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!

The Yellow Wallpaper
An evening full of literary tension in the Oval Office Bochum: The Yellow Wallpaper brings Gilman's classic very close to the audience. 17.07.2026, Pay what you want. #Theater

Nightride – NRW's largest 16+ party
Bochum takes off: Nightride at Prater delivers pure bass, laser show, and club energy. 07.17.2026 from 10 PM, from 16 years old. #Party

Hopfenfest Bochum

Flea Market Bochum Event Center

Water Quarter

Coffee at the Booth
Saturday morning in Gerthe: Coffee, cake, and good conversations at the market square. On 18.07.2026, neighborhood meets enjoyment. #Bochum #Gerthe

Eternal Sounds
Immerse yourself in Eternal Sounds – Sound Art in the Museum Hall: Vibrations, post-mining sounds, AR experience. Saturday, 18.07.2026, 09:30 AM. Intense, sensual, unique. Plan your visit now! #Bochum

Saturday is Fruit Day
A Saturday full of art and surprise at Kunstmuseum Bochum: fruits, light, and installation experience with Yuko Mohri. 18.07.2026, 6 euros. #Bochum

Path of Coal
Experience photography, industrial history, and Ruhr area atmosphere in Bochum: Path of Coal presents strong images of the changing working world. Free admission. #Bochum

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at the Gethsemane Church Bochum
Art in the church space, history in bricks, present in light: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in Bochum captivates with free entry and strong atmosphere. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Anna Church Bochum
An extraordinary artistic experience in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr fills St. Anna Church with contemporary art, spatial impact, and history. 07/18/2026, free entry. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special place for art and reflection: St. Ludgerus Church will be part of Manifesta 16 Ruhr. Experience atmosphere, dialogue, and new perspectives on 07/18/2026. #RuhrArt

3DmP - a performative Mixed-Reality-Game in Bochum
Bochum experiences a game between body, avatar, and virtual closeness. 3DmP at Schaubüdchen: free, intense, and surprising. July 18, 2026. #Bochum #Theater

Big City Wilderness
A summer date full of urban nature and photography art in Bochum: Big City Wilderness at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. July 18, 2026, free admission. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Gregor Hildebrandt - Between A and W
Sound becomes image, memory becomes space: Gregor Hildebrandt presents a fascinating exhibition full of material poetry in Bochum. Free admission on July 18, 2026. #Art #Bochum #GregorHildebrandt

Community Gardening at Schauspielhaus Bochum
Bochum becomes green: At Community Gardening at Schauspielhaus, the forecourt turns into a vibrant meeting place. Free, open, and summery. #Bochum #Schauspielhaus

Let it grow
Bochum's forecourt turns green: Let it grow brings gardening, workshops, and community together. July 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM, free entry. #Bochum #Sustainability

City tour with the Cabrio bus
Experience Bochum from a lofty height: The Cabrio bus tour shows industrial culture, city transformation, and strong views. 18.07.2026, 24 euros. Book now! #Bochum

The Future of Heating - Together in the Neighborhood
Bochum talks about the future of heating: free at FreiRaum Dahlhausen, with practical examples and neighborhood ideas. Experience the heating transition live. #Bochum #HeatingTransition

Salitos Summer Splash
Summer, beats, and pure club feeling: Salitos Summer Splash at Prater Bochum makes the night hot. 18.07.2026 from 10 PM, 10 € entrance. #Bochum #Party

Gregor Hildebrandt - Between A and w

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at the Gethsemane Church Bochum

Eternal Sounds
Immerse yourself in the sound world of post-mining at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum: Eternal Sounds makes vibrations audible. 07/19/2026, 09:30–17:30, 15 €. Technology becomes feeling – experience it now. #Bochum

Urban Wilderness
City nature meets industrial culture: Urban Wilderness in Bochum showcases strong photographs by Sven Meurs at LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover. Free, surprising, and inspiring. #Bochum #CityNature
