QUEERS & QUEENS: Bochum's Drag Newcomers Celebrate at the City Hall

Bochum's City Hall becomes a stage for Drag, Beats, and Glitter

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the representative hallway in Bochum City Hall transforms into a vibrant meeting place for queer club culture, newcomer drag, and summer party atmosphere. From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, lip-syncing, dance performances, DJ sets, a photo booth, and decoration will come together – moderated by the Ruhr area icon Ms. Foxy Bless and supported by AURA at the DJ booth.

An evening with attitude, style, and a real club experience

QUEERS & QUEENS focuses on newcomers, visibility, and a dance floor vibe that engages not only the scene but takes the whole city with it. The City Hall clubbing opens the listed building for a lively, urban mix of performance, music mix, and encounters. In cooperation with the Oval Office Bar, Fluid Bochum, and DOXS RUHR | kino.for you, a format that elegantly combines culture and nightlife is created.

Drag meets DJ set

The mix of show moments, choreographed performances, and driving beats makes the representative hallway an unusual hotspot. Here, local drag talents take the stage typically reserved for administrative duties – this very contrast creates the unique energy of the evening. Those seeking live entertainment with scene flair will find a format with character and clear signature.

City Hall Clubbing with summer feeling

The City Hall clubbing stands in Bochum for new usage, open culture, and a format that draws people into the city center. A dazzling evening is announced for this edition, bringing together photo moments, performance, and party vibes in the heart of the city. Admission is free, making the event even more attractive.

Practical information for the evening

The event takes place in the representative hallway of Bochum City Hall at Willy-Brandt-Platz 2-6. Its central location offers good public transport connections and parking options in the vicinity, including the P3 parking garage at the City Hall/BVZ. The event is listed as a bad weather option and is suitable for both groups and individual guests.

Conclusion

QUEERS & QUEENS brings Bochum's drag newcomers, DJ sound, and an open club atmosphere to an extraordinary location. Anyone wishing to experience queer culture, live performance, and a free festival vibe in the middle of the city should not miss this afternoon and evening.

Official channels of QUEERS & QUEENS / AURA:

• Instagram: no official profile found
• Facebook: no official profile found
• YouTube: no official profile found
• TikTok: no official profile found

Sources:

• Bochum Tourism - City Hall Clubbing: QUEERS & QUEENS – Newcomer* Drag Show
• Bochum Tourism - City Hall Clubbing: Blockparty Summer Edition
• City of Bochum - City Hall Clubbing in the Courtyard
• City of Bochum - Office for Citizen Service
• City of Bochum - Wedding Rooms in Bochum City Hall
• Parking in Bochum - P3 City Hall (BVZ)