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

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

Autumn Fair Wattenscheid
Bochum Celebrates Autumn Fair in Wattenscheid: Lights, ride fun, and sweet classics in the city center. October 2 to 6, 2026, free entry. #Bochum #Fair

Autumn Fair Wattenscheid
Bochum-Wattenscheid celebrates the fair again in the open air: rides, treats, and autumn atmosphere from October 2 to 6, 2026. #AutumnFair

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

Tutty Tran live: Wok-Life-Balance in Bochum
Bochum laughs loudly: Tutty Tran brings Wok-Life-Balance to RuhrCongress. Culture clash, pace, and strong punchlines on 02.10.2026 from 41,95 €. #Comedy

Flea Market Bochum Event Center
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

Autumn Fair Wattenscheid 2026
Bochum's Autumn Fair brings lights, rides, and genuine community atmosphere to Wattenscheid. Free entry, daily fair fun included. #Bochum #Wattenscheid #Fair

Kaya Yanar live in Bochum
Bochum laughs: Kaya Yanar brings stand-up with pace, charm, and strong punchlines at the RuhrCongress. On October 3, 2026, the evening will be a comedy highlight. #Comedy #Bochum

Klamottchen in Bochum: Secondhand Market at LutherLAB
Treasure hunt instead of standard: Klamottchen brings secondhand flair to LutherLAB Bochum. October 4, 2026, 11 AM–3 PM, free admission. #Bochum #Secondhand

Autumn Fair Wattenscheid
Five days of autumn magic in the middle of Wattenscheid: The Autumn Fair brings lights, rides, and real fair feeling to Bochum. #AutumnFair #Bochum

Daniel Luis - Autotune in Bochum
Bochum experiences a wild comedy evening with Daniel Luis and AUTOTUNE: fast, direct, unpredictable. 04.10.2026, starting at 42.25 Euros. Secure your tickets now! #Bochum #Comedy

Guided Tour: Torches and Darkness
Experience Bochum's Westpark in the light of the torches: Industrial culture, Jahrhunderthalle, and worker history in an intense evening tour. Book now! #Bochum

Autumn Fair Wattenscheid

First Wednesday of the Month: Free Entry to the Entire Museum
A free museum day in Bochum awaits: art, collection, and exhibition atmosphere without entry fee. Discover art anew on 07.10.2026! #Bochum

Flea Market Bochum Event Center

Langendreerer Autumn Market
Autumnal variety in Bochum-Langendreer: The Langendreerer Autumn Market entices with craftsmanship, regional products, and enjoyment at the Star. #Bochum #AutumnMarket

Dieter Bohlen & Band
Bochum experiences the Pop Titan live: Dieter Bohlen & Band brings hits, brilliance, and great emotions to RuhrCongress. 10.10.2026, from €83.95. #Bochum #Live

NightWash Live

Money as a Weapon: How the Economy Decides War and Peace
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

Meeting Café

Flea Market Parking Lot Bochumer Eventcenter with Indoor Flea Market
Early at the market, later heading home with finds: The flea market at Bochumer Eventcenter brings together browsing joy, indoor space, and free admission. #Bochum #FleaMarket

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
