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!

Eternal Sounds
Immerse yourself in the sound world of post-mining: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum. 25.07.2026, from 09:30, admission from 15 €. Tangible vibrations, strong emotions. #EternalSounds

Kaleidoscope – a summer holiday theater project
A summer full of imagination on stage: Kaleidoscope brings vibrant theater moments, creativity, and holiday feelings together at Traumbaum Theater in Bochum. #Theater #Bochum

Urban Wilderness
Bochum discovers its wild side: Urban Wilderness at the Zeche Hannover presents city nature as a strong outdoor exhibition. Free admission. #Bochum #CityNature

Path of Coal
Photography, industrial culture, and Ruhr area history at the LWL Museum of Zeche Hannover: Path of Coal shows strong images of an invisible system. 25.07.2026, free admission. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in the Gethsemane Church Bochum
In the Gethsemane Church Bochum, contemporary art meets post-war architecture and new perspectives. Manifesta 16 Ruhr, 25.07.2026, free admission. #ExperienceArt

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Anna Church Bochum
An extraordinary art experience in Bochum: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms St. Anna Church into a space for art, dialogue, and new perspectives. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special evening for art and spirituality in Bochum-Langendreer: Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus, free entry, open to all. #Ruhrgebiet

Sparkassen Summer Pool Party at Hofstede Swimming Pool
Bochum dives in: The Sparkassen Summer Pool Party at Hofstede brings together summer, water, and family feeling. On 07.25.2026 starting at 1:00 PM. #Bochum #PoolParty

Gregor Hildebrandt - Between A and w
Gregor Hildebrandt presents in Bochum a quiet, intense art experience made of sound, image, and vinyl. Free admission on 25.07.2026. #Art #Bochum

Crazy Summer Night with Julian Sommer -live- in Bochum
Bochum gets a night full of party hits and summer energy: Julian Sommer live at Prater Nightlife on 25.07.2026 from 10:00 PM. #Bochum

Drawing in the open air ... - in Bochum City Park

Eternal Sounds
Hear the Ruhr area anew: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum. Immersive sounds of post-mining, 07/26/2026, 09:30 AM, admission from €15. Experience, feel, marvel. #EternalSounds

Metropolis Wilderness
Nature in the heart of the Ruhr area: Metropolis Wilderness showcases Bochum's quiet sides at Zeche Hannover. Outdoor exhibition, photographic art, and summer mood on 07/26/2026. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at the Gethsemane Church Bochum
A special place for art and silence in Bochum: The Gethsemane Church becomes part of Manifesta 16 Ruhr. Free admission, open encounter, strong atmosphere. #Manifesta16 #Bochum

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Anna Church Bochum
A special art location in the heart of the Ruhr area: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Anna Church Bochum combines history, calm, and presence. July 26, 2026, free admission. #Ruhrgebiet

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
Art, silence, and encounter in Bochum-Langendreer: Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms St. Ludgerus into a special place for all. Free admission. #Manifesta16

Gregor Hildebrandt - Between A and w
Gregor Hildebrandt creates visible art from sound in Bochum. Between A and w at Ruttkowski;68 opens a space for memory, material, and light. #Art

Tango Salon
Bochum's Sunday milonga at Tango La Boca: elegant music mix, warm community, coffee & cake. 07/26/2026, 3:30 PM–8:00 PM, 10 €. Feel the embrace, dance the night into the afternoon. Be there now! #TangoBochum

Path of Coal

JAWO Level Up – Sports, Games & Action
Exciting sports and action week for the whole family at JAWO Bochum. Free entry!

Route Zukunft – WORK IN THE POT
Experience the future of work at RUB‑Makerspace Bochum: Interactive AI stations, free, easily accessible, barrier-free. On 27.07.2026 from 10–16 hrs. Discover, understand, engage. #WorkInThePot

Urban Wilderness
Bochum discovers its wild side: Urban Wilderness shows urban animals in striking images. July 27, 2026, free admission. Experience the outdoor exhibition now. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Crocheting with Margot
Creative break in Bochum: Crocheting with Margot combines sustainable ideas with relaxed handicrafts. Free on 27.07.2026 in the city center. #Bochum #Sustainability

Repair Cafe: Electronics and Textiles
Repair together instead of throwing away: The Repair Cafe in Bochum city center brings sustainability to touch. 27.07.2026, free entry. #Bochum #Sustainability
