24 Events in August in Bochum - Events & Activities in August 2026

Stroll, browse, save: The Flea Market at Bochumer Eventcenter brings hall and open-air together. On 01.08.2026 from 07:00, free entry. #Bochum #FleaMarket

A Saturday morning full of coffee, cake, and neighborhood feeling in Bochum-Gerthe. On August 1, 2026, real Ruhr area atmosphere awaits at the Gerther Marketplace. #BochumGerthe

Dive into the sound world of the Ruhr area at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Eternal Sounds by Moritz Fehr. On August 1, 2026, from 9:30 AM, tickets from €15. Feel vibrations, hear history – plan now. #Bochum

A museum visit scented with apples: Saturday is Fruit Day at Kunstmuseum Bochum connects installation, Fluxus, and participation. 01.08.2026, 6 Euros. #Bochum #Art

Industrial culture that goes under your skin: Path of Coal shows Bochum's transformation in the historic Malakow Tower. Free admission, powerful images, real Ruhr area atmosphere. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Art meets church space: At the Gethsemane Church Bochum, Manifesta 16 Ruhr becomes a quiet, intense experience. Free admission, full of atmosphere. #Bochum #Manifesta16

A church space becomes an art space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum connects architecture, installation, and encounters. Free admission. #Manifesta16 #Bochum

A special summer place for art, silence, and encounter: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Ludgerus Bochum opens the church space for new perspectives. Free admission, August 1, 2026. #Manifesta16

Celebrate the Island of Youth at Schlegel Culture Club: Retro hits, funk, disco, soul & house. Saturday, 01.08.2026, 21:30. Central, inclusive, energetic – secure your night! #BochumParty

Sound that resonates: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum. Immersive sound sculpture plus AR experience. Sun., 2.08.2026, from €15. Discover post-mining anew – plan now. #BochumCulture

Discover Urban Wilderness in Bochum: strong photographs, urban nature, and industrial culture at Zeche Hannover. 02.08.2026, free admission. #Bochum #Culture

Experience photography, industrial culture, and Ruhr area atmosphere in Bochum: Path of Coal at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover on 02.08.2026. Free admission. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

An extraordinary art space in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr connects church, installation, and contemporary art. On 02.08.2026, free admission. #Manifesta16

A summer date full of art and atmosphere: Manifesta 16 Ruhr makes St. Anna Church Bochum vibrate. 02.08.2026, free admission. #Ruhrgebiet #Bochum

A special place for art and silence: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Ludgerus Bochum connects faith, dialogue, and the present. August 2, 2026, free admission. #Bochum #Manifesta

Gregor Hildebrandt transforms sound into art: Between A and w at RUTTKOWSKI;68 in Bochum. Free entry, poetic, concentrated, and surprising. #Bochum #Art

Wonder together at the Art Museum Bochum: family-friendly tour, barrier-free with a changing table. Sunday, 2.8.2026, 3 PM. Children free, valuable learning experience. Secure family time now! #BochumWithKids

Art to marvel at for the whole family: How We Meet at Kunstmuseum Bochum brings sound, movement, and ideas together. August 2, 2026, 3 PM, 6 euros. #FamilyTime

Dance Sundays in Bochum: Tea-Tango-Salon at Tango La Boca. Music mix from Época de Oro and neo/non-tango, 3:30–8:00 PM, €10. Connect flow, crowd, and enjoyment – experience it now! #TangoBochum

Maritime choral sounds under the open sky: The Shanty Choir Wattenscheid sings on 02.08.2026 in Bochum. Free admission, start at 4:00 PM. #Bochum #Concert

Future of Work live at RUB Makerspace Bochum: interactive AI stations, industrial culture flair, free of charge. Experience, understand, and join the conversation – plan your appointment now! #WorkInTheRuhr

See Bochum anew: Metropolis Wilderness showcases urban animals, nature moments, and striking photographs at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover. Free admission. #Bochum #UrbanNature

Photography, industrial culture, and Ruhr region feeling in the Malakow Tower: Path of Coal shows Bochum from its impressive side. #IndustrialCulture #Bochum

Creative, relaxed, and right in the middle of Bochum: Crocheting with Margot brings handicrafts, sustainability, and good conversations together. Be part of it for free on 03.08.2026. #Bochum #Sustainability