20 Events in Festivals in Bochum - The Biggest Festivals & Events

Join the Bochum Creative Rally and enjoy a diverse, free cultural program in Bochum's city center.

Celebrate 30 Years Flotte Karotte in Bochum: Family program, regional partners, organic enjoyment. Saturday, 06/20/2026, 11 AM–6 PM, free entry. Experience sustainable variety – come by! #Bochum

Visit the Volksfest at the Grummer Ponds in Bochum on June 27, 2026. Look forward to a diverse program for the whole family.

Visit the Folk Festival at the Grummer Ponds in Bochum. Look forward to music, dance, and a family program.

Community feeling by the water in Bochum: music, dance, kids program, arts and crafts. June 27–28, free entry. Natural backdrop, neighborhood, real multiday experience. Come by! #Bochum

Industrial culture at night: ExtraSchicht 2026 at Jahrhunderthalle Bochum with music, light art, and tours. 06.27.2026, tickets from 25 euros. Discover now! #Ruhrgebiet

Dive into the Bochum Total 2026 music festival with rock, pop, and more. From July 2 to July 5 - Free admission!

r26 makes Bochum a meeting point for future makers: Business, innovation, and real encounters in the Jahrhunderthalle. 02.07.2026, starting at 111.75 €. #r26

Free and outdoor in Bermuda3Eck: four days of stage power, newcomers, city vibes. July 2–5, 2026, free admission. Experience the festival atmosphere right in Bochum – secure your date! #BochumTotal

Four days, many stages, no admission fee: Bochum Total 2026 makes the city center vibrate. Music, scene, and festival feeling right in the Ruhr area. #BochumTotal #Festival

Gerther Summer 2026 in Bochum-Gerthe: Handicrafts, flea market, and stage program in the pedestrian zone. Saturday, July 4, 10 AM – 4 PM. Experience diversity, meet neighbors – secure the date! #GertherSummer

Summer Cultural Night under the Holland Tower: music, art, theater, acrobatics. Friday, 10.07.2026, 17:30–22:00, free entry. Industrial backdrop, closeness, experiences – plan now! #Wattenscheid

Beer culture under the mining tower: 250+ beers, street food, beer award. 07/16-07/18/2026, free admission. Enjoy the multi-day experience in the heart of Bochum. #HopfenfestBochum

Summer, lake, and festival atmosphere in Bochum: The Tent Festival Ruhr 2026 brings culture, culinary delights, and special evenings by the water. #ZfR2026 #Bochum

Harpen celebrates again: fair, music, and real neighborhood atmosphere around the St. Vinzentius Church. On 21.08.2026 with free admission! #Bochum #Harpen

Grossstadtgeflüster makes the white tent city by the lake boil: Beats, attitude and great festival atmosphere on September 3, 2026. Mark your calendar now! #ZFR2026

Bochum sounds open, loud, and lively again: The Music Summer 2026 transforms the city into a free #LiveExperience full of music and movement.

Bochum's oldest fair moves back to Stiepel: four days of fairground fun, bright lights, and real neighborhood spirit. Free entry, open air, mark it now! #Bochum #Fair

Bochum Celebrates Autumn Fair in Wattenscheid: Lights, ride fun, and sweet classics in the city center. October 2 to 6, 2026, free entry. #Bochum #Fair