24 Events in September in Bochum - Events & Activities in September 2026

The Bochum Sports Week offers more than 115 sports activities and concludes with a grand celebration at the Mining Museum.

An extraordinary sound art experience in Bochum: Eternal Sounds connects mining history, spatial sound, and strong impressions. Mark your date now! #Bochum #Art

Urban nature meets industrial culture: Urban Wilderness shows Bochum from a new perspective. Outdoor exhibition, free discovery, and strong motifs. #Bochum #Culture

Industrial culture meets photography: Path of Coal shows Bochum from its strong side. On 13.09.2026, free entry at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Sustainable fashion, strong industrial backdrop, and relaxed swap atmosphere in Wattenscheid. The free clothing swap party invites browsing, swapping, and falling in love. #Bochum #Sustainable

Art, silence, and faith in a special church space: The Gethsemane Church will be part of Manifesta 16 Ruhr. Free admission on 09/13/2026. #Bochum #Manifesta16

Contemporary art meets sacred architecture: Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms St. Anna Church Bochum into a place of discovery. #Manifesta16 #Bochum

Experience art in sacred space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms St. Ludgerus Bochum into a place full of tranquility, dialogue, and new perspectives. #Bochum #Manifesta16

Bochum sounds open air once again: The Music Summer makes the Boulevard a festival venue. Free, diverse, and right in the city center. #Bochum #MusicSummer

Experience theater instead of just watching: Just for Fun at Theater Traumbaum Bochum combines play, voice, and imagination. 09/13/2026, 3 PM, 30 €. #Bochum #Theater

Bochum gets tango with feeling: The Tango-Salon at La Boca combines music, movement and style. 13.09.2026 starting at 15:30, entrance 10 €. #Tango

Young word art meets Wonderland in Bochum: Spoken Acts combines readings, slam poetry, and talks. On 13.09.2026 at 18:30 with free admission. #Ruhrtriennale

An evening full of sacred sound and history at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum: Erased Music brings forgotten masters live to the stage in 2026. #Ruhrtriennale

Photography meets industrial culture: Path of Coal at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover impressively showcases Bochum's mining history. Free admission, strong images, #Ruhrgebiet

Sound art meets industrial culture: Eternal Sounds makes Bochum's mining history audible. Discover the special exhibition in the museum. #Bochum #Art

Bochum presents urban nature from a new perspective: Urban Wilderness combines photography, wildlife, and industrial culture. Free admission. #Bochum #Culture

A strong look at coal, work, and change in the heart of the Ruhr area. Path of Coal in the Malakow Tower Bochum combines photography and industrial culture. #Bochum

150 years of telephone in Bochum: the special exhibition at the Telephone Museum combines technology, history, and participation. On 15.09.2026, free admission. #Bochum #Museum

Bochum experiences a biennale full of art, space, and ideas: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr brings contemporary installations to the Gethsemane Church. Free admission. #Manifesta16

Art meets sacred space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Ludgerus Church Bochum opens new perspectives for reflection and encounter. 15.09.2026, free entry. #Manifesta16

Visit Djumbala at the Blower House Bochum and embark on a musical journey to the Caribbean with your family.