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

Art in Sacred Space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr brings new perspectives to St. Ludgerus Bochum. Free entry, inspiring, and approachable. #Manifesta16

Summer, music, and festival flair at Kemnader Lake: The Zeltfestival Ruhr 2026 invites you to the white city by the lake. #Bochum #Festival

A festival with heart, history, and funfair flair: The Village Festival Harpen 2026 lights up Bochum-Harpen. Open air, free entry, #Bochum

An evening for art lovers in Bochum-Stiepel: Hubertus Salinger showcases works at the Pfingstblume. Art, history, and a new perspective on familiar things. #BochumArt

Experience Fluxus, sound, and movement at Bochum Art Museum: How We Meet presents art as a living path. 23.08.2026, 6 Euro. #Fluxus #Art

Bochum gets a tango afternoon full of intimacy, rhythm, and style at La Boca. 23.08.2026 from 3:30 PM, entrance 10 euros. #TangoBochum

A poetic evening full of voice, sound, and industrial charm in Bochum: Joyce DiDonato meets Emily Dickinson. 23.08.2026, Tickets from €12.50. #Ruhrtriennale

Young voices, clear texts, strong stage moments: Spoken Acts transforms Wonderland Bochum into a place for word art. 23.08.2026, free entry. #Literature

Open-air cinema with Bochum brewery flair: The Fiege KinoOpenAir brings together film, live music, and lounge atmosphere. 23.08.2026, 13 €. #Bochum

Bochum experiences a world premiere full of sound, movement, and dark beauty: Rebel Rebel at the Ruhrtriennale. 23.08.2026, 20:30. #Ruhrtriennale #Bochum

Discover a creative and exciting holiday program for children from August 24 to September 1, 2026, at Haus Lobetal, Bochum-Nord.

From August 24 to 28, Bochum experiences the return of Kids' City! Foster your children's creativity at this unique holiday event.

Bochum goes wild: Urban Wilderness shows urban nature in striking images at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover. 24.08.2026, free admission. #Bochum #UrbanNature

A strong look at coal, labor, and change in Bochum: Path of Coal showcases impressive photographs in the historic colliery ambiance. Free admission. #Ruhrgebiet #Bochum

A creative morning in Bochum: Crochet with Margot brings together handicrafts, exchange, and sustainability. 24.08.2026, free entry. Now mark the date! #Bochum #Sustainability

Bochum's North is celebrating again: Dorffest Harpen 2026 combines carnival, music, and neighborhood around the St. Vinzentius Church. Free entry. #Bochum #Harpen

White tent city, lakeside flair, and great live moments: The Zeltfestival Ruhr 2026 brings 17 days of festival vibes to Bochum. #ZeltfestivalRuhr

An evening to breathe in Bochum: Together Prölken or Knifte alone in front of the phone? brings together fresh air, conversations, and picnic mood. 24.08.2026, free entry. #Bochum

Bochum's summer cinema at the brewery yard: Fiege KinoOpenAir 2026 with live music, street food, and open-air feeling. August 24, 2026, from 8 PM, €13. #Bochum

Experience a fascinating journey through the history of astronomy. Ideal for the whole family!

Enjoy Amy Macdonald's performance at Zeltfestival Ruhr 2026. Make sure you don't miss this music evening!

Visit Amy Macdonald's captivating concert in Bochum on August 25, 2026, at the Zeltfestival Ruhr!

Bochum discovers the wild side of the city: Metropolis Wilderness at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover blends photography, nature, and wonder. #Bochum #UrbanNature