Essen Entertainment

  1. Aalto-Theater

    Designed by the late Finnish star architect Alvar Aalto, this is Essen's main venue for opera and ballet.

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  2. Colosseum

    Musical theatre is presented at this handsomely converted late-19th-century factory.

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  3. GOP Varieté

    At this crowd-pleaser, jugglers, acrobats, ventriloquists and other artistes seize the stage in monthly changing programmes.

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  4. Grillo-Theater

    Come here for classic and contemporary drama and comedies.

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  5. Mudia Art

    This sexy dance temple in an old factory has been a sizzling Ruhrgebiet hot spot since 1993. It's high-style, high-energy and high-attitude.

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  7. Philharmonie Essen

    Classical, jazz and other concerts take place in this beautiful space, which combines a historical section with a new glass pavilion.

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  8. Zeche Carl

    The machine hall and washrooms of this former colliery have been reborn as an alternative cultural centre with live concerts, parties, cabaret, theatre and art exhibits.

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