van Weyde, an artist known for humorous monologues and satirical observations.

A musical telling the story of the King of Rock and Roll. A show full of iconic songs and energy.

A live tribute show marking 80 years of David Bowie, bringing his classic songs to the stage at FRANZ in Aachen.

Concert by the band Onkel Fisch at the FRANZ club.

Stand-up comedy show by Cüneyt Akan in Aachen. An entertaining performance full of humor and dramatic anecdotes.

German artist Andreas Ohligschläger performs at FRANZ in Aachen.

Tribute show celebrating Udo Lindenberg, an icon of German rock. A spectacular evening featuring his greatest hits.

A concert of Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores, performed by a full orchestra. Experience the magic of one of cinema's greatest contemporary composers.

A tribute concert to Leonard Cohen's songs performed by Field Commander C.

German comedian and musician Helge Schneider presents his programme "Ellebogen vom Tich" in Aachen.

German musician Hinnerk Köhn presents his Noir project. An atmospheric evening of artistic expression.

Dutch artist Matilde Keizer presents her programme at the FRANZ club.

A concert by the Stiehler/Lucaciu duo at FRANZ hall in Aachen.

Solo concert by German artist DITTSCHE in Aachen.

An innovative fusion of Mozart's classical music with dynamic breakdancing in one unforgettable performance.

Highland Saga embarks on a European tour in 2027. The concert takes place in Aachen.

Stand-up comedian Maxi Gstettenbauer performs "Komplett Absurd".

An interactive murder mystery dinner at Gut Schlottfeld in Aachen, combining a theatrical whodunit performance with a full dinner – a great night out for adults.

German comedian Johannes Flöck presents his stand-up programme "Früher war ich jünger" in Aachen.

A theatrical adaptation of the Dracula legend, full of drama and dark atmosphere. A show for fans of gothic tales and classic drama.

Stand-up comedy group RebellComedy presents their programme "ZEIG ZÄHNE". An evening full of humour and satirical observations.

A live musical tribute to the iconic songs of Queen, performed with passion and energy.

A theatrical performance inspired by the works of the renowned German humorist and artist Loriot.

Concert by KASALLA, known for energetic performances and close connection with the audience.

The band greenbeats brings the Momentum Tour to Aachen. The concert takes place on May 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM at Eurogress.

The Dark Tenor presents a spectacular project blending rock with classical music in Aachen.

Trumpeter Till Brönner and the SWR Big Band present the ITALIA - Ancora! programme.

Inseltanz performs at the Aachener Konzertsommer summer concert festival in Aachen's ice sports hall.

A concert featuring the biggest hits of the 80s as part of the Aachener Konzertsommer festival.

Jason Derulo brings his farewell tour The Last Dance World Tour to Aachen. An evening full of hits and high energy.

FrequenzFabrik electronic party at Eissporthalle Aachen featuring EDM, techno and hardstyle music.

The Fantastic Blues Brothers Band brings their "On a mission from God Tour 2027" to Aachen. A blues-rock concert for fans of classic sound.
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Belgian post-metal band Amenra performs at Musikbunker Aachen. Intense, atmospheric soundscapes for experimental metal fans.

Theatre musicians come clean about their guilty-pleasure songs and perform them live with Malcolm Kemp's band - an evening of embarrassing hits and genuine fun.

A stage adaptation of Karsten Dusse's bestselling novel, following Björn Diemel as he discovers that mindful eating and eliminating enemies make a surprisingly good combination.

An outdoor reading evening on the rooftop terrace in Aachen - bring your current book, find a spot and spend the evening reading alongside others, with drinks, snacks and good conversation.

A summer literary event at Platz für Demokratie in Aachen.

A Theater Aachen production developed by its own staff, examining the fraught relationship between the institution and its audience - from glowing praise to furious complaints, with irony and self-reflection.

Concert by the ISJUUTSO ensemble at Frankenberg Castle in Aachen.

A dance gala with salsa and bachata in Aachen. An evening of rhythm and energy for lovers of Latin music.

