24 Events in August in Gelsenkirchen - Events & Activities in August 2026

Sun, technology, and children's laughter in Gelsenkirchen: In the Solar Workshop, families build a solar car and experience creative learning fun. August 17, 2026, 2-5 PM, free of charge. Register now! #FamilyExperience

An afternoon full of stories and presence at Alfred-Zingler-Haus: Saskia Leder sets strong impulses on fighting and attitude. August 17, 2026, 2:30 PM, free entry. Secure your spot now! #Gelsenkirchen #Literature

Direct exchange with the Municipal Security Service in Gelsenkirchen: free consultation hour on August 17, 2026, in the District Service Office West. #Gelsenkirchen #CitizenDialogue

Free citizen consultation at the IPA building: The Municipal Ordinance Service will listen directly on 08/17/2026 in Gelsenkirchen. #Gelsenkirchen #KOD

An intense historical drama at Schauburg Filmpalast: Rose tells about identity, freedom, and social pressure. August 17, 2026, 5:45 PM, €7.50. #Cinema #Gelsenkirchen

A summer evening full of organ sound in Gelsenkirchen-Buer: The Buerscher Organ Summer brings Buxtehude and Pachelbel live to the Propsteikirche. Free admission! #Gelsenkirchen #Orgelsommer

Colors, letters, street art: In the graffiti workshop of the Art School Gelsenkirchen, personal styles and strong motifs are created. 18.08.2026, 10-12 AM, 10 €. #ArtSchoolGelsenkirchen

A free breakfast, open conversations, and genuine closeness: The meeting café in Gelsenkirchen strengthens community and well-being. #Gelsenkirchen #Seniors

Direct, free, and close to the neighborhood: The KOD consultation hour in Gelsenkirchen offers space for tips, questions, and complaints. Be there live on August 18, 2026. #Gelsenkirchen

Reliable help for expecting and young families in Gelsenkirchen: The midwife consultation at the Buer Town Hall offers free advice, barrier-free access, and plenty of security. #FamilyTime

Upcycling, sculpture, and urban space in Gelsenkirchen: BAU!halle invites you to participate. Free on 18.08.2026, creative and open. #Upcycling #Art

Art grows with you: NOW! Room to Grow opens a view of a living art forest in Gelsenkirchen. Free entry, participation explicitly encouraged. #Szeniale2026

French film magic at Schauburg Filmpalast: Ticket to Life tells of farewell, coincidence, and new hope. 08/18/2026, from 7.50 €. #Cinema

An evening full of language art in irgendDorf Gelsenkirchen: Words become actions, poems become presence. Free on 18.08.2026 at 7 PM. #Literature

A creative morning for family ideas in Gelsenkirchen: Children's Clothing Made by Yourself at the Family Center Rotthauser Markt. Free on 08/19/2026. #FamilyTime

Free health consultation in Buer: The navigation center provides barrier-free, neutral, and personal assistance. On 19.08.2026 from 09 to 13 o'clock. #Gelsenkirchen

A helpful morning for new arrivals in Schalke: advice in the mother tongue, accompaniment, and orientation on 19.08.2026. Free, no registration needed. #Gelsenkirchen

Learn, speak, and arrive in German: The Intercultural Language Café in Horst creates encounters and security in everyday life. Free on 19.08.2026. #Gelsenkirchen #LanguageCafé

Colors, letters, style: In Gelsenkirchen, graffiti becomes a holiday adventure for young creatives. 19.08.2026, 10–12 am, 10 €. #Streetart #Art

A free morning full of games, conversations, and encounters in Horst. Ideal for seniors who enjoy community and a quiet library atmosphere. #Seniors

Free Bingo for young and old at the community store Schalke: shared excitement, short distances, and joyful family time on 19.08.2026. #FamilyTime

Free of charge and close by: The Municipal Safety Service personally welcomes residents in Horst. Questions, suggestions, complaints - directly on site. #Gelsenkirchen

Direct exchange in the heart of Gelsenkirchen: The mobile consultation of the KOD invites to Heinrich-König-Platz on August 19, 2026. Free of charge, approachable, informative. #Gelsenkirchen

Upcycling, excursion, and community: An animal sculpture is being created at BAU!halle in Gelsenkirchen. On 19.08.2026 from 3 PM, free of charge. #Gelsenkirchen