Culture in Osnabrück
Culture in Osnabrück – Creative, diverse, and student-oriented
Osnabrück offers a lively cultural scene ranging from historical highlights to modern art and music projects. There are numerous creative venues, exciting events, and inspiring meeting places, especially for students. Whether concerts in the Lagerhalle, exhibitions in the Felix Nussbaum House, or cultural festivals – in Osnabrück, you can experience culture up close and actively participate in shaping it. The city invites you to discover new perspectives and network creatively.
The Osnabrück Culture Ticket
The Culture Ticket is a special offer for students in Osnabrück. It allows you to visit numerous cultural institutions and events at low cost or even free of charge. Your valid student ID card serves as your admission ticket. With it, you get free admission to museums, benefit from a theater flat rate with a 50% discount on tickets, and can participate in certain courses and events at the music and art school free of charge.
Experience historical highlights up close
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Osnabrück looks back on an eventful history, which can be felt in many places throughout the city. The Town Hall of the Peace of Westphalia, where the Thirty Years' War ended in 1648, is a symbol of diplomacy and peace.
The imposing St. Peter's Cathedral, whose origins date back to the 8th century, impresses with its Romanesque architecture and ornate details. Another highlight is Osnabrück Castle, which is an important example of Baroque architecture. These places not only offer exciting insights into the past, but also provide unique backdrops for cultural experiences.
Art, history, and nature in Osnabrück's museums
Osnabrück's museum scene offers something for everyone. The Felix Nussbaum House, designed by Daniel Libeskind, focuses on the works of Jewish painter Felix Nussbaum.
The Museum of Industrial Culture on Piesberg shows the industrial development of the region, while the Cultural History Museum brings the city's history to life.
The Museum am Schölerberg is all about nature and the environment, including a planetarium and exciting exhibitions on the history of the Earth.
Music scene & festivals: Osnabrück sounds diverse
Osnabrück has a lively music scene ranging from indie and electro to jazz and classical music. The Lagerhalle, Hyde Park, and Botschaft are established venues for live concerts. Festivals such as the Popsalon bring new talent to the stage, while the Morgenland Festival attracts international musicians to Osnabrück.
A special highlight is Maiwoche, when the entire city center becomes a stage. Open-air events such as Schlossgarten Open Air, Haste Open Air, and Fairytale Festival also attract numerous visitors every year and offer a colorful program for music lovers.
Terrassenfest Osnabrück – The party of the year on campus!
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Every spring, the Mensa forecourt on Westerberg is transformed into a festival site full of music, fun, and partying. For over 40 years, our students have been organizing the largest volunteer-run student festival in northern Germany.
The days traditionally start with a delicious breakfast and a varied program of events. In the evening, the party really gets going and you can look forward to talented artists from the rock, indie, and pop genres, as well as well-known DJs from the region.
Institute of Music (IfM)
The Institute of Music (IfM) at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences offers a variety of exciting events that give you an insight into the world of music and the excellent educational opportunities available at the institute.
At the regular concerts and musicals at Plektrum, you can experience the creative works of our talented students up close and accompany them on their journey from Osnabrück to the stages of the world. The events are free of charge and open to the general public.
Attend concerts at the IfM
Theater & performing arts: Experience creativity live
Classic productions and dance performances await you at the Theater Osnabrück am Domhof. The emma-theater is a studio stage that offers space for experimental and contemporary performances.
The puppet theater and the first unordentliche Zimmertheater (messy room theater) also have a permanent place in Osnabrück.
In addition, the Institute of Music enriches the city's cultural landscape with creative student concerts and performances.
Tip: With the Studi-Special for Osnabrück students, you can save a lot at the Theater Osnabrück.
Cinemas & film culture: from blockbusters to arthouse
Osnabrück offers film fans a wide range of cinema experiences. At Cinema-Arthouse, you can expect not only the latest blockbusters, but also independent films. The associated Filmtheater Hasetor, with its old-fashioned cinema feel, is known for its alternative film program and classics.
The Hall of Fame cinema at the main train station offers a mix of mainstream films and arthouse classics. If you're looking for something special, don't miss the open-air cinema in the castle gardens in summer. Here you can enjoy films under the open sky and experience the special atmosphere of the historic setting.
As a student, you should definitely take a look at the program of the Hochschulkino Osnabrück.
Tips from students
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