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!

Coffee at the Bud

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

Path of Coal
Photography meets Ruhr area history: Path of Coal at LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover captivates with industrial culture and strong images. Free entry. #IndustrialCulture #Bochum

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

Path of Coal
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

Path of Coal
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

Path of Coal
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

Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum
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

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

Path of Coal
Experience photography, coal, and Ruhr area history at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. Path of Coal showcases strong images and true industrial culture spirit. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Chess for Everyone
Experience chess instead of just watching: In Bochum, concentration meets encounter. Free on October 14, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM. #Bochum #Chess

Archive Cinema: Bochumer Verein 1934-1941
A rare film evening at the Bochum City Archive: Bochumer Verein 1934-1941 shows industrial history, factory life, and culture of memory. Free admission, please reserve. #Bochum

Meeting Café

Path of Coal
Bochum's industrial culture within reach: Path of Coal at the LWL-Museum Zeche Hannover combines photography, history, and real local feel. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Path of Coal
Bochum experiences industrial culture with a focus on the transformation of coal. Photography, history, and strong images at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

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

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

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

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
