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!

Eternal Sounds
Bochum's museum becomes a sound space: Eternal Sounds by Moritz Fehr connects mining, art, and atmosphere. Discover now! #Bochum #Culture

Urban Wilderness
Bochum discovers its wild side: Urban Wilderness presents city photos full of animals, nature, and surprises. On 01.09.2026, admission free. #Bochum #CityNature

Way of Coal – Photographs by Khalil Noé Döring
Industrial culture meets photographic art: Way of Coal at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover makes Bochum's history intensely experienceable. Free admission on September 1, 2026. #Ruhrgebiet #Bochum

Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Telephone at the Telephone Museum Bochum
A journey through 150 years of telephone history in Bochum: interactive exhibits, historical technology, and free admission on 01.09.2026. #Bochum #Museum

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in the Gethsemane Church Bochum
An extraordinary art space in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms the Gethsemane Church into a place for art, memory, and encounter. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum
A church space becomes an art experience: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in Bochum combines architecture, contemporary art, and urban history. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special art place in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr meets St. Ludgerus Church. Free entry, strong atmosphere, open cultural moment. #Manifesta16

Tent Festival Ruhr 2026
Late summer, lake, and great live moments: The Tent Festival Ruhr 2026 illuminates Bochum. 17 days of festival vibes, market, and enjoyment. #ZFR26

Rebel Rebel
Bochum experiences a musical theatre full of energy, imagery, and Bowie spirit in 2026. Rebel Rebel meets powerful emotions at the Jahrhunderthalle. #Ruhrtriennale

Wincent Weiss - Summer Tour 2026
Don’t miss Wincent Weiss's performance on September 2, 2026 at Zeltfestival Ruhr. An unforgettable pop concert awaits you in Bochum!

Tent Festival Ruhr 2026
The Tent Festival Ruhr offers a unique cultural experience with live music, art, and gastronomy in Bochum.

Rebel Rebel
Immerse yourself in the impressive musical theater Rebel Rebel on September 2, 2026, at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum!

Rollator Day in Bochum-Laer
Free Rollator Day in Bochum-Laer: Practical training, advice, and safety for seniors at Lahariplatz. Join now! #Seniors #Bochum

Urban Wilderness
Bochum discovers its wild side: Urban Wilderness at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover connects photographic art, urban nature, and industrial culture. Free admission on 02.09.2026. #Bochum #UrbanNature

Path of Coal
Photography meets industrial culture: Path of Coal at the LWL Museum Zeche Hannover shows Bochum's history in the Malakow tower. Free, impressive, #industrialculture

Uncanny Displacements
Art, urban space, and tension: Uncanny Displacements makes the Ruhrtriennale 2026 special. Free admission, strong images, new perspectives. #Ruhrtriennale

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in the Gethsemane Church Bochum
A special art place in the Ruhr area: The Manifesta 16 Ruhr occupies the Gethsemane Church in Bochum with free admission, architecture, and contemporary art. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum
Contemporary art meets sacred architecture: Manifesta 16 Ruhr enlivens St. Anna Church Bochum with installations and exchanges. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
Art, space, and silence come together in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms St. Ludgerus into a unique experience of faith and culture. #Bochum #Manifesta16

Tent Festival Ruhr 2026
Late summer at Kemnader Lake: The Tent Festival Ruhr 2026 brings music, culinary delights, and festival flair to Bochum. From 5 euros, from 4 PM. #zfr26

Chess for Everyone
Chess, strategy, and encounters in Bochum: On September 2, 2026, Humanitas invites to an open brain sport afternoon. Free, learning-focused, and community-oriented. #Bochum

GUIDED TOUR Yuko Mohri & Ei Arakawa-Nash - How we meet
Embark on a tour through Fluxus, sound, and movement in Bochum. How We Meet makes art perceivable as a spatial experience. #KunstmuseumBochum #Fluxus

Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh at Theater Traumbaum
Mindful break in Bochum: Tai Chi and Yoga with Birgit Iserloh at Theater Traumbaum. Movement, stretching, and relaxation on 02.09.2026. #Bochum

Lecture: Move of Superlatives - the University Archive Bochum in Motion
A Bochum evening for all who love city history and knowledge: The lecture shows the spectacular move of the University Archive. #Bochum #Archive