Lucy Kirkwood's play pits two sisters against each other - a CERN physicist and a Luton insurance saleswoman - and asks whether people without reason or responsibility are as dangerous as mosquitoes. Directed by Jenke Nordalm at Theater Aachen.

Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, directed by Anaïs Durand-Mauptit at Theater Aachen, sets the 500-year-old tragedy alongside questions about how we love today and what modern relationships look like.

Author Franka Neubauer reads from the final volume of her Loki series in Aachen, with themed drinks and a DIY activity for fans and newcomers alike.

An open music session in Aachen where musicians gather to play and experiment together.

Bartók's one-act expressionist opera staged as a semi-scenic film-light production with video projections by award-winning filmmaker Sascha Vredenburg - sung in German with surtitles.

A children's theatre piece about a girl who builds a space radio to reach her late mother - and ends up talking to an astronaut on the ISS instead. Based on Karen Köhler's Luchs prize-winning 2024 novel.

A chamber concert featuring works by Jörg Widmann, Franz Schubert, Francis Poulenc, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, united by the themes of the fragment, late-period writing, and musical transformation.

Anniversary dance gala showcasing the ballet school's 45 years of artistic achievement and student performances.

International guitar festival speGTRa 2026 in Aachen featuring guitarists from around the world.

A musical show for young children based on the beloved book by Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch about the little mole who wants to know who did it on his head. Before and after the performance, kids draw, craft, and get to try the instruments with the musicians.

Henrik Albrecht's orchestral retelling of the children's classic "War of the Buttons" brings narrators and instruments together as equal storytellers - a concert for families with children.

A participatory documentary theatre piece about civil disobedience - from climate activists to soldiers refusing orders. World premiere of a new play by Marcel Raabe and Manuel Waltz in Aachen.

Steve Mandel Band performs classic rock hits at Burg Frankenberg in Aachen.

Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved musical about Eliza Doolittle's transformation from Cockney flower girl to polished lady, performed in English with German surtitles at Theater Aachen.

A summer literary festival in Aachen featuring readings, discussions, and author meetings.

An exclusive dinner on the stage of Theater Aachen, complete with a sparkling wine reception, surprise performances by the theater's artists, and a live art auction.

Jon Spencer brings his Protest Tour 2026 to Aachen with a live concert performance.

Soprano Jelena Rakić and pianist Younghee Hwang perform Lili Boulanger's song cycle "Clairières dans le ciel" - a tribute to the first woman ever to win the Prix de Rome.

Summer edition of the WOF-Party taking place at Scheunentraum club in Aachen.

A premiere at Theater Aachen developed by the company's own staff - a witty, self-critical evening about the fraught relationship between a theatre and its audience, and the fine line between feedback and insult.

World premiere of the opera "Malina" based on Ingeborg Bachmann's novel, commissioned by Theater Aachen. The production combines music and drama, exploring themes of patriarchy and artistic silence.

A stage adaptation of Karsten Dusse's bestselling novel, following Björn Diemel as he learns that mindfulness and fitness are not the same thing - and that conscious eating has some surprising side effects.

Open-air concert by T.D. Lemon Band at Burg Frankenberg in Aachen.

Bachata party at Club Barbarossa - an evening of Latin rhythms and dance.

Evening K-pop party in Aachen featuring Korean pop music and choreography.

A concert by TV Smith in Aachen. Details about ticket prices and programme are available from the organizers.

Open-air concert by Sascha Katterbach Band in the beautiful setting of Frankenberg Castle.

Ukrainian metal band 1914 performs music inspired by the history of World War I.

The band Ankor performs in Aachen as part of the Summer Shows 2026 concert series.

A ceremonial opening gala for the renowned Kurhaus in Aachen, one of Germany's most beautiful spa towns.

Open-air concert by SinFronteras in the beautiful setting of Burg Frankenberg.

German band DIE STERNE brings their "Wenn es Liebe ist" tour to Aachen. The concert takes place on June 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM at Musikbunker Aachen.