Featured Events

Art, protest, and solidarity in a powerful exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen. Radical Hope opens on June 12, 2026, at 7 PM, free admission. #Art

An open art space is growing in Gelsenkirchen: BGK shows The Forest as an installation, process, and vision of the future. Free from August 02, 2026. #Art

Art Companions in the workshop Gelsenkirchen: Painting, drawing and Ruhr area memory in dialogue. Opening on 04.09.2026, free admission. #Art

New art, open space, lively encounters: friends not food starts at Kunstkiosk Gelsenkirchen. Exhibition opening on 05.09.2026, free admission. #Art #Gelsenkirchen

A tea garden becomes an art space: In Gelsenkirchen, Manifesta 16 Ruhr connects plant knowledge, encounter, and participatory art. #Manifesta16

Free advice at the Family Office Gelsenkirchen: On September 4, 2026, the guidance center provides barrier-free and neutral assistance for health-related questions. #Gelsenkirchen

Direct exchange in the neighborhood: The free IPA office hours bring the Municipal Regulatory Service to Ückendorf. Note the date and come by. #Gelsenkirchen #Ückendorf

An exciting biopic full of music, glory, and shadows awaits you at Schauburg Filmpalast. Michael depicts the rise of a pop legend. #Cinema #MichaelJackson

Direct contact to the city of Gelsenkirchen: The KOD office hour in West gets your questions to the point. Free of charge on 09/07/2026, 2:30 PM. #Gelsenkirchen

Ückendorf becomes an idea laboratory: The Summer School 2026: Place Here! connects participation, architectural culture, and urban development. Free, creative, and close to the people. #Gelsenkirchen #ArchitecturalCulture

Circus in the Region for Seniors: Acrobatics, animals, enjoyment, and good conversations in Gelsenkirchen. September 4, 2026, 40 euros. #Seniors

Curious about technology, without pressure? Discussion and Gaming invites seniors in Gelsenkirchen to coffee, conversation, and digital discovery. #Seniors

A free game morning in Horst: board games, encounters, and barrier-free access await on September 9, 2026. #Seniors

Discover Gelsenkirchen with all senses: historical city, five tasting samples, and strong Ruhr area atmosphere. 04.09.2026, 3:00 PM. #Gelsenkirchen #CityTour

Gelsenkirchen in a different way: The flashlight tour through the Bochumer Straße District combines history, atmosphere, and real neighborhood. Free on 04.09.2026, 17:30. #Gelsenkirchen #CityTour

Discover art, churches, and neighborhood history in Gelsenkirchen: The free Manifesta Open Walk connects architecture, encounters, and Ruhr area atmosphere. #Manifesta16

Discover Buer with all your senses: city history, culinary stops, and Ruhr area atmosphere await on 05.09.2026 starting from Buer Town Hall. #Gelsenkirchen

Industrial culture up close in Gelsenkirchen: Discover the New Mine Westerholt with local history, washhouse, and gatehouse. 05.09.2026, 5 €. #Ruhrgebiet

Pet animals, feel nature, marvel together: Experience the Farm at Ziegenmichelhof brings great joy to little explorers. #FamilyTime #Gelsenkirchen

Play, movement, and fresh air for families in Gelsenkirchen: The Mobile Youth Work Offer turns Ilse-Kibigs-Platz into a meeting point. Free on 09/04/2026. #FamilyTime

Tapping, sawing, buzzing: In Gelsenkirchen, families build a wild bee hotel together and get to know wild bees up close. Free from 7 years old. #FamilyTime

Puzzling, running, wondering: The treasure hunt at Rungenberghalde gives fathers and children quality time, knowledge of nature, and children's laughter. Free on 09/05/2026. #FamilyTime #Gelsenkirchen

A colorful crafting morning for children aged 6 and up in Gelsenkirchen: cardboard, wool, and foils are turned into little artworks. Experience family joy now! #Gelsenkirchen #childcourse

Free jazz evening with groove and depth at the Alfred-Zingler-Haus Gelsenkirchen. Melodies, solos, and strong live atmosphere on September 4, 2026. #Jazz

Experience the Rock Orchestra Ruhrgebeat in an energetic open-air concert at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheater.

Experience the New Philharmonic Westphalia live in the park at Matthäuskirche. A diverse classical program awaits you.

Experience live the New Philharmonic Westphalia with a program of classical, operetta, and film music in Gelsenkirchen.

On September 5th, the Rock Orchestra Ruhrgebeat takes over the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheater. Look forward to an energetic evening!

Join the GMC 49 on September 5 in Gelsenkirchen for exciting MMA fights and an unforgettable event!

Watch the exciting Bundesliga match FC Schalke 04 against Sport-Club Freiburg live in Gelsenkirchen.

Fresh air, movement, and community: The SGV Gelsenkirchen hikes start at the Buer Town Hall. Free, easy, and ideal for an active Saturday. #Hiking

Together through Gelsenkirchen's Southeast: The SGV hike starts at the main station and is free. Fresh air, community, and pure Ruhr area feeling. #Gelsenkirchen #Hiking

Join us on a guided hike and discover the hidden gems of Ückendorf in Gelsenkirchen!

Celebrate the mix of music, literature, and art in the green with the Querbeet Summer Light Festival on September 5th in Gelsenkirchen!

Visit the Querbeet Sommerlicht Festival in Gelsenkirchen-Ückendorf and enjoy music, literature, and art outdoors.

Querbeet Summer Light 2026 brings music, literature, and art to Gelsenkirchen's green oasis. Free entry, open-air, and full of neighborhood flair. #Gelsenkirchen #CulturalFestival

Dog love, animal welfare, and club atmosphere: The Summer Festival for Mediterranean Dogs invites on 06.09.2026 to Gelsenkirchen-Resse. Adults 5 Euros, children and dogs free. #DogEvent #Gelsenkirchen

Experience the Folkfield Festival with folk, medieval, and rock music at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheater.

Join your family for an exciting rally at the ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen. Discover more about nature and species conservation.

The Knirps-Treff offers parents a platform to exchange and receive valuable advice. Join us!

A relaxed morning for parents with toddlers. Share experiences and enjoy the time together!

Experience playful hours with your child at the Knirps Meeting in Gelsenkirchen. Join for free now!

Join the neighborhood and family festival in Gelsenkirchen-Ückendorf. Free activities and meetings await you!

A quiet Sunday full of faith, history, and encounters: The Open Bleck Church in Gelsenkirchen opens its doors. Free entry. #Gelsenkirchen #Church

Free citizens' consultation in Horst: dialogue, prevention, and open encounters in the DITIB community. On 09/08/2026 at 6:00 PM. #Gelsenkirchen #Horst

An evening full of city history, memories, and lively conversations at Michaelshaus. Free on 09.09.2026 at 5:00 PM. #Gelsenkirchen #History

The kick-off reading of the Writer-in-Residence program 2026 in Gelsenkirchen, presented by Nora Schramm. Experience an inspiring evening.

On September 15, 2026, Nora Schramm introduces herself in Gelsenkirchen as the new Writer in Residence. Free entry at Rosamunde.

Experience gripping readings and exciting discussions at Murder at Hellweg in Gelsenkirchen.

Attend the exciting reading by Andreas Gruber at the Musiktheater im Revier. Part of the international crime festival Murder at Hellweg.

Experience an evening full of comedy and music in the Heilig Kreuz Church. NightWash The Sing Thing is coming to Gelsenkirchen!

Visit the cheerful comedy show THE PHYSIOPATH at the Heilig-Kreuz Church Gelsenkirchen. Discover everyday comedy around health.