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Free tour of the exhibition Light and Shadow
Rediscover Bochum's industrial images: The free tour to Light and Shadow connects photography, city history, and archive perspectives. #Bochum
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Langendreer Book Fair in Bochum
A literary afternoon for treasure seekers at LutherLAB Bochum: The Langendreer Book Fair lures with used books, atmosphere, and discoveries. 08.11.2026, 11-15 hours, free admission. #BookLove
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Bond Exhibition - More than just 007
Dive into the world of 007 at Moxy Bochum: Props, film replicas, collector's items, and interactive sound experiences await Bond fans. Free admission. #JamesBond
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Şeyda Kurt: Time of Monsters
An evening for strong texts and clear thoughts: Şeyda Kurt brings Time of Monsters to Bochum. Reading on 09.11.2026, Tickets 12 Euros. #Bochum
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Drumming in the Night
A soldier returns home and finds no home: Drumming in the Night combines Brecht's political theater with an intense interpretation of the present in Bochum. #Theater
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Ausstellungen & Museen

Light and Shadow: Photographs of the Bochum Association
28. Mai 202628. Mai 2026Industrial history as an artistic experience: In Bochum, photographs of the Bochum Association open up views on work, technology, and memory. Starting from 28.05.2026, free admission. #Bochum #IndustrialCultureAusstellungenKostenlos
Free tour of the exhibition Light and Shadow
8. Nov 2026 11:008. November 2026 11:00Rediscover Bochum's industrial images: The free tour to Light and Shadow connects photography, city history, and archive perspectives. #BochumAusstellungenKostenlos
Bond Exhibition - More than just 007
8. Nov 2026 11:008. November 2026 11:00Dive into the world of 007 at Moxy Bochum: Props, film replicas, collector's items, and interactive sound experiences await Bond fans. Free admission. #JamesBondAusstellungenKostenlos
Building the Church – Culture House Ruhr
8. Nov 2026 11:008. November 2026 11:00Experience in the Christ-King Church Bochum how sacred spaces become studios, libraries, and places of new community. Free admission on November 8, 2026. #BuildingTheChurchAusstellungenKostenlos
Jewish Life in Bochum Before, During and After Fascism
8. Nov 2026 14:008. November 2026 14:00Bochum's city center becomes a memory space: Discover Jewish city history, stumbling stones, and memorial sites on an engaging tour. #RemembranceCultureAusstellungenKostenlos
Märkte

Langendreer Book Fair in Bochum
8. Nov 2026 11:008. November 2026 11:00A literary afternoon for treasure seekers at LutherLAB Bochum: The Langendreer Book Fair lures with used books, atmosphere, and discoveries. 08.11.2026, 11-15 hours, free admission. #BookLoveMärkteKostenlos
Clothing Exchange | Puzzle and Game Exchange | Repair Café
14. Nov 2026 11:0014. November 2026 11:00Exchange clothing, pass on games, and repair broken devices together: Bochum invites you to the sustainable action day at the adult education center. Free admission! #SustainabilityMärkteKostenlos
Bochum Christmas 2026
19. Nov 2026 11:0019. November 2026 11:00Bochum's city center becomes a sparkling winter stage: Flying Santa Claus, medieval market, and 200 stalls await you. Free admission, pure Advent feeling! #BochumChristmasMärkteKostenlos
Bochum Christmas
19. Nov 2026 11:0019. November 2026 11:00Bochum's city center shines in Advent: The Bochum Christmas brings together lights, medieval market, and the Flying Santa Claus. #Bochum #ChristmasMarketMärkteKostenlos
After Work Christmas Market Bochum Event Center
19. Nov 2026 17:0019. November 2026 17:00Advent magic after work at the Bochum Event Center: crafts, antiques, food & drinks, and free parking. From 19.11.2026, free admission. #Bochum #AdventMärkteKostenlos
Theater

