Essen, Germany
The GREND is a community and cultural centre in the Frohnhausen district of Essen, run by a non-profit association. It hosts a broad mix of events - concerts, theatre, readings, and neighbourhood gatherings - in an unpretentious setting that has made it a fixture of the local alternative scene for decades.
😴 Nothing scheduled here in the near future.
Cologne post-punk band Escape with Romeo presents their new album "Night After Night" with support from Enema. The concert blends tracks from the latest release with classic songs from the band's history.
Nick Hornby's monologue about a former bouncer guarding a controversial artwork in a museum and shifting his views on artistic freedom. The performance unfolds amid the exhibitions of Kunsthaus Essen.
A modern, humorous adaptation of the Greek myth of Oedipus featuring music and rapid role changes. The production blends tragedy with comedy in an accessible form.
Latin Quarter, the legendary 1980s band, returns with a new lineup. The quartet promotes their latest album on a European tour, blending classic energy with fresh sound.
Team poetry slam featuring k.u.k. - Klötgen and Koslovsky, two of the most accomplished slammers on the German-language scene. An evening of rhyming duets, texts, and music in the style of Weimar classics.
Comedy troupe Die 6 lustigen 7 brings a guest show to Essen: a jealous husband, a tanned tennis instructor, and a love potion brewed by an esoteric specialist - chaos is guaranteed.
Klez.e hits the road in support of a new album due in late spring 2026 - their first in years. Catch them live in Essen at Kulturzentrum GREND.
Two duos sharing one stage: DENUIT bringing dark synthpop with gothic techno edges, and I Am The Fly delivering raw, minimalist synth-punk straight out of 1978.
Norwegian post-punk outfit Mayflower Madame brings their critically acclaimed album Insight to Essen, supported by No Love Lost, whose sound channels Joy Division and Interpol.
A drag show by Pula M. King and co-host Robyn Caskets, with a new theme and a fresh guest lineup every time. Runs as a queer safe space with an on-site awareness team.
A musical event where everyone sings favourite songs together in a feel-good atmosphere. An evening full of joy, fun, and shared singing with the audience.
