Theme Room Colonialism
A cooperation project of the City Museum and the Department of History of the University
August 23, 2025 to February 15, 2026, Tue-Fri 10 am - 6 pm / Sat, Sun and public holidays 11 am - 6 pm
Stadtmuseum Münster, Salzstrasse 28
more information here [de]
The Ensemble Ex Præterito presents
A HUMAN BEING'S REFLECTION - Early Music on the Life and Death of Christ
Artistic Director: Łukasz Kusmierz
February 6, 7:30 p.m. - Kreuzkirche, Hoyastr.
12 February 15, 4 p.m. - Petrikirche, Johannisstr.
Free admission, donations welcome
More information here [de]
End-of-semester concert by the Studentenkantorei
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Paulus
Artistic director: Ellen Beinert
February 8, 5 p.m.
Evangelical University Church, Schlaunstraße 3
Admission: 20/15/students 5 €
Further information here [de]
Departure and Change
End-of-semester concert by the KSHG Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
with works by Verdi, Saint-Saëns and Dvořák
Musical director: Federico Ferrari, piano: Yati Yang
7 February, 7 p.m., 8 February, 4 p.m.
Petrikirche, Johannisstr. 5
Admission free, donations welcome.
True Crime Documentary
Film screening with discission
A project by the Schreib-Lese-Zentrum
February 1, 3 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Free admission
More information here [de]
Concert | Jan. 31 & Feb. 1
Joint end-of-semester concert
by the student orchestra and university choir
With works by Elgar, Delius, Vasks & Vaughn Williams
Musical direction: Volker Hagemann & Farhad Garayusifli
Soloists: Inga Balzer-Wolf, Ansgar Theisi
31 January, 8 p.m. & 1 February, 6 p.m.
Holy Cross Church, Hoyastrasse 12
Tickets and more information here [de]
End-of-semester concert
by the Youth Symphony Orchestra
Featuring works by Gershwin and Dvorák
Conductor: Bastian Heymel, Soloist: Chi Ho Han
31 January, 8 p.m. / 1 February, 6 p.m.
Freie Waldorfschule Münster, Rudolf Steiner Weg 11
Tickets & information here
MAGIC BALL
presented by the UNITY Choir of the ESG Münster
January 30 & 31, 8 p.m.
Epiphany Church, Kärntner Str. 23-25
ATTENTION: The additional performance on January 29 is also sold out!
End-of-semester concert
by the collegium musicum instrumentale
The programme includes works by Mendelssohn, Grofé and Tchaikovsky.
Musical director: Marion Wood
27 & 29 January, 8:15 p.m.
Lecture hall H1, Schlossplatz 46
Free admission
More information here [de]
WAS UNFORTUNALLY CANCELLED
Mirrianne Mahn reads from her debut novel "Issa" [in German]
As part of the 'Themenraum Kolonialismus'
Organized by the English Department and the German Studies Department in cooperation with Afrikanische Perspektiven e.V.
January 29, 6 p.m.
Stadtmuseum Münster, Salzstrasse 28
Free admission
End-of-semester concert
by the Student Madrigal Choir
with works by Nystedt, Lauridsen, Daley, and Beach
Conductor: Rucsandra Popescu
January 25, 5 p.m.
St. Peter's Church, Jesuitengang/Johannisstr.
Free admission
More information here [de]
BATTLE OF THE BIG BANDS
Performed by Big Band I under the direction of Ansgar Elsner and Big Band II under the direction of Florian Peine.
23 January, 7 p.m.
Lecture Hall H1, Schlossplatz 46
Free admission
Villes & Campagnes
in Texts and Songs
German-French Reading Night with Students of French Philology
January 22, 8 p.m.
"Here and Now", Bismarckallee 11, Fireplace Room
Free admission
More info here [de]
Banned Books in Motion
Movie Screening
January 20, 5-7 pm
English Department, Johannisstr. 12-20, Lecture Hall ES 131
Free admission, registration requested
more info here
The Center for Dutch Studies presents:
INKTSPOT. The best political cartoons from the Netherlands.
December 16 to January 18
House of the Netherlands, Alter Steinweg 6-8
Free admission
More information here [de]
Banned Books in Conversation
Louis Lowry: The Giver (1993) - Dr. Patricia Kennon
January 13, 5-7 pm
Specops, Aegidiimarkt 5
Free admission, registration requested
More information here
Christmas concert by the Chamber Choir of the University of Münster
conducted by Prof. Ellen Beinert
Works by H. Schütz, M. Reger, M.J. Trotta, J. Althouse and others.