"ICE COLD CAUGHT!" - Brunch & Variety
8. Nov 2026 12:008. November 2026 12:00Sunday brunch meets spectacular acrobatics: "ICE COLD CAUGHT!" brings comedy, music, juggling, and roller skate magic to Bochum. Secure this special stage experience now! #VarietyTheater59,00 €
The Last Summer
8. Nov 2026 17:008. November 2026 17:00Summer, sun, and political shadows: The Last Summer brings Tucholsky's Schloss Gripsholm as an intense play to Bochum. Experience it live now! #TheaterTheater12,50 €
Clockwork Orange
8. Nov 2026 19:008. November 2026 19:00Experience Clockwork Orange live at Schauspielhaus Bochum: an intense production about violence, freedom, and control. A disturbing stage experience awaits on November 8, 2026. #ClockworkOrangeTheater
ICE COLD CAUGHT! – The Winter Show 2026/2027
8. Nov 2026 19:008. November 2026 19:00Aerial acrobatics, roller skate artistry, juggling and comedy: ICE COLD CAUGHT! provides an unforgettable winter evening at Varieté et cetera Bochum. #VarietyTheater43,00 €
Drumming in the Night
8. Nov 2026 19:308. November 2026 19:30A soldier returns home and finds no home: Drumming in the Night combines Brecht's political theater with an intense interpretation of the present in Bochum. #TheaterTheater8,00 €
Sport

Active Sunday
8. Nov 2026 14:008. November 2026 14:00Play, movement, and team spirit in Bochum: On Active Sunday, children experience a free sports afternoon in the Cruismannschule. Mark the date now! #ActiveSundaySportKostenlos
Sparkling in the Dark - Lantern Run through Gerthe
8. Nov 2026 16:008. November 2026 16:00Lanterns, communal singing, and a glowing procession through Gerthe: On November 8, Bochum experiences a free autumn evening for the whole family. #SparklingInTheDarkSportKostenlos
Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh at the Theater Traumbaum
11. Nov 2026 17:0011. November 2026 17:00An evening for calm, balance, and new energy at the Theater Traumbaum in Bochum. Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh on 11.11.2026 at 17:00. #BochumSport
"Bochum, I Care About You..." VfL Bochum and the People of the City – Much More Than Football and the Bundesliga
24. Nov 2026 18:3024. November 2026 18:30An evening where football, fan culture, and Bochum's city spirit come together: Experience the conversation evening in FanDOM with well-known voices from the club and the city. #VfLBochumSport
VfL Bochum 1848 – SV Darmstadt 98
27. Nov 202627. November 2026VfL Bochum 1848 hosts SV Darmstadt 98 for a second division home match at Vonovia Ruhrstadion.Sport€
Konzerte

BOSY Camera: Curiosities
8. Nov 2026 18:008. November 2026 18:00Rare sound colors, a world premiere, and Beethoven: BOSY Camera invites you to an extraordinary chamber music evening at the Music Forum Bochum. Discover now! #BochumKonzerte20,00 €
Bochum Organ Points 2026 – Memorial Concert
9. Nov 20269. November 2026A special concert evening in Bochum: The Bochum Organ Points 2026 commemorate the Jewish composers Jaromír Weinberger and Siegfried Würzburger.Konzerte€
AfterWorkConcert: Arno Hartmann at the Klais Organ
9. Nov 2026 17:009. November 2026 17:00Experience Arno Hartmann in Audimax Bochum: powerful Klais organ, Jewish composers, and a concert evening full of remembrance. Admission free. #BochumKonzerteKostenlos
BOSY Extra: A Musical Contrast
9. Nov 2026 19:009. November 2026 19:00Haydn's elegance meets Dvořák's passionate sound world: Experience BOSY Extra with violin, cello, and piano on November 9, 2026 in Bochum. #BOSYExtraKonzerte25,00 €
Noah Derksen live at Bahnhof Langendreer
10. Nov 202610. November 2026Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Derksen blends folk, country, and indie. Live on November 10, 2026, at Bahnhof Langendreer.Konzerte€
Kirche & Gemeinschaft

