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!
Chess for Everyone
Concert for Minis
Visit the Concert for Minis at the State Theatre Cottbus. Music and movement joy for the youngest!
Cottbus Weekly Market (Tue)
On Tuesdays, Cottbus becomes a meeting point for freshness and regional products at Oberkirchplatz. Up to 40 vendors, short distances, and a real market atmosphere. #Cottbus #WeeklyMarket
Emily Barthold alias SIGGIKO – Basics of Manga Drawing: Distinctive Expressions
A creative morning for manga fans in Cottbus: SIGGIKO shows how expressions bring characters to life. May 19, 2026, 9:00 AM, reservation recommended. #Cottbus #Manga
Exhibition – Peitzer-Land-Painters – IKMZ Cottbus
Regional painting in IKMZ Cottbus: The Peitzer-Land-Painters present their works on the 2nd floor at the central campus. A quiet art place for spring 2026. #Cottbus #Exhibition
Exhibition – Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
Discover an exhibition about migration, change, and lived memory in Cottbus. Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia connects history, people, and landscape. #Culture
Cottbus Favorite Places: Old Town Tour (Tue)
Discover Cottbus from its most beautiful side: Altmarkt, city wall, Amtsteich, and more in 90 minutes. Meeting point Stadthalle, small group, book now. #Cottbus
Onleihe Consultation Hour
Digital questions, clear answers: The Onleihe Consultation Hour in Cottbus offers free help with eBooks and eAudios. 19.05.2026, 3:00 PM. #Cottbus #Onleihe
Creating and Printing Photos
Creative afternoon at the Lila Villa: creating and printing photos for young people in Cottbus. On 19.05.2026 at 15:30. Get inspired now! #Cottbus #Workshop
Tuesday Stories at the City and Regional Library
Picture book cinema, reading magic, and small painting: The Tuesday Stories in Cottbus bring literature to life for children. Free admission, registration required. #Cottbus #ReadingPromotion
Introduction lecture of the Stock Club Cottbus e. V. – Ichimoku Kinko Hyo or Cloud Indicator
An evening for all who want to read charts like professionals: Ichimoku Kinko Hyo live in Cottbus. Free, practical, and exciting. #Cottbus #Stock
PALESTINE 36 – Obenkino in Cottbus
Strong images, great history, intense cinema: PALESTINE 36 at Obenkino Cottbus on May 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM. A film evening with an impact. #Cottbus #Cinema
Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the Collection of the BLMK
Exhibition – Peitzer-Land-Painters – IKMZ Cottbus
Cottbus Weekly Market (Wed)
Fresh from Lusatia, in the middle of Cottbus: The weekly market at Stadthallenvorplatz entices with regional products and a lively market atmosphere. #Cottbus #WeeklyMarket
Exhibition – Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
An exhibition about migration, memory, and connection at the Cottbus City Museum: Discover Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia from 20.05.2026. #Culture
ROSE – Matinee – Obenkino in Cottbus
A gripping cinematic drama in the morning: ROSE at Obenkino Cottbus combines history, tension, and atmosphere. 20.05.2026, 11:00 AM. #Cottbus
Sorbic Evening with Marek Majer at the Sorbian Museum
An evening for language and culture at the Sorbian Museum Cottbus: Sorbic Evening with Marek Majer on 20.05.2026 at 5:00 PM. Discover Sorbian diversity live. #Cottbus #Sorbs
Thesis Assistance at the Women's Center Cottbus
Writer's block? The thesis assistance in the Lila Villa Cottbus brings structure, calmness, and practical help for young writing projects. 20.05.2026 from 5 PM. #Cottbus #Thesis
BTU Writers Club – Stage Eight – Cottbus
An evening for new voices and genuine reading atmosphere in Cottbus: The BTU Writers Club brings student literature to the stage. 20.05.2026, free admission. #Literature
ROSE – Obenkino in Cottbus
An intense cinema evening at Obenkino Cottbus: ROSE brings drama, history, and strong visuals to the screen. 20.05.2026, 20:00. #Cottbus #Kino
Women’s Reading Circle at the City and Regional Library
Join the open Women’s Reading Circle in Cottbus and discuss German literature. Migrant women are explicitly welcome.
BREAD AND SALT – The Welcome Festival in Cottbus
Cottbus Weekly Market (Thu)
Freshness, colors, and real city center atmosphere: The Cottbus Weekly Market brings together regional products and lively market activity. #Cottbus #WeeklyMarket