23 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!

Peitzer-Land-Painters at IKMZ Cottbus
Discover regional painting at IKMZ Cottbus: The Peitzer-Land-Painters showcase works full of landscape, calmness, and proximity. On May 21, 2026. #Art

Exhibition - Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia - Connected Worlds
An exhibition about migration, memory, and cultural connections in Cottbus. Discover history, present, and new perspectives. #Culture

Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Photography that remains: BLMK shows in Cottbus images full of irritation, wonder, and depth. On May 21, 2026, at 11 AM. #Cottbus #Art

Spray Instead of Silence: Creative Participation Action in Cottbus
Creative banners, genuine neighborhood ideas, and a relaxed family afternoon in Cottbus: Spray Instead of Silence connects participation and encounters. #Cottbus #Family

AS IF IT WERE EASY – Obenkino in Cottbus
An emotional film evening in Cottbus: AS IF IT WERE EASY tells of closeness, courage, and barrier-free cinema. 21.05.2026 at Obenkino. #Cottbus #Cinema

Game Night
A relaxed game night in Cottbus awaits you: board games, cards, and classics at BÜHNE eight. 21.05.2026, free entry. #Cottbus #GameNight

LEA Reading Club – Reading Differently
The LEA Reading Club offers an inclusive reading experience at the Cottbus City and Regional Library. Admission free.

LEA Reading Club – Reading Differently
The LEA Reading Club offers inclusive reading for everyone on May 22 at the Cottbus City and Regional Library.

Cottbus Weekly Market (Fri)
Experience freshness, colors, and Lusatian market feeling right in Cottbus: The weekly market at the City Hall Square invites you on 22.05.2026 from 8 AM to 3 PM. #Cottbus #WeeklyMarket

Exhibition – Peitzer-Land-Painters – IKMZ Cottbus
Regional painting with quiet power: The Peitzer-Land-Painters display their works at IKMZ Cottbus. Nature, light, and plein air moments await. #Art

Exhibition – Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
An exhibition about arrival, change, and new home at the Cottbus City Museum. Discover Vietnamese and Lusatian stories until September 2026. #Cottbus #Exhibition

LEA Reading Club - Reading Differently at the Cottbus City and Regional Library
Literature as an encounter in Cottbus: The LEA Reading Club opens the reading café for joint reading without barriers. 22.05.2026, 4 PM, free of charge. #Literature

Ballet Gala 2026
Dive into the world of ballet with international guests and the ensemble of the Staatstheater Cottbus.

Cottbus Weekly Market (Sat) - Regional Products in Cottbus
Saturday morning at Oberkirchplatz: The Cottbus Weekly Market brings together freshness, regionality, and genuine city feeling. 23.05.2026, free entry. #Cottbus #WeeklyMarket

Exhibition – Peitzer-Land-Painters – IKMZ Cottbus
Regional painting, vast landscapes, and quiet image spaces: The Peitzer-Land-Painters at IKMZ Cottbus invite you to a special art moment. #Cottbus #Exhibition

Cottbus Favorite Places: Old Town Tour (Sat)
Discover Cottbus in a new way: The Old Town tour leads to Market Square, City Wall, and Town Pond. On 23.05.2026 at 10:00 AM, ticket 10 €. #Cottbus #CityTour

Exhibition – Vietnam and Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
A moving exhibition in Cottbus: Vietnam and Lower Lusatia tell about work, change, and belonging. Experience until September 2026. #Cottbus #Exhibition

Strange? Remarkable! Photographs from the BLMK Collection
Photography that irritates and lingers: Strange? Remarkable! at BLMK Cottbus showcases collection art full of tension and depth. #Photography #BLMK

Wendo Course – Self-Defense
Present confidently, feel boundaries, act safely: The Wendo course at the Purple Villa empowers young participants in Cottbus. 05.23.2026, entry unknown. #Cottbus #SelfDefense

AS IF IT WERE EASY – Obenkino in Cottbus
A film evening that touches and stays: AS IF IT WERE EASY at Obenkino Cottbus. 05/23/2026, 5:30 PM, box office. #Cottbus #Cinema

BLAME – Obenkino in Cottbus
An intense documentary film evening in Cottbus: BLAME showcases science, crises, and truth on the big screen. 05/23/2026, 8:00 PM. #Cottbus #Cinema

Carmina Burana Open-Air Performance
Don't miss Carl Orff's Carmina Burana as an open-air event on May 24, 2026, at Schloss Branitz in Cottbus.

Exhibition Peitzer-Land-Painters at IKMZ Cottbus
Regional painting at IKMZ Cottbus: The Peitzer-Land-Painters show landscape, color, and community. Experience art live now! #Cottbus #Art