Unforgotten – A Service with Texts and Songs Against Hatred and Violence
8. Nov 2026 18:008. November 2026 18:00An emotional service with texts, prayer, and songs remembers the victims of Nazi terror in Bochum-Gerthe. Together we set signs against hatred and violence. #UnforgottenReligiös
18.11.26 18h | Curse(s) and Blessing on the Day of Repentance and Prayer
18. Nov 2026 18:0018. November 2026 18:00Music, prayer, and moving stations of a flight: Experience Curse(s) and Blessing on the Day of Repentance and Prayer in Bochum and share an evening full of hope. #DayOfRepentanceAndPrayerReligiös
At Europe's Borders – Refugee Realities in Greece and the Engagement of Protestant Initiatives
18. Nov 2026 18:3018. November 2026 18:30An evening about flight, human dignity, and lived solidarity: Experience personal insights from Greece, Christian engagement, and open dialogue in Bochum. Admission free. #HumanRightsReligiösKostenlos
Living Room Church
6. Dez 2026 18:006. Dezember 2026 18:00Candlelight, music, life stories, and real encounters: Experience the Living Room Church on December 6 in Bochum with free admission. #LivingRoomChurchReligiösKostenlos
Religion, Landscape and Kinship: The Journey of a Hindu Goddess
16. Dez 2026 18:0016. Dezember 2026 18:00A spiritual journey through the Central Himalayas: Discover Hindu deities, sacred landscapes, and lived kinship in Bochum. Free entrance. #HinduismReligiösKostenlos
Literatur & Lesungen

Şeyda Kurt: Time of Monsters
9. Nov 2026 19:309. November 2026 19:30An evening for strong texts and clear thoughts: Şeyda Kurt brings Time of Monsters to Bochum. Reading on 09.11.2026, Tickets 12 Euros. #BochumLiteratur12,00 €
Dr. Aaron Sahr: Money and Freedom – About Power, Democracy, and the Future of Payments
10. Nov 2026 18:3010. November 2026 18:30How free is our money anymore? Dr. Aaron Sahr discusses cash, Bitcoin, data, and democratic control in Bochum. An evening for new perspectives. #MoneyAndFreedomLiteratur5,00 €
Queer Poetry Gala Bochum
11. Nov 2026 18:0011. November 2026 18:00Spoken word, queer poetry, and strong voices at FLUID Bochum: On 11.11.2026 from 6 PM, an evening full of language, closeness, and community awaits. #QueerPoetryLiteraturKostenlos
Lecture: Fritz Husemann - Forward for Freedom and Justice, for Socialism!
11. Nov 2026 19:0011. November 2026 19:00An evening for history and literature enthusiasts: In the Bochum City Archive, Fritz Husemann's life between the working class, union, and resistance comes alive. 11.11.2026, 7 PM, free admission. #BochumLiteraturKostenlos
A Journey Through Time with Kurt Tucholsky
12. Nov 2026 19:3012. November 2026 19:30Tucholsky's timeless thoughts meet Robert Stadlober's voice and music: Experience a compelling journey through literature, politics, and humanity in Bochum. #CultureLiteratur
Familie

The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure
10. Nov 202610. November 2026The Olchis take children and families on a playful journey through space. The adventure takes place under the dome of the Bochum Planetarium.Kinder & Familien€
St. Martinsfest Bochum 2026
14. Nov 202614. November 2026Families experience festive stalls and a lantern parade with St. Martin on horseback in Bochum on November 14 and 15, 2026.Kinder & Familien€
Heavysaurus – Children's Rock Concert in Bochum
22. Nov 202622. November 2026Dinosaur figures, child-friendly lyrics, and live rock music: Heavysaurus are coming to the Matrix Bochum on November 22, 2026.Kinder & Familien€
Yakari – Friends for Life
26. Nov 202626. November 2026Yakari and his friends experience a colorful adventure with music, acting, dance, and projections. On November 26, 2026, at RuhrCongress Bochum.Kinder & Familien€
Kasper helps Santa Claus
6. Dez 20266. Dezember 2026A Christmas puppet show for families: Kasper assists Santa Claus with his preparations at the Bochum Observatory.Kinder & Familien€
Sonstige Veranstaltungen

