Festivals
24 Events in Festivals in Bochum - The Biggest Festivals & Events
Join the biggest festivals and cultural events in Bochum.

Bochum Organ Festival 2026 – Accuracy and Expressiveness
Look forward to an exclusive organ concert with Fabio Ciofini at the Ev. Church at Burg Blankenstein in Hattingen.

Fidena 2026: International Puppet Theater Festival
Discover the Puppet Theater Festival Fidena 2026 in Bochum from May 13 to May 21.

Fidena Festival: Opening Party with Miss Foxy Bless
Bochum starts glamorously into the Fidena week: Miss Foxy Bless opens the night at the Rotunde with drag, glitter, and festival flair. #Bochum #Fidena

Fidena Festival: Cargo
Bochum gets powerful puppet theater: Fidena Festival: Cargo combines international stage, system critique, and strong images. 14.05.2026 from 9 euros. #FIDENA

Streetfood Picnic Bochum
Experience an urban picnic in Bochum: food trucks, DJ sounds, and family-friendly offers in front of the mining museum. Thu 14.05.2026, 15–21 hours, admission free. Taste, share, enjoy. #StreetfoodBochum

Fidena Festival: The Game

Fidena Festival: Sisypholia
Bochum experiences puppet theater in the midst of city life: Sisypholia at the Fidena Festival 2026 transforms Bermuda3Eck into a poetic stage. #FIDENA #Bochum

Fidena Festival: Vis–à–Vis(a)
An evening full of puppet theater, tension, and festival atmosphere: Vis–à–Vis(a) tells of freedom and friendship in Bochum. #Fidena

Fidena Festival: I Faint
A quiet, intense festival moment in Bochum: I Faint connects puppetry, body poetry, and open-air atmosphere. Experience it for free on 15.05.2026! #FIDENA

Fidena Festival: Horizons of Hope (Lecture)

Fidena Festival: Best of Puppet Short Films 2

Children and Family Festival of BSV Bochum-Gerthe
A colorful family day in Bochum-Gerthe awaits you: children's laughter, community, and festive atmosphere on the meadow Heinrichstraße. On 24.05.2026 starting at 11:00 AM. #FamilyFestival #Bochum

Good Morning Festival
Experience the Good Morning Festival in Bochum on June 6 and 7, 2026, with free entry. Immerse yourself in discussions and exciting activities.

Good Morning Festival 2026 at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
Courage for the future live at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum: Talks, workshops, 130 exhibitors, and music. June 6–7, 2026, free admission. Experience community, impact, inspiration. #GoodMorningFestival

Citizen Week Bochum-East - Festival at Lahariplatz

Citizens' Week Bochum-East
Encounters in the green: Citizens' Week Bochum-East in People's Park Langendreer. Stages, clubs, activities. June 10–11, 2026, free entry. Experience community and participate – mark it now! #Bochum

Citizens' Week Bochum-East
Bochum-East becomes a stage for encounters, music, and participatory fun: The Citizens' Week brings community spirit, actions, and good vibes to the Volkspark. #Bochum

Wines for Joy 2026 - The Urban Wine Festival
Visit the Wines for Joy Festival from June 11-13 in Bochum. Taste fine wines and enjoy live music.

Neighborhood Week Bochum-East - Festival at the Werner Market
Bochum-East celebrates at the Werner Market: Music, clubs, children's activities, and real neighborhood feeling. 11.06.2026 from 3 PM, free admission. #Bochum

Wines for Joy 2026 – The Urban Wine Festival
Urban wine moments at the Rotunda Bochum: Wines for Joy with winemakers, workshops, and afterparties. Thu 5–10 PM, tickets from €15. Discover variety in the glass – book now! #winesforjoy

Ruhr International 2026 - Festival of Cultures
Experience a colorful festival of cultures at Ruhr International 2026 in Bochum with music, dance, and art. Free entry!

Citizens' Week Bochum-East - Festival at Ümminger Lake
Bochum-East Celebrates at Ümminger Lake: Stage, activities, and pure neighborhood feeling. On June 13, 2026, from 2 PM to 10 PM with free admission. #Bochum

Ruhr International 2026
Celebrate diversity in the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum: live music, dance, street art, and discourse – free admission on June 13, 2026, 14:30–23:00. Shared experiences, strong impulses. #RuhrInternational

Benches Out
Celebrate Benches Out in Bochum-Langendreer: Music, interactive booths, children's activities, and a strong sense of community. Sunday, 06.14.2026, from 10:30 AM, free admission. Experience real neighborhood culture live. #BenchesOut
