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

Dive into Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum: vibrating sounds of post-mining, strong emotions, educational insights. 05.19.2026, from 09:30 AM, admission from €15. Experience, understand, share. #Bochum

Discover the future of work at RUB Makerspace: interactive AI stations, ethics & responsibility, hands-on experiences. 19.05.2026, 10-16 o'clock, free entry. Come, participate, be amazed! #WorkInTheRegion

Repairing together at bib der dinge Bochum: expert guidance, workshop atmosphere, donation-based. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10 AM – 3 PM. Save resources and learn something – be there! #RepairCafe

A warm movement offering for children with support needs in Bochum: play, coordination, and joint learning on 05/19/2026. 35 euros, a lot of joy, and a protected framework. #Bochum

Join the lecture on women's work in the Ruhr area at the Bochum City Archive and gain insights into the social history of the region.

Enjoy the Band of the Bundeswehr in the Main Hall of the Music Forum Bochum. A benefit concert for a good cause.

Experience the Award Symposium by cosinex on May 20, 2026, in Bochum. Network and learn about innovative procurement strategies and digital processes.

Celebrate Veterans Day with the Bundeswehr Military Band in Bochum. Experience film music and symphonic works live.

Experience a top-class concert with the Bundeswehr Music Corps and Susan Albers. Support good causes.

Discover a magical musical theater adventure for children and families: The Dream Journey at Schauspielhaus Bochum.

Poetic Dream Space Voyage at Theaterrevier Bochum: Music, dance, starlight for children from 2. On 20.05.2026, 10:00 AM, approx. 35 min. Relaxed family moment – secure your seats now. #Bochum

An afternoon for families, book lovers, and the curious: The Sustainability Day at the Gerthe Library combines knowledge, encounters, and future thinking. #Bochum #Sustainability

Together out into nature: 10 km from Schloßpark Weitmar to Kemnader Lake, starting waves from 2 PM to 5 PM, €44 net. Team spirit, nature, chill out at the finish. Sign up now! #CompanyHikingDay

Experience Fluxus anew at Kunstmuseum Bochum: Yuko Mohri & Ei Arakawa-Nash transform the exhibition into a living pathway. 20.05.2026, 5 PM, 6 €. #Art

A fascinating evening in Bochum: The Ishtar Cult meets well-founded knowledge and vivid imagery. On 20.05.2026 from 6 PM, free admission. #Bochum #VHS

An evening full of perspectives at the City Archive Bochum: Women's work in the Ruhr Area, smartly explained and sensibly narrated. Wed, 20.05.2026, 7 PM, free admission, barrier-free. Take insights with you – be there live. #Bochum

A love drama with beat in the Kammerspiele Bochum: clever dramaturgy, strong acting, 1:50 without intermission. 20.05.2026, 19:30. Experience, feel, celebrate. #SchauspielhausBochum

A theater evening full of tension and conviction at the Schauspielhaus Bochum: Catarina or On the Beauty of Killing Fascists on May 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM. #TheaterLove

Festive concert evening at the Music Forum Ruhr: The Band of the Federal Armed Forces with soloist Susan Albers. 20.05.2026, 20:00, from 29 €. Strong emotions, powerful sound – secure your tickets now. #Bochum

Experience the program presentation of the Bochum Symphony for the new season on May 21, 2026.

Sounds that remain: Eternal Sounds at the German Mining Museum Bochum connects industrial culture and art. 21.05.2026, 09:30–17:30. Intensive, close, unforgettable. Experience now! #Bochum

An open cultural moment in Bochum: During the action day Solidarity in Diversity, creative participation meets the atmosphere of a museum. Free admission, May 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #Bochum #Culture