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

Art, church space, and silent dignity come together in Bochum. Manifesta 16 Ruhr makes St. Ludgerus a special community experience.

Bochum's city center becomes a meeting point for sustainable ideas: The Sustainability Center invites you to workshops, lectures, and exchange formats. Free admission. #Bochum

Free nature adventure in Bochum-Hiltrop: At the Open Wilderness Meetup, there will be play, building, and exploration. On July 16, 2026, from 3:30 PM. #Bochum

Heartfelt Meeting Café at StadtTeilLaden Grumme: Conversations, culture, neighborhood. On 07/16/2026, 4:00 PM, free admission. Connects people, strengthens community. Come by now! #Bochum

Warm, image-rich, free: Picture Book Cinema or Kamishibai in the Gerthe branch library. On 16.07.2026 at 4:30 PM, for ages 3 and up. Strengthens language development and family time. Discover now! #BochumForFamilies

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

Sing along instead of humming at the Bochum Cultural Council: Café Vokal with pop, hits, jazz & more. 16.07.2026, 19–21, from 15 €, accessible. Guaranteed happiness – secure your spot now! #CaféVokal

Singing Connects: Café Vokal at KulturMAGAZIN Bochum Brings Favorite Songs and Good Mood to an Accessible Stage. 16.07.2026, 19–21 o'clock, tickets from €15. Sing along now and fill up on good vibes! #Bochum #Sing-Along Evening

Experience Jason Moran solo in the Music Forum Bochum: Jazz that breathes and electrifies. 07/16/2026, 8:00 PM, tickets starting at €29. Excellent acoustics, large hall, intense live experience. Book now! #PianoFestivalRuhr

Tango night in Bochum: Elegant music mix, flowing Rondas, and a warm light atmosphere at Tango La Boca. Thu, 16.07.2026, from 20:00, admission 10 €. Experience closeness, flow, and community – save the date now. #TangoBochum

An intense theater evening in Bochum: The Yellow Wallpaper in the Oval Office combines suffocating atmosphere with strong stage presence. #Theater

Look forward to Ski Aggu live at the FISU Games on the Nordwiese in Bochum. Free admission!

Immerse yourself in the sound world of post-mining at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Eternal Sounds on July 17, 2026, 09:30–17:30, admission from 15 €. Intense listening experience, AR on site. Experience it now! #Bochum #SoundArt

Experience hands-on AI at RUB Makerspace Bochum: Route Future – WORK IN THE REGION shows how technology is changing work. July 17, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM, free entry. Participate, understand, discuss. #Bochum

Experience powerful photographs, genuine industrial culture, and Ruhr area history live: Path of Coal at the Hannover Colliery. Admission free. #IndustrialCulture

Experience tap water anew in Bochum: The Water Quarter combines participatory actions, knowledge, and sustainability on July 17, 2026, at Kortumstraße. #Bochum #Sustainability

Contemporary art in the Gethsemane Church Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr connects architecture, memory, and new perspectives. Free admission, #Manifesta16

Bochum's St. Anna Church becomes a stage for Manifesta 16 Ruhr: Art, architecture, and urban history in dialogue. On July 17, 2026, free admission. #Manifesta16

An extraordinary church space becomes a stage for art and quiet impressions in Bochum. Discover Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Ludgerus. #RuhrArt #Bochum

Bochum invites you: The Sustainability Center makes sustainable ideas tangible in the city center. Free admission, participation explicitly welcome. #Bochum

In the mood for dance, coffee & cake? At Tango La Boca Bochum, there's standard, Latin & discofox on Fridays. 17.07.2026, 14–17 o'clock, entrance €5. Relaxed dance feeling, nice crowd – spread the word! #BochumDances

Pop art with a Ruhrpott heart at Thalia-Mayersche Bochum: Currywurst Now. On 17.07.2026, 3–6 PM with the artist on site, free entry. Experience, ask, marvel. #BochumCulture

Summer, flavors, toasting in Bochum: Hopfenfest at the Mining Museum. Free entrance, street food, international breweries. Discover new favorite beers and meet the community. Mark the date now! #HopfenfestBochum