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!

Route Future – WORK IN THE POTT
Experience the future at RUB Makerspace Bochum: Route Future – WORK IN THE POTT shows AI in the world of work. On July 10, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM, free admission. Deepen knowledge, take ideas with you. Save the date now! #Bochum #AI #FutureOfWork

Dance Café on Friday with Coffee and Cake
Dancing on Fridays in Bochum: Dance Café at Tango La Boca with Standard, Latin & Disco-Fox, along with coffee & cake. 10.07.2026, 2–5 PM, 5 €. Casual club experience for everyone – grab your dancing shoes! #BochumTanzt

Currywurst Now
Experience Currywurst Now at Thalia Mayersche Bochum: Pop-Art, print art, open view of the creative process. 10.07.2026, 15–18 Uhr, free admission, wheelchair accessible. Discover Ruhrpott art anew – come by! #BochumArt

Repair Café
Neighborhood meets know-how at the Bochum Repair Café: repair together, learn, save resources. Friday, 10.07.2026, 3:00 PM, admission free. Save favorite pieces and connect people – come and participate! #RepairCafeBochum

Playtime! with the Switch
Free Switch afternoon for kids at the Gerthe Branch Library: play fair, cheer together, safe supervision. Friday, 10.07.2026, 4–6 PM. Elevator available. Join us! #Bochum

17. Wattenscheider Cultural Night
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

Flea Market Bochumer Eventcenter
Bochum's flea market entices with hall charm, parking lot finds, and real treasures. On July 11, 2026, it’s time to browse, bargain, and discover. #Bochum #FleaMarket

Eternal Sounds
Sound meets coal: Eternal Sounds makes post-mining audible at the German Mining Museum Bochum. July 11, 2026, starting at 09:30 AM, admission from 15 €. Intense listening experience – plan now. #Bochum

Eternal Sounds
Listen to the sound of post-mining at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Eternal Sounds combines technical noise and resonance. Sun 12.07.2026, 09:30 AM, admission from 15 €. Listening to understand what resonates underground. Experience it now! #Bochum

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

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

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

Eternal Sounds
Experience Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum: vibrating sounds of post-mining, immersive sound art. 15.07.2026, 09:30 AM, from €10. Experience it now! #Bochum

Route Future – WORK IN THE POT
The future of work up close in RUB Makerspace Bochum: Interactive AI stations, practical relevance, dialogue. Wed, 15.07.2026, 10 AM–4 PM, free entry. Discover, understand, participate. #WorkInThePot

Eternity Sounds
Dive into the sounds of post-mining at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Eternity Sounds by Moritz Fehr. Thu, 16.07.2026, 09:30 AM, admission 15 €. Tangible vibrations, strong emotions. Experience now! #MiningSound

Open Wilderness Meetup Hiltrop
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

Meeting Café
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

Surprise Picture Book Cinema or Kamishibai
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

Hopfenfest Bochum 2026
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

The Sing-Along Evening – Café Vokal
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

Sing-Along Evening CAFÉ VOKAL
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

Piano Festival Ruhr: Jason Moran – Solo Piano in Bochum
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
