When does the folk festival take place

The folk festival takes place on Saturday 27.06.2026 and Sunday 28.06.2026. Sunday runs from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Is there an admission fee

Admission is free. Both event days are accessible without ticket barriers.

Where is the event location

By the shore of the Grummer Teiche at Josephinenstraße 44807 Bochum. The folk festival is open air.

Is there a children's program

Yes. Face painting, bouncy castles, and other offerings are an integral part of the program.

What program points can I expect

A colorful mix of music and dance on stage, gastronomy and stalls from local clubs, as well as a crafts market.

Are there any information available regarding access, parking, or accessibility

Official information regarding access, parking, and accessibility will follow. Please check the event page in advance.

Summer, lake, and sounds: Bochum's folk festival ignites family joy by the shore

Name: Volksfest at the Grummer Teiche 2026
Start: 2026-06-28T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Grummer Teiche

Volksfest at the Grummer Teiche 2026: Bochum's summer tradition pulses by the water

When the paths around the Grummer Teiche fill with families, neighbors, and music fans, a multi-day experience begins with genuine community spirit. The traditional folk festival in the Bochum-Mitte district celebrates its anniversary edition on Saturday and Sunday and invites everyone to enjoy a stage program, children's activities, and a crafts market with free admission.

Festival atmosphere between water, trees, and stages

Between lake shores and green spaces, an open festival area is created: Sounds from the main stage, voices from the arts and crafts market, the aroma of savory-sweet stalls – a vibrant open-air acoustic that transforms the area at Josephinenstraße into a summer folk festival.

Stage, side programs, and family fun

The lineup focuses on diversity: Music and dance on stage, combined with an extensive children's program featuring bouncy castles and face painting. Local clubs present themselves with information booths and culinary offerings. Since its early years: the Ship Model Building Club Bochum 1985 e.V., showcasing its models directly on the pond – festival culture you can touch.

Tradition meets neighborhood community

The folk festival is organized by the Bochum-Mitte district in cooperation with Bochum Marketing GmbH – a sign of a mature festival organization that brings together local clubs, families, and visitors from all over Bochum. This typical community spirit is what makes many return year after year.

Your visit in numbers and facts

Saturday offers programs in the afternoon and evening, while on Sunday the folk festival starts early in the morning. Free admission, open air, family-friendly – ideal for a relaxed festival day without ticket barriers.

Conclusion: Summer, lake, and neighborhood magic

Expect a relaxed, festive festival atmosphere by the water: Music, dance, children's laughter, and crafts come together for a two-day folk festival experience. Experience Bochum's tradition live, meet friends by the shore, and celebrate summer right in the city.