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

Enjoy maritime choral music outdoors on August 15, 2026, in Bochum. Free admission!

Early to the flea market at Bochum Event Center: free choice, hall flair, and real finds at Rombacher Hütte. Free entry, #Bochum #FleaMarket

A Saturday with Heart in Bochum-Gerthe: Coffee at the Booth Brings Together Kiosk Culture, Cake, and Neighborhood. On 15.08.2026 from 09:00 AM. #Bochum

Dive into eternity at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Sound sculpture Eternal Sounds with real post-mining sounds and AR. Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 09:30 AM, Admission from €15. Experience, feel, share. #BochumSound

A Saturday full of art and transformation at the Kunstmuseum Bochum: Yuko Mohri combines fruits, electrodes, and light into pure Fluxus. #Bochum #Art

City meets wilderness: Sven Meurs presents Bochum's hidden wildlife at Zeche Hannover. Outdoor exhibition, free admission, strong images. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Contemporary art in a special church space: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms Bochum into a place for new perspectives. Free entry, #Manifesta16

Art, space, and silence in Bochum: St. Ludgerus Church becomes a special Manifesta station. Free admission, on August 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM. #Bochum #Manifesta

Premiere with added value at LutherLAB Bochum: Health Day in Bochum East with counseling, lectures, and hands-on activities. Free admission on August 15, 2026. #BochumEast #Health

Discover Bochum in a different way: The Cabriobus tour connects history, industrial culture, and views. On 08/15/2026 for €24. Book now! #Bochum

Bochum dances in the open air: Disco Dinos at the Freilichtbühne Wattenscheid with summer feeling, beats, and movement. 15.08.2026, 5 PM. #Bochum #OpenAir

A summer evening for film fans in Bochum: Fiege KinoOpenAir in the courtyard with live music, street food, and true open-air atmosphere. #Bochum #OpenAir

Bochum goes into XXL mode: Saturday Nightlife at Prater delivers beats, light, and club atmosphere late into the night. August 15, 2026 from 10 PM. #BochumNightlife

Discover the variety of brass instruments in Bochum! Until August 16, 2026 at Haus Kemnade.

On August 16, 2026, sewing enthusiasts will find their treasures in Bochum! The Fabric Market Holland offers a wide selection of fabrics and accessories.

Immerse in the sounds of post-mining at the German Mining Museum Bochum: 21-speaker sculpture plus AR experience. Sun, August 16, 2026, from 09:30 AM, admission from €15. Sensory sound journey, centrally located at the U35 stop. Discover now! #Bochum #MiningMuseum

See city nature anew: Urban Wilderness at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover showcases fascinating animal moments in the heart of the Ruhr area. #Bochum #CityNature

Experience Bochum on Segway: Industrial culture, city park, and Bermuda Triangle in one tour. On 16.08.2026 from 10 AM, 276 €. Secure your spot now. #Bochum

Sewing, browsing, and finding at Westfield Ruhr Park: fabrics, patterns, haberdashery. Sunday 08.16.2026, 11 AM–4 PM, free admission. Experience craftsmanship, start projects. Save the date now! #Bochum

A special art venue in Bochum awaits you: Manifesta 16 Ruhr connects church, contemporary art, and history. On 16.08.2026, free of charge. #Manifesta16

Experience art in the church space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr opens St. Anna Church Bochum for new impressions, encounters, and silence. Admission free. #Bochum #Manifesta16

Art meets church space: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Bochum invites to tranquility, dialogue, and new perspectives. August 16, 2026, 11 AM. #Ruhrgebiet