24 Events in October in Bochum - Events & Activities in October 2026
October 2026: Celebrations, culture & more! 🍻 Oktoberfest, concerts & parties – find events for your perfect autumn!
#Extreme as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026
An intense theater morning in Bochum: #Extreme brings extremism, manipulation, and the search for orientation to light. 01.10.2026, 6 euros. #Theater #Bochum
Urban Wilderness at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover
Bochum showcases its wild side: Urban Wilderness at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover combines culture, history, and strong atmosphere. Free admission. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture
Path of Coal
Experience coal, change, and strong images in Bochum: Path of Coal at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover combines photography with real industrial culture. 01.10.2026, free entry. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture
Uneasy Shifts
An evening for curious art fans: Uneasy Shifts connects contemporary art, urban space, and strong images. 01.10.2026, 11 AM, free admission. #Ruhrtriennale
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum
Bochum's St. Anna Church becomes a stage for contemporary art, architecture, and encounters. Admission free, strong spaces, strong ideas. #Manifesta16
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special church space becomes a place of encounter: Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Bochum, free and open to all. #Bochum #Manifesta16
Staying Mobile in Road Traffic - but Safe!
Stay safe on the road in Bochum: free info afternoon at the East Senior Office with practical tips for increased mobility in old age. #Bochum
Surprise Picture Book Cinema or Kamishibai
A quiet favorite moment for families in Bochum: Surprise Picture Book Cinema or Kamishibai at the Gerthe Branch Library, free and child-friendly from 3 years. #FamilyTime
PUPPENALARM! - The Autumn Show 2026
Bochum receives an autumn evening full of wit, acrobatics, and puppet magic. PUPPENALARM! starts on 01.10.2026 at 8 PM. From 33 Euros. #Bochum
Path of Coal
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum
Autumn Fair Wattenscheid
Immerse yourself in the colorful world of the Wattenscheid Autumn Fair with rides, game booths, and more. A must for families and friends!
Premiere of A Clockwork Orange
Join the exciting premiere of A Clockwork Orange at the Schauspielhaus Bochum on 02.10.2026 at 7:30 PM.
True Collins – Europe's Largest Phil Collins Show
Don't miss the impressive True Collins show in Bochum. Experience the greatest hits of Phil Collins live.
Tutty Tran – Wok-Life-Balance
Enjoy a humorous evening with Tutty Tran's new comedy program at RuhrCongress Bochum. Secure your tickets now!
SBK Basement – Two Turntables and a Mic Vol. 4
Experience a hip-hop evening full of nostalgia with known acts and surprise guests at Bahnhof Langendreer.
Premiere: A Clockwork Orange
The Schauspielhaus Bochum will show the premiere of “A Clockwork Orange” on October 2, 2026. The focus is on violence, manipulation, and societal control.
Uncanny Displacements
Between the train station and urban space, art becomes movement: Uncanny Displacements showcases contemporary art with free entry, strong atmosphere, and surprising perspectives. #Ruhrtriennale #Dortmund
Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
An open church space full of art and silence: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr in Bochum invites you to marvel. Free admission, special atmosphere, #Manifesta16
Bus tour with the convertible bus in Bochum
Experience Bochum from a new perspective: The convertible bus tour combines city history, views, and Ruhrgebiet charm. On 02.10.2026 at 15:45. #Bochum
WITHIN – Light Installation & Shadow Play
An evening of light, shadow, and sound awaits Bochum at WITHIN. Free, poetic, and outdoors at the Fidena Forum. Discover now! #Bochum
FURTHERRR - The Electric Cool Aid Art Test
Bochum experiences art as an event: FURTHERRR connects sound, performance, and visual energy in Kunstbunker. Oct 2-3, 2026, free admission. #Bochum #Art
We Rock the Age! – Rock Party for Seniors in Bochum
An evening full of rock, interaction and good vibes in Bochum-Hiltrop: free entry, live music, snacks and community. Be there now! #Seniors
Clockwork Orange
Bochum experiences an intense theater evening: Clockwork Orange brings violence, freedom, and strong imagery to the stage. Premiere on 02.10.2026 from 16.25 euros. #Theater