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!
Exhibition – Peitzer-Land-Painter – IKMZ Cottbus
Discover regional painting at IKMZ Cottbus: The Peitzer-Land-Painters connect nature, color, and community. Until May 30, 2026. #Art
Exhibition – Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
An exhibition about migration, memory, and solidarity at the City Museum Cottbus. Discover Connected Worlds on 16.05.2026. #Cottbus #Exhibition
Made Men. Bodies, Gesture, Habitus of Masculine Imagery
A strong look at images of men and art history at the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus. Made Men shows bodies, gesture, and societal roles. #Cottbus #Art
PALESTINE 36 – Obenkino in Cottbus
A cinema evening with historical impact in Cottbus: PALESTINE 36 brings conflict, emotion, and strong images to Obenkino. 05/16/2026, 5 PM. #Cottbus
Da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci meets contemporary ballet: An evening of movement, ideas, and imagery is created in Cottbus. Premiere on 16.05.2026. #Cottbus #Ballet
ROSE – Obenkino in Cottbus
A special movie evening in Cottbus: ROSE at Obenkino brings tension, story, and strong images to the screen. 16.05.2026, 20:00. #Cottbus #Cinema
International Museum Day 2026 at BLmK
Visit the International Museum Day at the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art in Cottbus. Discover art and get creative.
Exhibition – Peitzer-Land-Painters – IKMZ Cottbus
Regional painting with a strong view of the landscape: The Peitzer-Land-Painters display their works at IKMZ Cottbus. A quiet, inspiring art appointment. #Cottbus #Art
Exhibition – Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
An exhibition about migration, memory, and new home at the City Museum Cottbus. Discover connected stories between Vietnam and the Lusatia. #Culture #Cottbus
Practicing the VETO Principle – SPECIAL "Fly to the Moon"
A creative workshop in Cottbus: Practicing the VETO Principle and playing together for the moon landing. 05/17/2026, 10 AM. #Cottbus #Theater
Worship Service in the Upper Church
A quiet morning full of prayer and community in the Upper Church St. Nikolai. Worship service on 17.05.2026 at 10:00 AM, free entry. #Cottbus #WorshipService
Service in the Luther Church
A quiet morning full of prayer and community awaits you in the Luther Church Cottbus. On 17.05.2026 at 10 AM. #Service #Cottbus
Service in Ströbitz
A Sunday full of calm, prayer, and community feeling at the Philipp Melanchthon Community Center in Ströbitz. The service invites you to reflect. #Faith #Cottbus
Service in St. Martin's Church
A quiet Sunday morning full of prayer and community in St. Martin's Church Cottbus. Service on 17.05.2026 at 10:30 AM. #Cottbus #Service
Strange? Striking! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Photography that makes you pause: At BLMK Cottbus, irritation meets insight. Discover Strange? Striking! now. #Photography #Art
International Museum Day - at the Memorial Site of Cottbus Prison
A museum day full of history, memory, and encounters in Cottbus: special exhibitions, cell block, and book fair await you. #MuseumDay #Cottbus
80 Years of DEFA: Short Film Program about the Lusatian Landscape at Obenkino
A special DEFA evening in Cottbus: Short films, Lusatian images, and a discussion with Grit Lemke. Experience film history live. #DEFA #Cottbus
Strange? Make strange! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Photography that surprises and resonates: Strange? Make strange! at BLMK Diesel Power Plant Cottbus. Free entry until 31.5.2026. #Cottbus #BLMK
Prayer for Peace in St. Nikolai's Upper Church
An evening for peace and reflection in St. Nikolai's Upper Church: Intercessions, silence, and community in the heart of Cottbus. 18.05.2026, 5 PM. #Cottbus #Peace
PALESTINE 36 – OmU – Obenkino in Cottbus
An intense cinema tip for Cottbus: PALESTINE 36 brings history, tension, and strong imagery to Obenkino. 18.05.2026, 5 PM. #Cottbus #Cinema
Play-Space – Stage Eight – Cottbus
Theater to participate in Cottbus: Play-Space at STAGE eight opens the door to improvisation, ensemble feeling, and creative playfulness. #Theater
Power Fit
Power Fit at the Purple Villa brings fresh energy to your evening: sporty, compact, and motivating on 05/18/2026 at 6:30 PM. #Cottbus #PowerFit
ROSE – Obenkino in Cottbus
An evening at the cinema full of suspense and quiet impact at Obenkino Cottbus. ROSE tells of freedom, identity, and courage. May 18, 2026, 8 PM. #Cottbus #Cinema
