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

Immerse yourself in the world of the Beatles with the band HELP! on October 11, 2026, at the Christuskirche Bochum. A must for all music lovers.

The tribute band HELP! brings famous Beatles songs to Christuskirche Bochum on October 11, 2026. With multi-part vocals and a classic band setup.

Bochum's industrial history up close: Path of Coal at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover combines photography, mining, and authentic pit atmosphere. Free admission. #Ruhr area

A Sunday full of wonder for families in Bochum: PUPPENALARM! combines puppet comedy, acrobatics, and great emotions. 11.10.2026 at 12:00 PM, from €38. #FamilyTime

Comedy, culture, and real Ruhrpott charm in Bochum-Gerthe: Walli takes you on a special walk with coffee and culture. #Bochum

Bochum looks forward to a charity concert with a significant impact: Voices For Little Heroes brings live music, emotions, and solidarity to Kolpinghaus. #Bochum #CharityConcert

Choral sound with goosebumps in Bochum: The Bochum City Choir brings Kodály and Duruflé to the Pro Cathedral. An afternoon full of sound depth. #Bochum

A literary evening full of linguistic power in Bochum: Saša Stanišić reads at lit.RUHR 2026. Speech, rhythm, and stance meet stage magic. #litRUHR

A theater evening full of closeness and resonance in the Oval Office Bochum: Leo Meier's play meets a strong stage atmosphere. On 11.10.2026 at 20:00. #Bochum #Theater

Experience the Tolerance Spaces exhibition at the German Mining Museum Bochum for free from 12.10. to 02.11.2026.

The orchestra Lords of the Sound plays film music by Hans Zimmer on October 12, 2026 at the Starlight Express Theatre Bochum.

Photography, coal, and Ruhr area feeling in Bochum: Path of Coal shows striking images at LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover. On 12.10.2026, free admission. #IndustrialCulture

An evening of theater with attitude in Bochum: Boundless connects human rights, suspense, and strong imagery. 12.10.2026, 6 euros, barrier-free. #Bochum

Bochum invites you to an open VR afternoon in the neighborhood: free, understandable, directly experienceable. October 12, 2026, from 3 PM. #Bochum #VR

Discover impressive photographs of the Bochum Association at the City Archive Bochum starting October 13, 2026.

Industrial culture to experience: The Path of Coal leads through Bochum's history in the original colliery site. 10/13/2026, exciting museum experience. #Ruhrgebiet

Bochum invites you on a journey through the history of the telephone: historical technology, vibrant communication, and real museum charm. 13.10.2026, admission free. #Bochum #Museum

An evening of theater with a stance in Bochum: Boundless touches, challenges, and stays in mind. On 10/13/2026 at the KulturMagazin. #Bochum #Theater

Bochum invites: The Sustainability Day at Bochum University of Applied Sciences brings participation activities, mobility, and social sustainability to the campus. 13.10.2026, 10 am to 2 pm. #Bochum

Open Idea Round at the Tea House Bethanien: Sonja Hasenkamp listens, consolidates topics, and advances Bochum-Nord. 10.13.2026, free entry. #BochumNord #Gerthe

An evening full of inspiration in Bochum: Ulrike Herrmann reads from Money as a Weapon and connects economics, power, and peace. On October 13, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM. #Literature

Visit the Ü60 Party at RuhrCongress Bochum and enjoy an evening full of music and encounters. Perfect for everyone who wants to dance.

Visit the Queer Poetry Gala on October 14 at FLUID in Bochum. Experience inspiring performances from the queer community.

Experience Bochum through the eyes of author Peter Märkert and discover literary crime novels and city history.