THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
A play based on the novel by H.G. Wells
Theater en face, directed by Xenia Multmeier
Premiere: October 30, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Additional performances: November 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 2026, 8:00 p.m. For more information and to reserve tickets, click here [de]
FAK26 presents:
Theresa Rothe: dream(e)scapes
Förderverein Aktuelle Kunst, Fresnostr. 8
Opening: October 30, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 31 through November 29, 2026
Hours: Fri–Sat: 3:00–6:00 p.m., Sun: 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
FAK26 is curated by students at the University of Münster.
2026 “Rainer Maria Rilke” International Recitation Competition
Presentation of the Winners and Announcement of the Audience Choice Award
October 31, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Free admission More information about the competition here [de]
Choir Concert | Nov 8
Of Night and Light
The Münster Oratorio Choir presents works by Rameau, Brahms, Whitacre, Rheinberger, and others.
Conductor: Markus Lehnert, Piano: Anne Temmen-Bracht
November 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
St. Theresia, Waldeyerstr. 60 More information here [de]
Long Friday
in the university museums on November 13 Bible Museum: 10 am -10 pm Geomuseum [de]: 10 am - 10 pm Archaeological Museum: 10 am -10:45 pm
further information on the homepages of the museums
The Münster Cluster of Excellence in Mathematics invites anyone interested to a play about the life and work of the famous mathematician Bernhard Riemann. [in German]
When? November 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Where? Auditorium of the Gymnasium Paulinum, Am Stadtgraben 30 in Münster
Admission is free.
Please register via https://uni.ms/riemann-theater
Flip through the pages... Connect Four!
The Buch & Bühne ensemble presents a subjective selection of the season’s most readable new releases [in German]
November 20, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Free admission, donations welcome
Denn Schweigen ist ein Gefängnis (Original: Broken Halves of a Milky Sun)
Reading and Discussion with Aaiún Nin
An event organized by the Chair of English Studies, Prof. Stein, in cooperation with the Studiobühne (bilingual)
Moderator: Rita Maricocchi, Reading (in German): Agnes Lampkin
December 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Free admission
Chant Service for the First Sunday of Advent
Advent and Christmas carol singing with the University Chamber Choir
Musical Director: Prof. Ellen Beinert
Service led by: Prof. Dr. Traugott Roser
November 29, 10:30 a.m., Evangelical University Church, Schlaunstr. 3 More information here [de]
GAUDETE
The legato m chamber choir will perform Christmas music.
December 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – St. Peter’s Church, Jesuitengang
December 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – St. Theresa’s Church, Waldeyerstr. 60 More information here [de]
The Studentenkantorei presents
J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Parts I–III
Conductor: Prof. Ellen Beinert
Dec. 12 & Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. both days
Ev. University Church, Schlaunstr. 3
admission: 20/reduced 15/students. 5 €, more information [de]
CHRISTMAS RECITAL [in German]
A decades-long tradition: Students, faculty, and friends of the Studiobühne and the Center for Rhetoric present a colorful evening
December 15, 2026, 8:15 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Free admission
University Chamber Choir
End-of-Semester Concert
Conductor: Prof. Ellen Beinert
Jan. 24, 6:00 p.m.
Ev. University Church, Schlaunstr. 3
admission: 10/reduced 8/students 3 €. more information [de]
collegium musicum instrumentale
Concert to Kick Off the 2027 Anniversary Year
Featuring works by Curt Nielsen, Sergei Prokofiev, and Johannes Brahms
Conductor: Christian Voß
January 26 & 28, 2027, 8:15 p.m.
Lecture Hall H 1, Schlossplatz 46
Free admission Program and further information here [de].
End-of-Semester Concert by the Münster Student Orchestra
featuring works by Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, and Jean Sibelius
Conductor: Farhad Garayusifli, Soloist: to be announced
January 28 & 30, 2026, time to be announced
Motherhouse Church of the Franciscan Sisters, Sankt-Mauritz-Freiheit 44 More information here [de]
Concert | 30. & 31. Jan
End-of-Semester Concert by the KSHG Youth Philharmonic
featuring works by Elgar’s “Nimrod,” Max Bruch, and Ludwig van Beethoven
Conductor: Frederico Ferrari
January 30, 2027, 7:00 p.m. / January 31, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
St. Peter’s Church, Jesuitengang More information here [de]
The University of Münster’s Big Band I and VERY Big Band will face off in the traditional BATTLE OF THE BIG BANDS
February 5, 2027, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
H1, Lecture Hall Building, Schlossplatz 46
NACHTGLUT
End-of-Semester Concert by the University of Münster Youth Symphony Orchestra
featuring works by Antonín Dvořák and Sergei Rachmaninoff
Conductor: Bastian Heymel, Soloist: Gabriel Schwabe
February 6, 2027, 8:00 p.m. / February 7, 2027, 6:00 p.m.
Freie Waldorfschule Münster | Rudolf-Steiner-Weg 11 More information here [de]