21 December 2025, 6 p.m.
Observantenkirche, Schlaunstr. 3
Admission €10/5/students €3 (box office only)
More information here [de]
The University Choir presents
BACH GOES BEAT! Vol. 3
conducted by Volker Hagemann
After-show party with Anne Mosters and the band PURE
December 17, 7:30 p.m.
Jovel Music Hall, Albersloher Weg 54
Admission: €20 (seated), €10 (standing)
More information here
Galaxy Brass plays
Christmas music
December 13, 12 noon
Lambertikiche, Lambertikirchplatz 1
Further information at www.instagram.com/galaxybrass
Free admission
"The Art of Loosing"
Poetry Lecture of the German Studies Department with David Schalko
Lectures: December 8 & 9, 8:15 p.m.
Lecture hall S2 at the Schloss, Schlossplatz 2
Artist evening: December 11, 6:30 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Free admission
More information here [de]
Banned Books in Conversation
Book Talk and Workshop
December 11, 6-8 p.m.
SpecOps, Aegidiimarkt 5
Free admission. Registration is welcome but not mandatory.
More info here
The chamber choir legato m sings
"Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming - Choral music during Advent"
December 5, 2025, 7:30 p.m., St. Nikolaus, Herrenstr. 22, Münster-Wolbeck
December 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m., St. Dionysios, Kirchstr. 4, Nordwalde
December 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m., St. Theresia, Waldeyerstr. 60, Münster
Further information here [de]
Chamber music evening with the student orchestra
The musicians will perform a varied program in small groups.
December 2, 7 p.m.
KSHG auditorium, Frauenstrasse 3-6
Admission? To be announced.
More information here [de]
The Ex Præterito ensemble presents
“Amor vince ogni cosa” – cantatas by Buxtehude, Charpentier, and Purcell staged in a music video installation about the power of love.
November 15 & 16, 6 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Further information here [de]
Weitblick Münster presents
POETRY SLAM
November 15, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Lecture Hall F1, Fürstenberghaus, Domplatz 20-22
Free admission
More information on Instagram @weitblick_muenster
Weitblick e.V. is a recognized university group at Münster University.
Closing concert
of the anniversary year “Quantum 100”
conducted by composer Yannick Paget
November 15, 7:30 p.m.
Halle Münsterland, Albersloher Weg 32
More information here
Candlelight concert at the Ev. University Church
Performed by Alexander Gurfinkel (clarinet) & Ellen Beinert (piano)
November 14, 8 p.m.
Evangelical University Church, Schlaunstr. 3
Admission: €8 / €5 / €3 (only at the box office)
The Oratorio Choir sings
Gioacchino Rossini: Petite Messe solennelle
conducted by Markus Lehnert
November 9, 4 p.m.
St. Theresa Church, Waldeyer Str. 60
More information here [de]
The Freie Musical Ensemble Münster presents
“Jekyll & Hyde” by Frank Wildhorn (music) and Leslie Bricusse (book and lyrics)
Premiere October 31 and additional dates
Freie Waldorfschule Münster, Rudolf-Steiner-Weg 11
Further information here [de]
PLEASE NOTE: All performances are sold out
The FME is a recognized university group at Münster University.
Film Discussion | postponed until spring `26
Film discussion “De Kinderen van Truus”
With directors Pamela Sturhoofd and Jessica van Tijn
Postponed until spring 2026
Center for Dutch Studies, Alter Steinweg 6/7
More information here [de]
Admission free
Public recitation evening “Ernst Jandl”
as part of the International Recitation Competition 2025
including the presentation of the audience award!
November 1, 8 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
More information here [de]
Buch & Bühne presents:
Aufgeblättert … zum Dritten! (Opened … for the third time!) [in German]
October 24, 7:30 p.m.
Studiobühne, Domplatz 23
Free admission
Banned Books in Conversation
Book Talk and Workshop
October 23, 6-8 p.m.
SpecOps, Aegidiimarkt 5
Free admission. Registration is welcome but not mandatory.
More info here
Further dates: 11.12.
Ensemble 22 invites you to
“Mysterium Montis” Vespers for choir, soloists, and alphorn sextet by Carl Rütti
Conductor: Volker Hagemann
October 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Kreuz Church, Hoyastr. 12
Admission: 20 / 10 Euro
more info here [de]
