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

An evening full of puppet comedy, acrobatics, and wonder awaits families in Bochum. On 02.10.2026 at 8:00 PM, from 33 €, autumn comes to life. #FamilyOuting ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/puppenalarm-die-herbstshow-2026-31.html))

Bochum gets an evening full of punchlines, pace, and culture clash comedy. Tutty Tran will be live at RuhrCongress on 02.10.2026. #Comedy

Experience Kaya Yanar's new show "LOST!" in Bochum on October 3, 2026. An evening full of laughter and entertainment awaits you!

Experience a relaxed flea market at the Bochum Event Center. Perfect for families with children looking for bargains!

Get up early, browse, and discover special finds: The flea market at Bochum Event Center brings real market atmosphere to Bochum. Free entry, 03.10.2026 from 07:00 AM. #Bochum #FleaMarket

Bochum showcases industrial culture you can touch: Path of Coal at LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover connects images, history, and real atmosphere. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Dortmund becomes an art route: Uncanny Shifts connects exhibition, urban space, and the present. Free admission, strong places, strong images. #Ruhrtriennale

A church space becomes a stage for contemporary art: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in Bochum invites to space, dialogue, and discovery. Free entry. #Manifesta16

Bochum's St. Anna Church becomes a stage for art, space, and new ideas. Manifesta 16 Ruhr brings fresh perspectives to the Ruhr area. #Manifesta16

A special cultural moment in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr makes St. Ludgerus Church a place for art, tranquility, and encounters. Free admission. #Bochum #Manifesta16

Bochum's Autumn Fair brings lights, rides, and genuine community atmosphere to Wattenscheid. Free entry, daily fair fun included. #Bochum #Wattenscheid #Fair

Two Whisk(e)y nations, an exciting blind tasting at Paddy's Irish Pub Bochum: Japan vs. Scotland, six bottlings, strong aromas. 03.10.2026, from 72.90 €. #Bochum

A colorful autumn evening for families in Bochum: Puppets, Acrobatics, and lots of amazement at Varieté et cetera. On 03.10.2026 at 16:00, from 19 Euros. #FamilyTime

Luminous tents, shadow images, and audio pieces: WITHIN makes Fidena in Bochum a poetic open-air experience. Free on 03.10.2026. #Bochum #Art

Art becomes movement: FURTHERRR transforms the Kunstbunker Bochum into a space of sound, color, and performance. Admission free. #Bochum #Art

Bavarian coziness in the heart of Bochum-Gerthe: festival beer, music, and sociable gathering in the community garden. Free admission, 03.10.2026 from 18:30. #Oktoberfest

An evening full of pace, argumentative spirit, and clever dialogues: The Favorite starts in Bochum with a sharp focus on power and rivalry. #Theater

Bochum laughs with Kaya Yanar: Lost! brings pace, timing, and great live moments to the RuhrCongress. 03.10.2026, starting at 42,95 €. #Comedy

Bochum gets pure 90s feeling: Mr. President live at the Prater anniversary. LayZee, Eurodance hits, and club night on 03.10.2026. #Bochum #90s

Join the exciting premiere of the Lying Party at the Schauspielhaus Bochum. An interactive experience for young discoverers.

Experience an inspiring dialogue between Norbert Lammert and Katharina Grosse in Bochum.