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!

Saturday is Fruit Day
An art Saturday with apple, light, and transformation at the Kunstmuseum Bochum. On September 5, 2026, at 10 a.m., admission 6 €. Experience the installation live now. #Bochum #Kunstmuseum

Path of Coal
Bochum becomes a stronghold of industrial culture: Path of Coal exhibits photography, history, and atmosphere at LWL Museum Zeche Hannover. #Bochum #IndustrialCulture

Langendreerer Yard Sale
Langendreer invites you to browse: private yards, lovingly selected secondhand goods, and genuine community on 09/05/2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM. Free entry. #Bochum #Langendreer

Uncanny Shifts
Dortmund becomes an art landscape: Uncanny Shifts combines exhibition, performance, and urban space into an intense experience. 9.5.2026, free admission. #Ruhrtriennale #Dortmund

Manifesta 16 Ruhr in the Gethsemane Church Bochum
A church becomes an art space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr in Bochum combines contemporary art, architecture, and dialogue. Free entry, discover now! #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
A special place for art and silence in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr opens St. Ludgerus for encounters, exchanges, and new perspectives. Free entry. #Ruhrgebiet

Zeltfestival Ruhr 2026
The white city by the lake calls: At the Zeltfestival Ruhr 2026, music, culinary treats, and festival flair await at Lake Kemnader. 21.08.–06.09.2026. #ZfR

Triennale Teens Talk
Young festival voices, theater proximity, and Ruhrtriennale atmosphere in Wonderland Bochum: Triennale Teens Talk on 09/05/2026, free admission. Discover now! #Ruhrtriennale

Democracy & Poetry
An evening for language and attitude in Bochum's Pauluskirche: Democracy & Poetry combines literary depth with a special atmosphere. 05.09.2026, free entry. #Poetry #Bochum

25 Years of Rock Classic Allstars
25 years of Rock Classic Allstars outdoors in Bochum: big rock hits, strong voices, and summer vibes at the open-air stage. #RockClassicAllstars #Bochum

Ruhr Diamonds
New Ruhr sounds, free stage, and strong summer vibes at Wonderland Bochum. Ruhr Diamonds on 09/05/2026, free entry. #Ruhrtriennale

Turbine Hall Concerts in Bochum
Bochum experiences a night full of fine live moments in the Turbine Hall: curated acts, special acoustics, and festival flair. 05.09.2026, from 7.50 Euro. #Ruhrtriennale #Bochum

Island of Youth
Bochum dances again: Island of Youth at Schlegel Culture Club brings funk, disco, and house to the floor. 09.05.2026, from 9:30 PM. #BochumNight

Down The Rabbit Hole X Cute Community Radio
Bochum dances freely: Down The Rabbit Hole X Cute Community Radio brings club culture, community, and festival feeling to Wonderland. 5.9.2026, free entry. #Bochum #Clubnight

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at the Gethsemane Church Bochum

Eternal Sounds
Bochum Listens: Eternal Sounds Connects Sound Art, Mining History, and AR into a Unique Exhibition Experience. 06.09.2026, free entry. #Bochum #Art

Path of Coal
Bochum becomes the stage for strong industrial culture: Path of Coal shows photography in the Malakow tower. Free admission, starting from 06.09.2026. #IndustrialCulture

Sunday Dancers
Bochum dances on Sunday morning: Sunday Dancers brings together movement, festival flair, and industrial scenery. 06.09.2026, live at Dampfgebläsehaus. #Bochum #Ruhrtriennale

Uncanny Shifts
Art Meets Present: Uncanny Shifts at the Ruhrtriennale in Bochum Opens New Perspectives on Change and City. September 6, 2026, free admission. Mark your calendar. #Ruhrtriennale #Bochum

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Anna Church Bochum
Contemporary art meets church space: Manifesta 16 Ruhr makes St. Anna in Bochum a place for dialogue and new perspectives. Free admission. #Manifesta16

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
Experience art and spirituality anew in Bochum: Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms St. Ludgerus into a place of encounter. Free entry, barrier-free. #Ruhrgebiet #Bochum

Guided Tours for Children and Adults at the Bochum Art Museum
Experience art, wonder, and discover together: The family tour at the Bochum Art Museum brings children and adults together. On 9/6/2026, children free. #FamilyTime

Just for Fun – Theater Workshop with Theater Traumbaum
Acting in theater, feeling presence, improvising together: Just for Fun invites Bochum to a lively workshop. 06.09.2026, 30 Euros. #Theater

Triennale Teens Talk
Young festival energy in Wonderland Bochum: Triennale Teens Talk brings together critique, encounters, and Ruhrtriennale flair. 6.9.2026, free admission. #Ruhrtriennale #Bochum
