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Messeplatz 2, Essen· 28 dates
Grugahalle is a multi-purpose arena built in 1958 in Essen's Rüttenscheid district, holding up to 10,000 visitors and listed as a protected historic monument since 2000. It belongs to the wider Gruga complex — alongside Grugapark, Grugabad and Messe Essen — and is operated by Messe Essen GmbH. Its name comes from the Great Ruhr Horticultural Exhibition (Grosse Ruhrländische Gartenbau-Ausstellung) held in 1929 and 1952.
Grugahalle is an event venue in Essen; the address is Messeplatz 2. neuindus currently lists 28 upcoming dates there, mainly in the Theatre & Culture and Music categories. Next date: 31 October 2026. Website: grugahalle.de.
Theatre & CultureSAT, 31 OCT · 20:00★ 4.8 (4168)
Chris Tall brings his 'Keep Laughing' show to the Grugahalle, with further stops in Oberhausen and Köln. On Eventim, the show holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 4,167 reviews. Dates and tickets on neuin
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureTUE, 03 NOV · 20:00★ 4.6 (1601)
Elena Uhlig, Fritz Karl
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 07 NOV · 18:30
Essen's Grugahalle becomes the stage for "Alaaf im Pott 2026 – Volle Pulle Jeck" in November 2026, a carnival event in the Ruhr region.
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureFRI, 13 NOV · 20:00★ 4.6 (8952)
The Grugahalle in Essen hosts Mario Barth's new comedy show Männer sind nichts ohne die Frauen in November 2026, as the comedian takes it on a major tour. On Eventim the show holds 4.6 out of 5 stars
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 14 NOV · 20:00★ 4.9 (3351)
Bastian Bielendorfer
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & Culture28 NOV – 17 NOV 2027★ 4.9 (4708)
With his show VIP, Özcan Cosar tours through NRW and stops at the Grugahalle in Essen in November 2026. In the comedy show he takes a humorous, sharp-tongued look at the absurd cult of VIP status. On
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureFRI, 04 DEC · 20:00★ 4.7 (1491)
Comedy in Essen: Herr Schröder brings his well-received show Der Rest ist Hausaufgabe to the Grugahalle in December 2026. On Eventim the performance holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,370 ratings. Perfor
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicSAT, 19 DEC · 18:45★ 4.8 (774)
Feuerschwanz, Brothers Of Metal
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicFRI, 29 JAN 2027 · 20:00★ 4.8 (4609)
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester bring their new 2027 programme to the Grugahalle in Essen in January 2027. On Eventim the evening holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,565 ratings. Dates and tickets are availa
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 30 JAN 2027 · 20:00★ 4.7 (3751)
Martin Rütter performs his show SCHLUSS! AUS! at the Grugahalle in Essen in January 2027. According to the announcement, it marks his final live tour. On Eventim the show holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureWED, 17 FEB 2027 · 20:00★ 4.4 (511)
Hazel Brugger brings her comedy show "Good Evening Europe" to the Grugahalle in Essen in February 2027. On Eventim the night holds 4.4 out of 5 stars from 499 ratings. Dates and tickets on neuindus.
Grugahalle · Essen
SAT, 20 FEB 2027 · 20:00
The Grugahalle in Essen hosts singOUT Essen 2027 - Das 1000 Stimmen Mass-Choir Konzert in February 2027. A thousand voices come together for a large-scale choir project.
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicTHU, 25 FEB 2027 · 19:30★ 4.5 (762)
The Grugahalle in Essen hosts Musikparade 2027 in February 2027, a touring show of military and brass-band music. On Eventim the show holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 762 ratings. Dates and tickets on ne
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicTHU, 25 FEB 2027 · 19:30
The Musikparade 2027, described as Europe's largest touring show of military and brass band music, stops at the Grugahalle in Essen in February 2027. The multi-purpose hall in the Rüttenscheid distric
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 06 MAR 2027 · 20:00★ 4.3 (1960)
In March 2027, Helge Schneider brings his show Ellebogen vom Tich! to the Grugahalle in Essen, with further tour dates including Aachen, Bonn, Bielefeld and Cologne. The comedian from the Ruhr region
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureTHU, 11 MAR 2027 · 20:00★ 4.6 (3574)
Atze Schröder brings his comedy show Lovemachine to the Grugahalle in Essen in March 2027, with the tour also taking him to Wuppertal and Münster. On Eventim the show is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicFRI, 02 APR 2027 · 18:00★ 4.8 (1330)
Andy Borg
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 03 APR 2027 · 15:30★ 3.3 (8)
Family show in Essen: Dinotastic Live! Die Reise zum Feuervulkan comes to the Grugahalle in April 2027. The show for the whole family centers on dinosaurs and a journey to a fire volcano. Dates and ti
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 03 APR 2027 · 20:00★ 4.6 (824)
A show at the Grugahalle: SIXX PAXX brings the Dreams Tour 2026/27 to Essen in April 2027. On Eventim the dance and stage show is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from 813 ratings. Dates and tickets on neuind
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicSUN, 16 MAY 2027 · 15:30
The Magical Music of Harry Potter - Live in Concert comes to the Grugahalle in Essen in May 2027. Built around the film score, the evening takes the audience into a world of friendship, adventure and
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicSUN, 16 MAY 2027 · 15:30
The Magical Music of Harry Potter - Live in Concert brings classical film music to the Grugahalle in Essen in May 2027.
Grugahalle · Essen
MusicSUN, 16 MAY 2027 · 20:00
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others brings an evening of film music to the Grugahalle in Essen in May 2027. The programme celebrates well-known cinema scores in a live orchestral setting. Dates and tick
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 16 OCT 2027 · 20:00★ 4.8 (696)
Nico Stank brings his comedy programme “Daddy” to the Grugahalle in Essen in October 2027. On Eventim the show holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 696 ratings. Dates and tickets on neuindus.
Grugahalle · Essen
Theatre & CultureTUE, 02 NOV 2027 · 20:00★ 4.8 (682)
Michael Tsokos
Grugahalle · Essen
The address of Grugahalle is Messeplatz 2 in Essen. A map showing the exact location and a link to Google Maps are further up this page.
We currently list 28 upcoming dates at Grugahalle. The programme focuses on Theatre & Culture and Music. The next date is 31 October 2026. Every date appears with its own ticket link in the overview on this page, which is updated daily from official sources.
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