Idea Meeting Bochum-North
10. Nov 2026 16:0010. November 2026 16:00Bochum's North speaks with one voice: At the Idea Meeting in the Tea House Bethanien, ideas meet direct conversations. 10.11.2026, Admission free. #BochumNorthSonstige VeranstaltungenKostenlos
City Lab Visit: The Bochum App in a New Design
10. Nov 2026 17:3010. November 2026 17:30Discover the new Bochum App at Pumpenhaus: practical functions, personal help, and digital city moments to try out. Free entry – register now! #BochumSonstige VeranstaltungenKostenlos
Online Workshop with HateAid: Confronting Violence on the Internet with Digital Solidarity
10. Nov 2026 17:3010. November 2026 17:30Hate, threats, and digital attacks require clear responses: The HateAid workshop shows how protection, support, and solidarity can succeed online. Join for free on November 10 in Bochum. #DigitalSolidaritySonstige VeranstaltungenKostenlos
Argumentation Training: Against Racist Hate and for a Respectful Coexistence
10. Nov 2026 18:0010. November 2026 18:00Do not let racist statements go unchallenged: The free training of vhs Bochum provides communication strategies, role plays, and attitudes for everyday life. #BochumSonstige VeranstaltungenKostenlos
Finding Instead of Searching - Smart Internet Research Made Easy
10. Nov 2026 18:1510. November 2026 18:15Less search frustration, more hits: The VHS Bochum imparts clever research techniques, search operators, and source evaluation. Be there live on November 10! #BochumSonstige Veranstaltungen26,00 €
Kabarett & Comedy

KAOS SHOW
12. Nov 2026 20:3012. November 2026 20:30Bochum experiences an evening full of pace and surprises: KAOS SHOW at the RuhrCongress brings live atmosphere, humor, and energy to the stage. 12.11.2026, 20:30, from 136.35 euros. #Bochum #ComedyKomödie136,35 €
SAMMA HÖMMA TOURMA NOMMA 26
15. Nov 2026 20:0015. November 2026 20:00Ruhrpott humor live at the RuhrCongress Bochum: SAMMA HÖMMA TOURMA NOMMA 26 brings punchlines, dialect, and real stage energy to the stage. 15.11.2026, from 39 euros. #Bochum #ComedyKomödie39,00 €
Comedy Slam Bochum – Metropolis Kino
27. Nov 2026 19:3027. November 2026 19:30Bochum experiences an evening full of punchlines, speed, and audience decision-making. Comedy Slam at Metropolis Kino: 27.11.2026, 7:30 PM, from 18 €. #ComedySlamKomödie18,00 €
7stages Comedy Club
2. Dez 2026 19:302. Dezember 2026 19:30Bochum gets real live laughter again: The 7stages Comedy Club brings fresh jokes to the Rotunde. 02.12.2026, 19:30, €15. Be there now! #BochumKomödie15,00 €
One Night In Malle with Marc Eggers - live on stage
5. Dez 2026 22:005. Dezember 2026 22:00Mallorca in the heart of the Ruhr area: Marc Eggers brings hits, humor, and maximum party energy to Prater Nightlife Bochum. Be part of it live on December 5! #MarcEggersKomödie10,00 €
Touren & Besichtigungen

Headlamp Tour & Underworld Bochum
13. Nov 2026 18:0013. November 2026 18:00Put on your headlamp and discover Bochum's industrial culture at night: Experience the Jahrhunderthalle, Westpark, and local history on a special tour. #BochumTouren22,00 €
From the "Blaubuchsenviertel" to the "Ökodreieck"
14. Nov 2026 14:0014. November 2026 14:00Experience Bochum's West End between workers' quarter, factory colony, and modern urban redevelopment. Historical city tour on November 14, 2026, starting at Springerplatz. #DiscoverBochumTouren8,00 €
Tracing the Footsteps of Mining in Eppendorf and Höntrop
15. Nov 2026 14:0015. November 2026 14:00Discover Bochum's mining history on foot: mines, steel industry, and hidden traces in Eppendorf and Höntrop on November 15, 2026. #BochumTouren8,00 €
Christmas Tour with the Cabrio Bus
21. Nov 2026 15:3021. November 2026 15:30Re-experience Bochum in Advent: Cabrio bus tour with panorama, city history, and winter Ruhr area flair. 21.11.2026, 24 Euro. Secure your spots now! #BochumTouren24,00 €
GUIDED TOUR Architecture & Art in Construction
22. Nov 2026 15:0022. November 2026 15:00Discover at the Bochum Art Museum how architecture, light, and art merge into a complete experience. Free guided tour on November 22, 2026, at 3 PM. #BochumTourenKostenlos
Party

