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

Visit the Ruhrtriennale 2026 in Bochum for a unique experience of music, theater, and dance. A festival for culture enthusiasts!

Dive into the world of David Bowie with the music theater production Rebel Rebel at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum.

Visit the music theater “Rebel Rebel” with songs by David Bowie, directed by Ivo Van Hove at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum.

Rebel Rebel brings David Bowie's classics live to the stage at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum.

Join your children on a journey through the solar system at the Planetarium Bochum. An unforgettable experience for little explorers!

Immerse yourself in 'Rebel Rebel', a moving music theatre with songs by David Bowie. 20.08.2026 in Bochum.

Immerse yourself in the sound world of after mining at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Eternal Sounds makes invisible processes audible. 08/20/2026, 09:30 AM. Experience resonance, knowledge transfer, and goosebumps. Secure your appointment now! #Bochum

Bochum discovers urban nature anew: City Wilderness at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover showcases impressive photographs by Sven Meurs. 20.08.2026, admission free. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture #UrbanNature

A literary morning in Bochum: vhs invites you to read together at the Sustainability Center. Free, open, and inspiring. #Bochum #Literature

Contemporary art meets church: At the Gethsemane Church Bochum, Manifesta 16 Ruhr becomes a special art experience. Free admission. #Manifesta16

An extraordinary art experience in Bochum: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr fills the St. Anna Church with new art, light, and history. Free entry. #Manifesta16

Experience art and church space anew in St. Ludgerus Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr opens a quiet place full of encounters. 20.08.2026, Free Admission. #Manifesta16

Bochum invites you: The Sustainability Center makes ideas for tomorrow tangible. Workshops, exchanges, lectures, and participation in the city center. #Bochum

An afternoon full of openness in Bochum-Grumme: The meeting café brings people together, invites conversation and getting to know each other. 20.08.2026, free admission. #Bochum

Speaking German, meeting people, and settling in Bochum: The Language Café with the Welcome Office creates space for encounters every Thursday. #Bochum #LanguageCafé

Outdoor cinema with Ruhr area flair in Bochum: Fiege KinoOpenAir, large screen, pre-program, and summer atmosphere in the courtyard. 20.08.2026, from 12 €. #Bochum

An evening full of Bowie energy in the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum: Rebel Rebel opens the Ruhrtriennale with music theater, dance, and goosebumps. #Ruhrtriennale

Visit the Tent Festival Ruhr 2026 in Bochum with concerts, art, and gastronomy for the entire family.

Visit the Zeltfestival Ruhr at Kemnader Lake with music, gastronomy, and a colorful program.

Visit the Zeltfestival Ruhr 2026 in Bochum! Music, market stalls, and a special children's program await you.

Visit the Village Festival Harpen with many attractions from August 21 to 24, 2026. Fun for the whole family in Bochum!

Discover a unique festival with music, gastronomy, and a children's program in Bochum. Experience it from August 21 to September 6, 2026!

Visit the exciting Ruhrtriennale production "Emily – No Prisoner Be" in Bochum from August 21 to 23, 2026.

The Zeltfestival Ruhr offers unique experiences with music, art, and culinary delights directly at Kemnader See from August 21 to September 6, 2026.