24 Events in August in Bochum - Events & Activities in August 2026
August 2026: Summer events & festivals! 🌴 Enjoy parties, concerts & outdoor highlights for your perfect summer month!
Eternal Sounds
Dive into the sounds of legacy mining: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum. 04.08.2026, 09:30 AM, from 15 €. Noticeable vibrations, AR feature. Experience it now! #Ruhrgebiet
Route Zukunft – WORK IN THE POT in Bochum
Free AI experience exhibition at RUB-Makerspace: Route Zukunft – WORK IN THE POT shows how AI is changing work. August 4, 2026, 10 AM–4 PM. Understand, try out, participate. #Bochum
Metropolis Wilderness
Bochum discovers its wild side: Metropolis Wilderness showcases photographic art by Sven Meurs at the LWL Museum Hannover Mine. Experience urban nature live! #Bochum #IndustrialCulture
Path of Coal
Industrial culture to immerse in: Path of Coal shows Bochum from its most impressive side. Photography, history, and Malakow tower #IndustrialCulture #Bochum
Special Exhibition for the 150th Birthday of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum
Experience 150 years of telephone in Bochum: historical devices, exchange, and hands-on technology. On 04.08.2026, free admission. #Bochum #Museum
Manifesta 16 Ruhr in the Gethsemane Church Bochum
A quiet church space becomes a place of strong contemporary art: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in Bochum connects history, architecture, and new perspectives. Admission free. #Manifesta16Ruhr
Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Anna Church Bochum
A church becomes an art space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Anna Bochum connects architecture, memory, and the present. 04.08.2026, admission free. #Manifesta16
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special place for art and reflection in Bochum: St. Ludgerus Church becomes part of Manifesta 16 Ruhr. Free admission, new perspectives, #Manifesta16Ruhr
Sustainability Center
Bochum's Sustainability Center makes the future tangible: Workshops, exchange, and creative ideas in the city. Free, open, and in the midst of transformation. #Bochum #Sustainability
Repair Café at the Seniors' Office East
Repair for free instead of tossing: The Repair Café at the Seniors' Office East in Bochum offers help, calm, and conversations. August 4, 2026, 2–5 PM. #Bochum #Seniors
Eternal Sounds
Dive into the sound world of post-mining: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum. 05.08.2026, from 09:30 AM, admission €15. Intense listening experience, central location. Plan your visit now! #IndustrialCulture
Route Future – WORK IN THE POT
Interactive AI exhibition at RUB-Makerspace Bochum: Test stations, understand the future of work. August 5, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM, free admission. Take knowledge with you, expand perspectives. #WorkInThePot
Urban Wilderness
Bochum shows its wild side: Urban Wilderness at LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover connects nature, industrial culture, and new perspectives. #Bochum #Industriekultur
Path of Coal
Photography Meets Industrial Culture: Path of Coal Shows Bochum's Mining History in the Historic Atmosphere of Zeche Hannover. Free entry on 05.08.2026. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at Gethsemane Church Bochum
Bochum becomes a place of art: The Gethsemane Church experiences Manifesta 16 Ruhr as a space for encounters, architecture, and new perspectives. #Manifesta16
Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Anna Church Bochum
Contemporary art meets sacred architecture: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr opens St. Anna Church Bochum for new perspectives. 05.08.2026, free admission. #Manifesta16
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A quiet place full of impact: Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum connects art, faith, and encounters. 05.08.2026, free admission. #Bochum #Manifesta16
First Wednesday of the Month: Free Admission to the Entire Museum
Art without barriers at Kunstmuseum Bochum: Experience collection, installation, and urban space themes in one evening. Wed, 05.08.2026, 12–20 hrs, admission free. Come, look, marvel. #KunstmuseumBochum
Sustainability Center
Bochum city center becomes a meeting point for sustainable ideas: Workshops, repair cafés, and participatory actions await at Kortumstraße 93. Free admission! #Bochum #Sustainability
"Up High" with the Mobile High Ropes Course
Bochum gets action outdoors: the mobile high ropes course comes to Zeche Hannover. Climb, secure, and grow beyond yourself. #Bochum #Sport
The Legend of the Magic Dragon
A dragon mystery, magic, and participatory moments for the whole family in Bochum. On 05.08.2026 from 3 PM, tickets start at 25 Euro. Discover now! #Bochum #FamilyEvent
Chess for Everyone
Experience free chess in Bochum: Humanitas opens the round for beginners and intermediate players. August 5, 2026, free entry. Come visit now! #Bochum
Parental Leave with Art – The Public Green
Visit the exhibition about the Bochum city park and enjoy a relaxed tour for parents with small children.
Eternal Sounds
Immerse yourself in the sound world of post-mining at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Eternal Sounds on 6.8.2026, from 09:30, admission from €15. Tangible vibrations, strong emotions, genuine Ruhr feeling. Mark the date now! #Bochum #IndustrialCulture