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Fantha Tracks· 10/8/2026
Star Wars Unlimited at Spiel Essen 2026: Exclusive game mat - Fantha Tracks
YouTube· 10/4/2026
Essen Light Festival 2026 - YouTube
ChemistryViews· 3/11/2026
Science, Collaboration, Community: The 2026 Chemiedozententagung in Essen - ChemistryViews
New York Post· 9/8/2026
Exclusive | 9/11 FDNY boss Von Essen urges Mamdani to skip 25th anniversary ceremony - New York Post
Rausgegangen· 10/6/2026
THE WAVE - das Nachhaltigkeitsfestival am Baldeneysee on 17.10.2026 in Essen - Rausgegangen
Universität Innsbruck· 6/8/2026
Aurora Annual Conference 2026 in Duisburg-Essen - Universität Innsbruck
The Violin Channel· 10/28/2025
Essen Philharmonic Cancels World Premiere of Violin Concerto - The Violin Channel
Lelezard· 12/18/2025
Registration for BRANDmania now open - the festival for brand power in Essen - Lelezard
Mixmag· 2/23/2026
Intensity Beyond The Immediate: Stone Techno Festival's new Listening Floor will welcome audiences to listen deeper in 2026 - Mixmag
The Strad· 10/28/2025
‘Heartbreak’ as Essen Philharmonic cancels premiere performance of violin concerto - The Strad
Frequently asked: events in Essen
What kinds of events run in Essen?+
Essen has 2 upcoming events on Rifio. We aggregate events from Luma, Eventbrite, Meetup and direct organisers, refreshed every few hours.
Are events in Essen free?+
Yes — 2 of the upcoming events in Essen are free to attend. Filter by free events to see them all.
Who hosts events in Essen?+
Essen has a mix of community-led meetups, professional conferences and corporate events from a wide range of hosts.
How do I list my own event in Essen?+
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When are the most events happening in Essen?+
Weekday evenings and weekends are the busiest. Check the "This week" and "This weekend" sections above for what is on right now.
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