24 Events in September in Cottbus - Events & Activities in September 2026
September 2026: The best events for autumn's start! 🍂 From wine festivals to concerts – discover your event highlights!

Special Exhibition: "Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer"
Italian light in Castle Branitz: rediscover Hugo Paul Harrer, including drawings and a restored Vesuvius. On 02.09.2026 in Cottbus. #Art

Unrestrained Self-Movements. Art with Photography in the GDR
GDR Photography as Experiment: In Cottbus, visual art meets freedom, body, and space. Unrestrained Self-Movements excites until 15.11.2026. #Art

Special Exhibition: The Lady(s) of the House. A Search for Traces
Rediscover Lucie von Pückler at Schloss Branitz: Letters, furniture, and female history as a fine art experience. 05.09.2026, 11 €. #Branitz

Denis Galloway – Woblica from a Forgotten House / Faces of an Era
Historical glass negatives, Sorbian costumes, and silent faces of an era: This exhibition makes memory tangible. Free admission. #Cottbus #Exhibition

Special Exhibition: Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer
Experience Italian landscapes, romanticism, and family history at Branitz Castle. The special exhibition presents Hugo Paul Harrer anew. #Art

Denis Galloway – Faces of a Time
A quiet photographic journey through Sorbian-Wendish history awaits you in Cottbus. Costumes, faces, market, and everyday life at the Wendish Museum. #Cottbus #Exhibition

Open-Air Exhibition – Princess Lucie Pückler in Branitz
Discover Lucie Pückler anew: The open-air exhibition in Branitz connects park history, art, and atmosphere in the open air. #Branitz #Cottbus #Exhibition

openart Lausitz Biennale Exhibition at the Kunsthalle Lausitz
Cottbus becomes a stage for contemporary art: The openart Lausitz Biennale at the Kunsthalle Lausitz connects graffiti, installation, and memory. #Cottbus #Art

Special Exhibition Cottbus: A Station of Remembrance
Cottbus becomes a place of quiet confrontation: The special exhibition remembers deportations and forced labor at the station. #CultureOfRemembrance #Cottbus

Cottbus Flea Markets
Relaxed browsing in Cottbus: The flea markets at the Zuschka-Ernst-Mucke-Platz bring together finds, market flair, and summer mood. #Cottbus #FleaMarket

Between Capri and Rome: Hugo Paul Harrer in Branitz
Italian painting meets castle atmosphere: In Branitz, Hugo Paul Harrer presents Rome, Capri, and Vesuvius anew. #Cottbus #Art

Denis Galloway – Woblica from a Lost House / Faces of an Era
An emotional photographic journey in Lusatia: Denis Galloway presents historical faces, attire, and everyday scenes at the Sorbian Museum. #Cottbus #Exhibition

29. Cottbus Pottery Festival
Ceramics, handicrafts, and market flair in the heart of Cottbus: The 29th Pottery Festival attracts with over 50 exhibitors and free admission. #Cottbus

openart Lausitz Biennale Exhibition
Contemporary art meets the transformation of Lausitz: The openart Biennale at the Kunsthalle Lausitz combines painting, sculpture, and installation. Free admission on 13.09.2026. #Cottbus #Art

Unrestricted Self-Movements. Art with Photography in the GDR
A powerful art experience in the Diesel Power Plant Cottbus: Photography, action, and GDR history intersect. From 13.09.2026, 4 €. #Art

Open Sunday Sales in Cottbus
Relaxed strolling through Cottbus on Sundays: Open shops, city flair, and local variety on 13.09.2026. Entry free. #Cottbus

Day of Open Monuments: Memorial Site Cottbus Prison
An emotional monument day in Cottbus: Exhibitions, eyewitnesses, family offerings, and free tours at a historic site. #DayOfOpenMonuments

Crime Gondola Ride through the Park
Tension on the water: Franziska Steinhauer reads an exclusive short crime story in Branitz. Reading, gondola ride, and park romance on September 13, 2026. #Crime

ANOUK - The Children's Musical in Cottbus
A magical family evening in Cottbus: ANOUK brings pirates, jungles, and fairground magic to the stage. On 13.09.2026 from 4 PM. #FamilyTime

Special Exhibition: "Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer"
Franziska Wickerath (1850 – 1921) married the painter Hugo Paul Harrer (1836 – 1876) in 1868. The couple lived in Rome …

Special Exhibition Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist!
Cottbus re-discovers the pharmacy laboratory: The special exhibition connects the history of invention, pharmacy, and historical spaces. An inspiring view of knowledge and change. #Cottbus #Museum

Special Exhibition "Who Invented It? Maybe a Pharmacist!"
Discover the astonishing history of pharmacy inventions in Cottbus. Historical rooms, laboratory atmosphere, and knowledge to touch #Cottbus #Museum

Cottbus: A Station of Remembrance - Human Rights Center Cottbus 2026
A moving artistic experience of remembrance in Cottbus: The exhibition connects NS history, media installation, and memorial culture. Discover now. #Cottbus #CultureOfRemembrance

Special Exhibition: The Lady/ies of the House. A Quest for Traces
Experience Lucie von Pückler anew: Branitz showcases letters, furniture, and memories full of history. 09/14/2026, inspiring and close. #Branitz
