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

An evening full of puppet theater, tension, and festival atmosphere: Vis–à–Vis(a) tells of freedom and friendship in Bochum. #Fidena

Bochum gets creative: At the FIDENA workshop Hands Up!, hand puppets come to life. 15.05.2026, 4 PM, 20 €. #Fidena #Bochum

Games, fun, and family time at the Gerthe Library: On 15.05.2026, Bochum invites you to a free game afternoon. #Bochum #FamilyEvent

Bochum Celebrates Europe at Bermuda3Eck: free, central, and full of encounters. Be part of it live on 15.05.2026 from 6 PM. #Bochum #Europe

A quiet, intense festival moment in Bochum: I Faint connects puppetry, body poetry, and open-air atmosphere. Experience it for free on 15.05.2026! #FIDENA

An imaginary museum comes to life in Bochum: Puppets 4.0 connects VR, puppetry, and festival flair. 15.05.2026, from 5.90 euros. #Bochum #Fidena

Resi's Bar Calls: Viennese charm, puppets, and accordion in the Kammerspiele Bochum. 15.05.2026, 19:30. 90 minutes without a break, combo ticket including public transport. Secure seats now! #PuppetTheater

Experience Frankenstein at Schauspielhaus Bochum: intense acting, strong images, 1:45 without intermission. On 15.05.2026, 19:30, from 12.50–41 €. Barrier-free, VRR free ride. Secure your seats! #TheaterBochum

Feel the beat of HEARTBEATS! at Varieté et cetera Bochum: Acrobatics, Comedy, Music. Fri, 15.05.2026, 20:00, from €29.40. 90 minutes of pure live experience – secure tickets now! #Bochum

Bochum gets a night full of beats, flirt code, and club energy at Prater Nightlife. Multiple areas, cocktails, and rooftop terrace included. #Party

Bochum sings loudly: The Fidena Festival Karaoke Party in the Rotunda brings stage, crowd, and festival energy together. 05/15/2026, this will be a night full of goosebumps and fun. #Bochum #Fidena

Don't miss the 2000s Party with the live act MASTER BLASTER at Prater Nightlife Bochum. An evening full of dancing and memories!

Discover the stage adaptation of "The Big Notebook" at the Bochum Schauspielhaus. A must for theater enthusiasts!

See "The Notebook" as a gripping stage performance at Schauspielhaus Bochum. On May 16, 2026, an unforgettable theater evening awaits you.

In the exhibition "60 Seconds" in Bochum, artworks are created live in one minute. Be there!

Relaxed browsing at Bochum Event Center: Fleas, handmade items, and finds both indoors and outdoors. 16.05.2026, free admission. Early arrivals benefit. #Bochum #FleaMarket

Sound touches history at the German Mining Museum Bochum: Eternal Sounds by Moritz Fehr. 16.05.2026, 9:30–17:30, admission from 15 €. Hear industrial culture – discover now. #Bochum

Fruits, electricity, and light in Kunstmuseum Bochum: This installation changes live before your eyes. Saturday, 05/16/2026, at the museum. #Bochum #Art

Bochum becomes a creative lab in May: At the Fidena Festival, little stage heroes arise from natural materials. Free, child-friendly, and full of imagination. #Fidena

Delicacies in the open air at the Mining Museum: food trucks, DJs, family program. 16.05., 11–21 hours, free entry. Try, share, enjoy together. #StreetfoodBochum

A festival moment for thinking and playing along: Fidena Festival: The Game at the Bochum Art Museum. Interactive performance, barrier-free, solidarity tickets. #Fidena #Bochum

A special Fidena Talk in Bochum: Art, Science, and Festival Practice converge at the Prinz Regent Theater. On May 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM. #Fidena #Bochum