24 Events in July in Bochum - Events & Activities in July 2026
July 2026: Festivals, parties & open-air events! 🎤 Hot beats & summer nights – don't miss any highlights!
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special place for art and contemplation in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Ludgerus connects church space, inspiration, and community. 12.07.2026, free entry. #Manifesta16
Gregor Hildebrandt - Between A and w
Gregor Hildebrandt brings sound in image form to Bochum: An exhibition between magnetic tape, vinyl, and memory. Free admission on 12.07.2026. #Art
Tango-Salon
Bochum dances: Tea-Tango at Tango La Boca with elegant tandas, fine ronda, and relaxed afternoon flair. Sun., 12.07.2026, 3:30 PM. Experience community vibe - secure your date now! #TangoBochum
ClaudiusTHEATER: Romina and Julia – All the Love We Are
Shakespeare meets artificial intelligence: Romina and Julia at Pauluskirche Bochum. Free, inclusive, and touching on 12.07.2026, admission free. #Theater
Club 27 – Songs for Eternity
Rock history up close in Bochum: Club 27 brings great songs, strong images, and goosebumps to the Kammerspiele. 12.07.2026, from 16 Euro. Experience it now! #Bochum
Bloody January
An evening that touches the heart: Bloody January at the Oval Office Bochum combines art, memory, and clear stance. July 12, 2026, pre-sale starts June 1. #Bochum
Path of Coal
Route Future – WORK IN THE POT
Understand AI instead of just talking about it: Route Future at RUB-Makerspace Bochum. Interactive stations, ethics in focus, accessibility-friendly. 13.07.2026, 10–16 o'clock, admission free. Come by and discover new job perspectives! #WorkInThePot
Crochet with Margot
Creative break in Bochum: Crochet with Margot connects handicrafts, sustainability, and city atmosphere. Participate for free on 13.07.2026. #Bochum #Sustainability
Invitation to the Networking Event Companies From "Finding" to "Staying" – why fair recruitment is the only way
Bochum invites companies to discuss fair recruitment and skilled worker retention. 13.07.2026, free entry. Connect now! #Bochum
Piano Festival Ruhr: Arcadi Volodos
Arcadi Volodos live at the Music Forum Ruhr: Chopin meets Schubert, poetic sound meets tension. July 13, 2026, 8:00 PM, tickets from €26.10. Experience world-class piano art. #Bochum
Eternal Sounds
Eternal Sounds at the Deutsche Bergbau-Museum Bochum: 21 speakers, vibrating sculpture, AR outside. 14.07.2026, 09:30 Uhr, 15 €. Hear industrial culture – experience it now! #Bochum
Route Future – WORK IN THE REGION
Touch the future in Bochum: Route Future – WORK IN THE REGION makes AI tangible. Interactive stations, free entry, easily accessible. More clarity, less buzzwords – come by! #Ruhr Area
Urban Wilderness
Experience Bochum anew: Urban Wilderness showcases wild moments in the urban space. Photographs by Sven Meurs, free entry, July 14, 2026. #Bochum #CityNature
Path of Coal
Photography meets Ruhr area history: Path of Coal at Zeche Hannover presents striking images of industrial transformation. 14.07.2026. #IndustrialCulture #Bochum
Special Exhibition for the 150th Birthday of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum
150 years of telephone history to touch: the special exhibition in Bochum connects technology, memory, and experience. Free admission, tours free of charge. #Bochum #Museum
Manifesta 16 Ruhr in the Gethsemane Church Bochum
Bochum becomes an art location: Manifesta 16 Ruhr opens the Gethsemane Church for contemporary art, space, and history. 14.07.2026, free admission. #Manifesta16
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum
A special art place in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr makes St. Anna Church a space for contemporary art, dialogue, and inspiration. #Manifesta16
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A quiet cultural experience in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms St. Ludgerus Church into a place for art, reflection, and encounter. Free entry. #Bochum #Manifesta16
SING WITH US! Together it's simply more beautiful!
Music connects in Bochum-East: SING WITH US! invites everyone of all generations to sing along for free. 14.07.2026, 11 AM to 1 PM. #Bochum #Community
Sustainability Center
Bochum gets an open space for ideas, exchange, and sustainable impulses. The Sustainability Center invites participation free of charge. #Bochum #Sustainability
Future-Oriented Hiring, Retention, and Development: Opportunities and Strategies for Companies
Future-oriented HR strategies live in Bochum: On July 14, 2026, expertise meets exchange at the Sustainability Center. Free, practical, inspiring. #Bochum #Sustainability
Upcycling T-Shirts with the Crochet Hook
From old to unique: At the upcycling workshop in Bochum, new favorite pieces are created from T-shirts. On 07/14/2026 at the Sustainability Center. #Sustainability
That Funny Feeling
Bochum gets an evening full of punchlines, tension, and quiet surprises. That Funny Feeling at the Oval Office: 14.07.2026, 8:00 PM. #Comedy