24 Events in October in Kassel - Events & Activities in October 2026
October 2026: Celebrations, culture & more! 🍻 Oktoberfest, concerts & parties – find events for your perfect autumn!
Zoom: Insights into the World of Microscopy
14. Oct 202614. October 2026
Discover historical microscopes, hidden worlds, and exciting research stations in Kassel. An inspiring art experience bridging science and collection culture. #Microscopy
Ausstellungen
8,00 €
Between Forms | Helga Gebert
14. Oct 202614. October 2026
Discover Helga Gebert's poetic fairy tale worlds at the GRIMMWELT Kassel: over 200 works, interactive stations, and a riddle trail for children. #HelgaGebert
Ausstellungen
Charles Ray
14. Oct 202614. October 2026
Charles Ray transforms the Fridericianum into a space of thought consisting of bodies, materials, and scales. Discover contemporary sculpture in Kassel. #CharlesRay
Ausstellungen
Everything will be Ruth
14. Oct 202614. October 2026
Discover Ruth Hebler's sharp-witted cartoon art at the Caricatura Kassel: political punchlines, comics, objects, and videos as a mirror of our time. #EverythingWillBeRuth
Ausstellungen
6,00 €
HEROES OF WORK
14. Oct 202614. October 2026
Experience compelling black-and-white portraits about work, dignity, and human presence at Hallenbad Ost Kassel. Free entry – discover the exhibition now! #HeroesOfWork
Ausstellungen
Kostenlos
Gaza Habibti – Stories of Hope and Loss: Photos
14. Oct 202614. October 2026
Compelling photographs from Gaza create space for hope, loss, and self-determined remembering. Explore Gaza Habibti at Café Buch-Oase Kassel. #GazaHabibti
Ausstellungen
Kostenlos
Deviation from the Line
16. Oct 202616. October 2026
A performative event between dance and music with Sara Simeoni, Bettina Helmrich, and saxophonist Martin Speicher on October 16, 2026, in Kassel.
theatre
€
Waldauer Duck Festival
17. Oct 202617. October 2026
Experience the Waldauer Duck Festival in Kassel with exciting attractions and traditional duck race.
Festivals
€
Yasi Hofer at the Theaterstübchen Kassel
18. Oct 202618. October 2026
Join the concert of Yasi Hofer on October 18, 2026, at the Theaterstübchen Kassel and enjoy exceptional guitar music.
Konzerte
€
Edgar Knecht meets Staatsorchester Kassel
18. Oct 202618. October 2026
A special concert at the Staatstheater Kassel – INTERIM: The Edgar Knecht Trio meets the Staatsorchester Kassel for the first time.
Konzerte
€
Children's Concert "Everything is Plastic"
18. Oct 202618. October 2026
On October 18, 2026, the children's concert "Everything is Plastic" will take place in Kassel as part of EMPerformance 2026.
Kinder & Familien
€
in between II
18. Oct 202618. October 2026
Volker Schönhals shows works between painting, sculpture, and spatial installation at the Kunstbalkon Kassel. The exhibition can be seen on October 18, 2026.
exhibition
€
Book Premiere: Almost Like in a Fairy Tale
22. Oct 202622. October 2026
Learn more about the Brothers Grimm and their time at the book premiere at the GRIMMWELT Kassel on October 22, 2026.
Literatur
€
Stairwell Orchestra for the Kick-off of the Kassel Music Days
22. Oct 202622. October 2026
Experience an evening of music full of innovation and tradition at the kick-off of the Kassel Music Days.
Konzerte
€
Book Premiere by Tilman Spreckelsen
22. Oct 202622. October 2026
Experience the literal magic at the book premiere of Tilman Spreckelsen about the Brothers Grimm at the GRIMMWELT Kassel.
Literatur
€
Kassel Music Days 2026
22. Oct 202622. October 2026
The Kassel Music Days 2026 offer numerous concerts and musical highlights throughout the city from October 22 to November 1.
Festivals
€
Stairwell Orchestra: Disco
22. Oct 202622. October 2026
The Stairwell Orchestra opens the Kassel Music Days 2026 with an acoustic concert featuring classical instruments, live beats, and minimal grooves.
Konzerte
€
Kassel Music Days 2026: Stairwell Orchestra
22. Oct 202622. October 2026
The Stairwell Orchestra opens the Kassel Music Days 2026 in the documenta-Halle Kassel. Look forward to acoustic instruments, beats, and moving melodies.
Konzerte
€
In C – Stairwell Orchestra in the Wine Church
23. Oct 202623. October 2026
Members of the Stairwell Orchestra interpret Terry Riley's iconic work of Minimal Music in an open, mutable lineup.
Konzerte
€
Reading: The “School of Talents” with Silke Schellhammer
24. Oct 202624. October 2026
Dive into the world of “School of Talents” with an exciting reading by Silke Schellhammer. Perfect for children aged 8 and older!
Literatur
€
Are We There Yet? - The Müller Family on the Move
24. Oct 202624. October 2026
Discover the captivating family comedy at TIC - Theater im Centrum. An evening full of nostalgia and humor awaits you.
theatre
€
Lamento mirabile
24. Oct 202624. October 2026
Enjoy a concert by the Academy of Ancient Music Berlin with soprano Roberta Mameli at the State Theatre Kassel.
Konzerte
€
Magic Symphony – Lords of the Sound
24. Oct 202624. October 2026
Lords of the Sound bring the music from the Harry Potter films with live orchestra and stage effects to the Kongress Palais Kassel.
Konzerte
€
ACT Kassel vs Lich Basketball
24. Oct 202624. October 2026
Basketball in Kassel: ACT Kassel faces Lich Basketball in the Regionalliga Southwest. The match starts on October 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
Sport
€