SMASH ME – WHITE EDITION: The Flirt Party with Code
13. Nov 2026 22:0013. November 2026 22:00White outfits, glowing color codes, and five clubs: SMASH ME brings flirting, light shows, and party energy to Bochum. Celebrate live at Prater on November 13! #SmashMeParty7,00 €
Mama Goes Dancing
21. Nov 2026 19:3021. November 2026 19:30Out of everyday life, into the dance floor: Mama Goes Dancing brings early club beats, girlfriend vibes, and full energy to Prater Bochum on November 21. #MamaGoesDancingParty12,00 €
SING & SHOUT - The Sing-Along Party
21. Nov 2026 22:0021. November 2026 22:00The greatest party anthems, five floors, and a crowd in a shared chorus: SING & SHOUT brings Bochum to sing and dance on 21.11.2026. #SingAndShoutParty7,00 €
Salitos Santa Splash
4. Dez 2026 22:004. Dezember 2026 22:00Christmas spirit, five areas, and driving beats: Salitos Santa Splash gets Bochum dancing on December 4. From 10 PM at Prater! #SalitosSantaSplashParty10,00 €
POLAR HOUSE
12. Dez 2026 22:0012. Dezember 2026 22:00Put on your skates and hit the ice: POLAR HOUSE combines electronic beats, lighting moods, and party night at Jahrhunderthalle Bochum. Experience it live on December 12 from 10 PM! #PolarHouseParty18,00 €
Festivals

Anatolian Rock Festival – Fatma Turgut / Madrigal / Kolpa
14. Nov 202614. November 2026Fatma Turgut, Madrigal and Kolpa come for an evening concert featuring Turkish rock and pop music to Bochum on November 14, 2026.Festivals€
Bochum's big St. Martin's Festival
14. Nov 2026 14:0014. November 2026 14:00Glowing lanterns, music, and a Martin's procession with horse: Bochum celebrates a festive family celebration with tradition and heart. #StMartin'sFestivalFestivals
Advent Celebration in the Neighborhood
4. Dez 2026 16:004. Dezember 2026 16:00Brilliance of lights, music, and creative market: The Advent Celebration in the Neighborhood transforms the KoFabrik Bochum into a festive meeting place for young and old. #BochumFestivals
Pott Out Festival 2026
5. Dez 20265. Dezember 2026Festivals€
Bochum University Days 2027
12. Jan 2027 08:0012. Januar 2027 08:00Making study choice tangible: The Bochum University Days 2027 brings universities, advice, and future perspectives together in one location. Save the date! #BochumFestivals
Veranstaltungen für Kinder

The Little Witch
21. Nov 2026 16:0021. November 2026 16:00A brave little witch, a clever raven, and plenty of magic await families at Schauspielhaus Bochum. Premiere on 21.11.2026, suitable for ages 6 and up – save the date now! #TheLittleWitchKinder9,50 €
The Little Witch
22. Nov 2026 18:0022. November 2026 18:00Magic, courage, and children's laughter: The Little Witch takes families to Schauspielhaus Bochum on November 22. With a signing session and waffles, the theater evening concludes especially beautifully. #FamilyTimeKinder
The Olchis Celebrate Christmas
29. Nov 2026 15:0029. November 2026 15:00Schmuddelfing comes to Theaterrevier: The Olchis Celebrate Christmas with music, nonsense, Christmas crafts, and lots of fun participation for children aged 4 and up. #FamilyTimeKinder
Veranstaltungen für Senioren

Repair Café at the Seniors' Office East – Repairing together and engaging in conversation
1. Dez 2026 14:001. Dezember 2026 14:00A warm meeting place for senior women and men in Bochum: Repairing, chatting, spending time together. Barrier-free and free of charge. #Bochum #SeniorsSeniorenKostenlos
Living and Life in Bochum - A Senior-Friendly City
1. Dez 2026 18:001. Dezember 2026 18:00How can a good life in old age succeed? In Bochum, you can expect information on age-appropriate housing forms, exchange, and new ideas for increased participation. Free admission – be there! #BochumSeniorenKostenlos
