24 Events in May in Kassel - Events & Activities in May 2026

Cartoons, dark humor, and clear attitude at the Caricatura Kassel. The exhibition showcases Jewish life with wit, impact, and resonance. #Kassel #Culture

Kassel's Music History to Touch: Where the Music Plays at the Spohr Museum showcases concert venues, memories, and sound spaces. Until 16.8.2026, free admission. #Kassel

An exhibition full of images between heaven and earth: Promising at Wilhelmshöhe Palace connects Renaissance, cosmos, and hope. Until 6.9.2026. #Kassel #Art

An exhibition about farewell and connection: Where to Put the Dog? at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture Kassel moves and sensitizes. #Kassel #Exhibition

Catherine Opie transforms the Fridericianum into a space for visibility, memory, and protest. Photography, landscape, and portrait meet Kassel's history. #Art

Profound remembrance in Kassel City Hall: Right-Wing Terror in Hesse combines research, images, and democracy education. Free admission. #Kassel #Remembrance

Experience Rembrandt's key year: Kassel shows how talent became a brand. Masterpieces, studies, and major loans until August 9, 2026. #Rembrandt

Discover Kassel's music history live: Where the Music Plays features legendary locations, memories, and exhibits at the Spohr Museum. Free admission, until 16.8.2026. #Kassel #Museum

Goosebumps meets insight: Creepy Creatures!? at the Natural History Museum in Ottoneum shows unloved animals anew. From 23.05.2026, entrance from 5 euros. #Kassel #Museum

An extraordinary art experience at Schloss Wilhelmshöhe: Cosmos, Afterlife, and Hope in the images of the 16th century. Until 6.9.2026 in Kassel. #ArtHistory

Kassel becomes a hotspot of enjoyment: street food, drinks, and DJ beats at Königsplatz. From May 23 to 25, 2026, with free admission. #KasselFestival

Kassel experiences pure queer cinema, drag, and community: The 3rd Queer Film Festival brings films, discussions, and exhibitions to BALi Cinema. #QueerFilmFestival

An evening full of magic and laughter in Espenau: Alexander Merk mixes illusion, storytelling, and humor at Wickehof. 23.05.2026, 25 euros. #Comedy #Magic

Visit Mozart's classic opera 'Così fan tutte' on May 24, 2026, at the Schauspielhaus Kassel.

Erleben Sie die Natur Nordhessens bei den GrimmSteig-Tagen 2026 mit Wanderungen entlang des GrimmSteigs.

Experience the Hessen SolarCup 2026 in Kassel. Solar vehicles and boats compete against each other at Königsplatz. Free entry!

Experience the Hessen SolarCup on May 29, 2026, in Kassel. See solar models live in action at Königsplatz.

On May 29, 2026, BAROCK brings the hits of AC/DC live to the stage in Kassel. Don't miss the largest AC/DC tribute show in Europe!

Fühlen Sie die Energie von AC/DC lebendig nachgestellt in der Probonio Arena Kassel am 29. Mai 2026.

On May 30, 2026, STAHLZEIT will perform at the Probonio Arena Kassel. Experience an energetic rock spectacle!

An unforgettable day full of play and fun awaits the whole family at the documenta Halle Kassel! Free admission.

Discover the Night Cruise at the Theaterstübchen. An evening full of fascinating live music and charming atmosphere.

Experience an impressive puppet show about Jewish life with exchange and discussion in Kassel.

On May 31, 2026, at the Staatstheater Kassel: An evening of operatic fantasies and reflections around Wagner.