24 Events in October in Potsdam - Events & Activities in October 2026
October 2026: Celebrations, culture & more! 🍻 Oktoberfest, concerts & parties – find events for your perfect autumn!
Open Workshop: “We Others. Societal Diversity in the SED Dictatorship”
A history lab that makes forgotten perspectives visible: Discover societal diversity in the GDR on October 3 in Potsdam. Free admission. #Potsdam
Culture in Nature - Young A Cappella Male Ensemble Elua
A cappella outdoors: Elua brings Pfingstberg to life. Free, atmospheric, and unique in Potsdam. #Potsdam #A cappella
Eyewitness Talk: Life After Incarceration in Potsdam
Strong voices, moving biographies, historical site: The eyewitness talk at the Lindenstraße Memorial brings GDR history close. 03.10.2026, free of charge. #Potsdam #MemoryCulture
Wings Under the Skin. Freedom — A Theatrical Investigation
An intense theater evening in Potsdam: Wings Under the Skin connects freedom, history, and the present to strong stage art. 03.10.2026, starting from 21 €. #Theater
Theater NADI presents: Dare so kare
Whispers, shadows, and lost souls: Dare so kare transforms T-Werk Potsdam into a poetic ghost world. Experience theater between dance, light, and memory. #Theater
The Happiness That Didn't Want to Fall from the Tree
puppen.etc shows a poetic puppet theater piece about happiness and wishes for children aged three and up at T-Werk Potsdam.
Photo-Graphen-Lounge 6
The exhibition Photo-Graphen-Lounge 6 shows photographic works in Potsdam from October 4 to November 29, 2026.
Organ Concert
A Bach evening guaranteed to give you goosebumps in Potsdam's St. Peter and Paul Church. Organ sound, historic backdrop, and strong live atmosphere on 10.4.2026. #Potsdam #OrganConcert
puppen.etc presents: The Happiness That Did Not Want to Fall from the Tree
A delicate puppet theater about longing, courage, and friendship awaits families in Potsdam. On 04.10.2026 at T-Werk. Secure your seats now. #Theater
Choose Bach! Talk Concert for Thanksgiving
Bach, Thanksgiving, and big questions in Potsdam's Friedenskirche: A talk concert with depth, sound, and historical context. #Potsdam #Bach
Annemirl Bauer at DAS MINSK
Experience Annemirl Bauer at DAS MINSK in Potsdam. A retrospective featuring paintings and collages awaits you.
The Happiness That Wouldn’t Fall from the Tree
Visit the magical puppet theater at T-Werk Potsdam. Ideal for children from 3 years!
City walk through the downtown of Potsdam
Experience Potsdam's history on a guided city walk with highlights such as the Dutch Quarter.
Outernational: Isles and Rivers
A unique concert at Nikolaisaal Potsdam. Experience baroque and contemporary music with live meditation and improvisation.
Reading with Carsten Gansel: 'Erased?'
Join the reading and discussion with Carsten Gansel about the vanished GDR literature. On October 6, 2026 in Potsdam.
Land Itself: Landscape in Change
Visit the exhibition Land Itself at the Brandenburg State Parliament and discover the transformation of the region.
Animal Feeding: Prevost's Squirrel
Learn more about the tropical squirrels during an exciting feeding in the Biosphere Potsdam.
Non-native Animal Species Conquer Brandenburg
Experience a captivating evening about the spread of invasive animal species in Brandenburg.
Dino-VR-Experience at Biosphere Potsdam
An exciting VR experience for families and dino fans at the Biosphere Potsdam. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Invasive Species Conquer Brandenburg (Green Hour for Adults)
Discover Brandenburg's Nature Anew: In the Natural History Museum Potsdam, Dr. Dirk Berger shows how invasive species change ecosystems. #NaturalScience
Series of Health: Knee, Hip & Spine
Knee, hip, or back causing worries? In Potsdam, specialists explain modern treatment options and answer personal questions – free of charge on October 6, 2026. #Health
Reading and Discussion with Carsten Gansel – Erased? How the Literature of the GDR Disappeared
A clever evening about GDR literature, memory, and loss in Potsdam. Carsten Gansel reads and speaks on 06.10.2026 at 19:00. #Literature
Less Water, More Responsibility
Growing Karma - Tea Cultivation in Brandenburg
An evening full of tea pioneering spirit in Potsdam: Growing Karma shows how Brandenburg becomes a tea region. 07.10.2026 at 5 PM, from 3 euros. Discover now! #Potsdam #Tea