24 Events in September in Bochum - Events & Activities in September 2026
September 2026: The best events for autumn's start! 🍂 From wine festivals to concerts – discover your event highlights!

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at Gethsemane Church Bochum

The Concert with the Mouse
Join the Bochum Symphony Orchestra and the Mouse on an exciting musical journey. Perfect for children and families!

Peter Heppner & Band – Acoustic Tour 2026 in Bochum
Experience a special acoustic evening with Peter Heppner in the Christuskirche Bochum on September 27, 2026.

The Concert with the Mouse
The Bochum Symphony Orchestra invites children and adults to a musical adventure with the Mouse.

Theater Fest at Schauspielhaus Bochum
Discover the theater festival at Schauspielhaus Bochum. A day full of culture and entertainment for the whole family. Free admission!

Urban Wilderness
Bochum experiences nature in a whole new way: Urban Wilderness showcases animal city dwellers at the historic industrial monument. 09/27/2026, admission free. #Bochum #Nature

Uncanny Shifts
Art meets city feeling: Uncanny Shifts invites you in Dortmund to a free tour through strong contemporary art. #Ruhrtriennale

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum
An extraordinary art experience in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr enlivens St. Anna Church with contemporary art, architecture, and dialogue. Free admission. #Manifesta16 #Bochum

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special place for art, faith, and community: Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum. Free admission, strong atmosphere, new perspectives. #Ruhrgebiet #Bochum

Theater Fest
A whole theater day in Bochum: breakfast, tours, music, readings, and open doors at the Schauspielhaus. On 27.09.2026 with free admission. #TheaterFest

TOUR The Public Green
Experience Bochum’s City Park anew: The tour The Public Green connects art, history, and open space. On 27.09.2026 at 15:00, free of charge. #Bochum #Culture

Tango-Salon
Sunday happiness in Bochum: The Tango-Salon at Tango La Boca combines music, movement, and enjoyment. On 27.09.2026 from 15:30. #Tango #Bochum

In Search of the Lost Digger
A touching theater evening in Bochum: In Search of the Lost Digger connects childhood, loss, and humor. 09/27/2026, free admission. #Bochum #Theater

Peter Heppner & Band - Acoustic Tour 2026
Peter Heppner brings his Acoustic Tour to Christuskirche Bochum: close, intense, compelling. On 09/27/2026 fans can expect an evening full of voice, emotion, and real live atmosphere. #Bochum #PeterHeppner

#Extreme - Play about Extremism
Visit the play about extremism with a subsequent discussion as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026.

#Extreme as part of the Anne Frank Culture Weeks 2026
An intense theater morning in Bochum: #Extreme connects stage, discussion, and clear stance. September 28, 2026, 10:00 AM, 6 Euros. #Bochum #Theater

Metropolis Wilderness
Bochum discovers urban nature anew: Metropolis Wilderness showcases powerful photographs by Sven Meurs at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. #Bochum #UrbanNature

Path of Coal
Industrial culture up close: Path of Coal shows strong photographs and real Ruhr area history in Bochum. Free entry, come visit now. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Stiepeler Flying Fair
Bochum's traditional fair returns: The Stiepeler Flying Fair combines open-air flair, rides, and neighborhood feeling. Free entry! #Bochum #Fair

Path of Coal

#Extreme as part of the Anne Frank Culture Weeks 2026
Strong youth theater in Bochum: #Extreme at Theater Traumbaum combines excitement, enlightenment, and discussion. On 09/29/2026 at 10:00 AM, entry 6 Euros. #Bochum #Theater

Big City Wilderness
Bochum discovers urban nature anew: Big City Wilderness displays strong photos by Sven Meurs in an industrial setting. On 29.09.2026, with museum admission. #Bochum #UrbanNature

Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum
Experience 150 years of telephone history in Bochum: The Telephone Museum shows technology, change, and real exchange facilities. Free admission. #Bochum #Museum

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in the Gethsemane Church Bochum
Bochum's Gethsemane Church becomes a stage for international contemporary art, architecture, and new perspectives. Free entry, strong spatial effect, #Manifesta16
