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

Photography meets industrial culture in Bochum: Way of Coal shows strong images from transport to the Ruhr area. 06.08.2026, free entry. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Bochum's Gethsemane Church becomes a stage for contemporary art and new spaces of thought. Free admission, special atmosphere included. #Manifesta16

Art in the church space: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr makes Bochum's St. Anna Church a place for new perspectives. On August 6, 2026, free entry. #Manifesta16

Art, church, and community in the heart of Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr makes St. Ludgerus a place of reflection and encounter. #Bochum #Manifesta16

Bochum's city center becomes an idea space for sustainability: exhibition, workshop, and exchange at Kortumstraße 93. Free on 06.08.2026. #Bochum #Sustainability

Climbing, balancing, growing: "High Above" brings action to Zeche Hannover in Bochum. On 06.08.2026, a strong movement experience awaits. #Bochum #HighAbove

A warm invitation to StadtTeilLaden Grumme: Meeting café with conversations, culture, and community. Thursday, August 6, 2026, 4:00 PM, free admission. Arrive, exchange, feel good. #BochumGrumme

An open Language Café in the heart of Bochum: exchange, orientation, and new contacts in the Sustainability Center. August 6, 2026, 4 PM, free. #Bochum

Cozy family time at the Gerthe branch library: Picture Book Cinema or Kamishibai for children from 3 years old. Free admission, no registration needed. Experience stories, strengthen imagination, wonder together. Come by! #FamilyTime

Elegance meets energy in Tango La Boca: Social dance, strong music mix, fine ronda. Thursday, 6.8.2026, 20:00. Experience true club life on the dance floor. Join now! #TangoBochum

Immerse yourself in the sound world of post-mining: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum. 07.08.2026, from 09:30 AM, admission 15 €. Intense sound experience with AR, secure your date now. #BochumCulture

Curious about the labor market of tomorrow? At RUB Makerspace Bochum, you can experience AI at interactive stations. 07.08.2026, 10 AM–4 PM, free admission. Understandable, practical, inspiring – come by! #WorkInThePott

Experience Bochum's urban nature anew: Urban Wilderness brings strong photographic motifs to Zeche Hannover. Free admission, outdoors, surprising. #Bochum #UrbanNature

Photographic art meets industrial culture: Path of Coal at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover showcases Ruhr area history in powerful images. August 7, 2026. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Church space meets contemporary art: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in Bochum connects architecture, installation, and free participation. Discover the art experience now! #Manifesta16

A special art space in the Ruhr area: Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum connects contemporary art, architecture, and encounters. #Manifesta16

Art, Space, and Silence in Bochum-Langendreer: Manifesta 16 Ruhr opens St. Ludgerus for new impressions. On August 7, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., free entry. #Manifesta16

Bochum rediscovering sustainability: An open place full of workshops, discussions, and ideas is waiting at Kortumstraße 93. Free, barrier-free, inspiring. #Bochum #Sustainability

Relaxed dancing at Tango La Boca: Standard, Latin, Discofox – plus coffee & cake. Friday, August 7, 2026, 14–17 hours, entry €5. Social dance, good vibes, come by. #BochumDance

Climb, laugh, be brave: The mobile high rope course brings action to Zeche Hannover in Bochum. August 7, 2026, a participatory event with Ruhr Area flair. #Bochum #Uphigh

Experience Bochum in the open Cabrio Bus: industrial culture, Ruhr area charm, and wide views on a two-hour city tour. Secure your places now! #Bochum

Bochum's flea market invites you to browse, bargain, and discover: hall, outdoor area, vintage, and handmade on 08.08.2026. Free entry. #FleaMarket

Fresh coffee, cake, and good conversations at the Gerther Market Square: Coffee at the Booth brings Bochum-Gerthe together. 08.08.2026 from 09:00. #Bochum #Gerthe