Lichtburg Essen

Essen, Germany

About the venue

The Lichtburg in Essen is one of Germany's largest and most prestigious single-screen cinemas, opened in 1928. Located on Kettwiger Straße in the city centre, it seats around 1,250 guests in its grand Art Deco auditorium. The venue regularly hosts film premieres, galas, and cultural events alongside its regular cinema programme.

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Sat 22.8. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Ruhrtriennale 2026

International art festival in the Ruhr region bringing together theatre, music, and visual art.

festival

Tue 1.9. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Herbert Knebel's Monkey Theatre - Full Throttle!

Herbert Knebels Affentheater is a high-energy comedy spectacle full of humor and fun for the whole family.

theater

Mon 28.9. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Dr. Biyon Kattilathu - A Journey to Happiness

An inspiring lecture about the path to happiness with Dr. Biyon Kattilathu in Essen.

lecture

Tue 6.10. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Bodo Wartke - Wunderpunkt

German singer and actor Bodo Wartke performs his programme "Wunderpunkt" at Lichtburg Essen.

concert Pop

Tue 13.10. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Cécile McLorin Salvant - Oh Snap - Germany 2026

American jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs her programme at Lichtburg Essen.

concert Jazz

Tue 20.10. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Maggie Reilly - Everytime We Touch Tour 2026

Scottish singer Maggie Reilly, famous for "Moonlight Shadow" with Mike Oldfield, brings her Everytime We Touch Tour 2026 to Essen's legendary Lichtburg.

concert Pop

Wed 21.10. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Tahsim Durgun - Mama, bitte lern Deutsch

German comedian Tahsim Durgun performs his stand-up programme about language and family.

stand-up

Tue 27.10. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Germany from Above - Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

A spectacular screening of "Deutschland von oben" paired with Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" at the Lichtburg cinema in Essen.

cinema

Tue 3.11. 19:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

The Pioneer Late Night Briefing

An evening information briefing by The Pioneer in Essen. The event starts at 19:00.

lecture

Mon 16.11. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Caroline Wahl - 1999 Meters Above Sea Level

Concert by German artist Caroline Wahl at Lichtburg Essen.

concert Pop

Wed 18.11. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Ass-Dur - Bruderliebe

Concert by the band Ass-Dur in Essen. Show starts at 20:00.

concert Other genres

Wed 2.12. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Ingrid Kühne - Yes, But Without Me!

German comedy star Ingrid Kühne presents her stand-up programme in Essen.

stand-up

Wed 9.12. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Senta Berger and Friedrich von Thun - Loriot: Scenes from a Marriage

Senta Berger and Friedrich von Thun perform iconic scenes from Loriot's celebrated cycle about married life.

theater

Mon 14.12. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Jimmy Kelly & The Streetorchestra - Celebrate a Kelly Christmas!

A festive Christmas concert by Jimmy Kelly and The Streetorchestra. Music, atmosphere, and holiday cheer at Lichtburg.

concert Pop

Mon 18.1. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Frieda Braun - Auf ganzer Linie

Concert by artist Frieda Braun in Essen.

concert

Tue 19.1. 19:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Swan Lake - United Classic Ballet

A classical ballet performance of Swan Lake in the interpretation of United Classic Ballet. An evening of elegance and artistic beauty.

ballet

Mon 25.1. 19:30 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Anne Clark & Band - Edge Of Silence Tour 2027

Anne Clark & Band performing on the Edge Of Silence Tour 2027. Concert at Lichtburg Essen.

concert Electronic

Wed 27.1. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Florian Schroeder: Schluss jetzt! - A Satirical Year in Review

Florian Schroeder presents a satirical year in review full of humor and social commentary.

stand-up

Tue 2.2. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

The Best of Ennio Morricone

An evening with the greatest works of Ennio Morricone, the legendary film composer. Unforgettable melodies in a unique atmosphere.

concert Classical

Wed 3.2. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

God Save the Queen - Q-Revival Band

Q-Revival Band presents a tribute to Queen at Lichtburg. A concert full of the legendary band's greatest hits.

concert Rock

Mon 15.2. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

The Music of Star Wars - Live in Concert

A full orchestra brings the iconic "Star Wars" film scores to life at Lichtburg Essen.

classical

Wed 17.2. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Kings Of Floyd - Dark Side Tour

Kings Of Floyd presents Dark Side Tour – a tribute to Pink Floyd at Lichtburg Essen.

concert Rock

Wed 24.2. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

KOKUBU - The Drums of Japan - "INFINITY" Tour 2026/2027

Japanese percussion ensemble KOKUBU brings their "INFINITY" tour to Essen. A spectacular showcase of traditional Japanese drums.

concert World music

Wed 3.3. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

NightWash Live

Stand-up comedy show at Lichtburg Essen featuring different comedians. An evening of laughter and entertainment.

stand-up

Wed 10.3. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

KARAT - 45 Years of "Der blaue Planet"

East German rock legends KARAT mark the 45th anniversary of their iconic album "Der blaue Planet" with a live concert at Lichtburg in Essen.

concert Rock

Wed 17.3. 19:45 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Dr. Mark Benecke - Live 2026/27

A scientific spectacle by German forensics expert and naturalist Dr. Mark Benecke exploring crime science and natural phenomena.

lecture

Tue 23.3. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

Heiner Lauterbach - Like a Hobo

German actor and performer Heiner Lauterbach presents his programme "Like a Hobo" in Essen.

theater

Wed 31.3. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

The 12 Tenors - Legacy Tour

International tenor group The 12 Tenors presents their Legacy Tour.

concert

Wed 21.4. 20:00 Lichtburg Essen, Essen

ABBA Gold - The Concert Show #Emotion

A tribute show celebrating ABBA with full staging and the energy of the original. Perfect for fans of the Swedish group and lovers of 70s and 80s music.

concert Pop