24 Events in May in Cottbus - Events & Activities in May 2026
May 2026: The most exciting events! ☀️ Open-airs, festivals & more – secure your event highlights now!

Encounters – Exhibition at the Piccolo Theater Cottbus
An exhibition full of stage poetry at the Piccolo Theater Cottbus: Jutta Mirtschin connects graphics, painting, and theater history. #Art

Special Exhibition: The Lady/ies of the House. A Search for Traces
Lucie von Pückler is at the center in Branitz: Letters, furniture, and Asian art tell her story. Starting May 11, 2026, at 10 AM. #Branitz #Art

Public Castle or Park Tour
Experience Branitz up close: Castle rooms, park art, and Pückler's vision in Cottbus. On 11.05.2026 at 10:30 AM, 14 €. Discover and book now! #Cottbus

Made Men. Bodies, Gesture, Habitus of Masculine Image Worlds
See masculinity anew in Cottbus: Made Men connects strong artworks with clear contemporary relevance. 11.05.2026, 4 €. #Cottbus #Art

Strange? Note the strange! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Photography between Truth and Deception: The BLMK shows images that irritate and fascinate. Discover on 11.05.2026 in Cottbus. #Photography

Mindfulness Cards
A calm afternoon at the Purple Villa awaits: Mindfulness Cards brings focus, creativity, and fresh energy to Cottbus. 05/11/2026, 3:30 PM. #Cottbus #Mindfulness

Prayer for Peace in St. Nikolai Church
A quiet evening full of prayer and hope in St. Nikolai Church in Cottbus. Prayer for Peace on 11.05.2026 at 5 PM, entrance free. #Peace #Cottbus

Play Space – Stage Eight – Cottbus
Theater air, improvisation, and campus flair in Cottbus: Play Space at STAGE eight starts on 11.05.2026 at 5:30 PM. #TheaterLove

Play Space – Stage Eight – Cottbus
An evening full of improvisation and joy of play at STAGE eight Cottbus: Play Space opens the stage for curiosity, presence, and love for theater. 11.05.2026, 17:30. #CottbusTheater

Power Fit
Power Fit at the Lila Villa: an active evening for new energy, movement, and well-being. On 11.05.2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in Cottbus. #Cottbus #PowerFit

COTTON QUEEN – OmU – Obenkino in Cottbus
An emotional OmU movie night at Obenkino Cottbus: COTTON QUEEN tells of freedom, family, and departure. On 11.05.2026 at 8 PM. #Cinema

The Ten Tenors Live in Cottbus
Enjoy the time of your life with the Ten Tenors in Cottbus. This mix of classical, rock, and pop is not to be missed!

Onleihe Consultation Hour

The Ten Tenors – Time of Your Life Tour 2026
Experience the blend of classical, rock, and pop at the Ten Tenors live show in Cottbus. Get your tickets!

Exhibition – Peitzer-Land-Painters – IKMZ Cottbus

Open Meeting Offer – MiA – Girls in Action in Cottbus

COTTON QUEEN – Obenkino in Cottbus
Visit the Obenkino in Cottbus for the screening of COTTON QUEEN – a moving drama about tradition and self-determination in Sudan.

Thank You Concert on Nursing Day
Attend the Thank You Concert on Nursing Day in Cottbus to appreciate the work of caregivers.

The Ten Tenors Live in Cottbus
Experience the international sensation The Ten Tenors live at the Stadthalle Cottbus on May 12, 2026.

Open-Air Exhibition – Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz
A unique walk through art, landscape, and history: The open-air exhibition on Princess Lucie Pückler brings Branitz to life. May 12 to 13, 2026, free of charge. #Branitz #Cottbus #Culture

Cottbus Weekly Market (Tue)
Freshness, colors, and regional variety right in Cottbus: The weekly market at Oberkirchplatz invites you to shop relaxed on Tuesdays. #WeeklyMarket #Cottbus

Cottbus Weekly Market (Tue)
Tuesday is market day in Cottbus: Fresh regional products, vibrant market atmosphere, and direct shopping from the producer await at Oberkirchplatz. #Cottbus #WeeklyMarket

Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
A touching exhibition at the Cottbus City Museum: Vietnam and Lower Lusatia in dialogue. Discover history, migration, and culture. #Cottbus #Exhibition

Encounters – Exhibition at Piccolo Theater Cottbus
An exhibition full of theater history and visual power: Encounters at Piccolo Theater Cottbus shows Jutta Mirtschin and 35 years of stage art. #Art
