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!

Kaffee anne Bude
Coffee, cake, and real community in Bochum-Gerthe: Kaffee anne Bude brings marketplace flair and relaxed encounters together. 17.10.2026, 09:00 AM. #Bochum #Gerthe

Path of Coal – Photographs by Khalil Noé Döring
Photography meets industrial culture: Path of Coal at Zeche Hannover makes the Ruhr area's spirit visible. Free admission, discover now! #Bochum

Tour through the Underworlds
Bochum's hidden underworld awaits: The tour at the Jahrhunderthalle showcases industrial history, shafts, and original condition up close. 17.10.2026, 10.50 €. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Tour with the Cabrio Bus
Discover Bochum in the Double-Decker Cabrio Bus: City history, industrial culture, and wide views from the open upper deck. 17.10.2026, 24 Euros. Secure your spot now! #Bochum

"PUPPENALARM!" - The Autumn Show 2026
Puppet comedy meets acrobatics: "PUPPENALARM!" amazes Bochum on 17.10.2026. From 38 euros, 90 minutes of high-energy show. #Bochum #Varieté

4th ZONTA Concert – Benefit Concert for the 60th Anniversary of the Zonta Club Bochum
A special evening for Bochum: The 4th ZONTA Concert combines music, charity thoughts, and fine hall acoustics in the Thürmer Hall. October 17, 2026, starting at 25 €. #Bochum #Concert

Alyona Jazz Quartet
Cello, Jazz, and fine tension at the Bochum Art Museum: The Alyona Jazz Quartet brings sound colors and emotions together on October 17, 2026. #BochumJazz

WITHIN – Light Installation & Shadow Play
Bochum illuminates in shadow: WITHIN transforms KGV Bergmannsheil into a poetic open-air experience. 17.10.2026, free entry. #Bochum

in search of the lost digger
A theater evening between wit and melancholy: in search of the lost digger in the Oval Office Bochum. 17.10.2026, Pay what you want. #TheaterBochum

LET'S GET LOUD – NEON EDITION: 90s & 2000s Party in Bochum
Bochum dives into neon and nostalgia: LET'S GET LOUD – NEON EDITION brings 90s and 2000s hits to the dance floor. 17.10.2026 starting at 10 PM, tickets from 7 €. #BochumNightlife

Conni - The Children's Musical
Experience the enchanting children's musical 'Conni' on October 18, 2026, at RuhrCongress Bochum!

WITHIN – Light Installation & Shadow Play

Way of Coal
Photography meets Ruhr area history: Way of Coal at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover in Bochum. Free admission, strong images, real industrial culture. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Segway Tour: Bochum City
Discover Bochum rolling: The Segway tour leads from the Mining Museum through industrial history, Bermuda Triangle, and city park. October 18, 2026, 10:00 AM. #Bochum

Conni - The Musical! in Bochum
Conni celebrates her birthday at RuhrCongress Bochum: Interactive musical, songs, and lots of movement for children aged 3. October 18, 2026, from 33.75 euros. Secure family seats now. #Bochum #Conni

Tour of the Underworld
Dive into Bochum's hidden history at the Jahrhunderthalle: Underworld, industrial culture, and genuine Ruhr area atmosphere. 18.10.2026, 129 €. #Bochum

Tour through the Underworld of the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
Discover Bochum's secret underworld: The Jahrhunderthalle leads underground through industrial history and architecture. On 18.10.2026 at 12 PM, €10.50. #Bochum

"PUPPENALARM!" - The Autumn Show 2026
Puppet comedy, acrobatics, and wide eyes: PUPPENALARM! amazes families in Bochum. On 10.18.2026 at 12:00 PM, from €59. #FamilyTime ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/puppenalarm-die-herbstshow-2026-31.html))

Mina Richman live in Bochum - Kammerspiele Concert 2026
Mina Richman brings intimate songs, clear words, and strong stage moments to Bochum on 10/18/2026. Concert and talk in the Kammerspiele – #LiveMusic

Cem Adrian
Bochum gets a concert evening full of intensity and stylistic freedom: Cem Adrian live at the RuhrCongress. 10/18/2026, 8:00 PM, tickets from 59.35 euros. #Bochum #CemAdrian

Path of Coal
Discover Bochum's industrial culture anew: Path of Coal at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover shows history in strong images. 19.10.2026, free entry. #Bochum

3 Hazelnuts for Cinderella
A winter fairy tale live in Bochum: 3 Hazelnuts for Cinderella brings music, glamour, and great emotions to the stage. 19.10.2026, from 60.49 €. #TheaterMagic

Path of Coal
Bochum's coal history up close: Path of Coal at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover connects industrial culture, photography, and historical atmosphere. Free admission, save the date. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Special Exhibition for the 150th Birthday of the Telephone at the Bochum Telephone Museum
A special exhibition in Bochum: Peter Beckmann presents 24 graphics on the history of the telephone. Experience art, technology, and memory. #Bochum #Museum
