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

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

Creative holiday time for children in Gelsenkirchen: In the crochet course, own projects are created with lots of learning fun and pride. August 10–14, 2026, 10 €. #FamilyTime

Vacation time with imagination in Gelsenkirchen: Children aged 8 and above will crochet their own project from August 10 to 14. Creative, child-friendly, proud! #FamilyTime

Free creative course at the Family Center Rotthauser Markt: Children's Clothing Made by Yourself brings practice, everyday life, and family education together. 12.08.2026, 08:30 AM. #FamilyTime

Free help with clear guidance: A barrier-free advisory center for health questions awaits at Sankt Marien-Hospital Buer on 12.08.2026. #Gelsenkirchen #Health

Orientation and direct help for new arrivals in Schalke: The free consultation on 12.08.2026 connects counseling, accompaniment, and clear pathways. #Gelsenkirchen

Free game morning in Horst: board games, conversations, and community in a relaxed atmosphere. On August 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM. #Gelsenkirchen #Seniors

Little hands, big joy: At the crochet workshop in Gelsenkirchen, a personal vacation project is created. 12.08.2026, 10-12 AM, 10 Euros. #Familytime

Get active for free in Bulmker Park: Movement in Bulmke Hüllen brings fresh energy, simple exercises, and good vibes to the community. #Gelsenkirchen

Colors, imagination, and vacation joy in Gelsenkirchen: The Brush Party invites children aged 8 and up to paint and experiment. 12.08.2026, €10. #FamilyTime

Bingo, encounters, and family time in Schalke: On 12.08.2026, the neighborhood store invites you to join for free. #FamilyTime #Gelsenkirchen

Free, direct and close: The KOD office hour in Gelsenkirchen opens the space for questions and concerns from everyday life. #Gelsenkirchen #KOD

An hour just for sound, silence, and attention: NOW! Space to Grow opens a special cultural space in Gelsenkirchen. #Gelsenkirchen #Culture

A summer evening full of live energy at the Cultural Beer Garden Buer: CoN brings rock and pop classics to the stage outdoors. 12.08.2026, tickets from 13 Euro. #Gelsenkirchen #OpenAir

On August 13, 2026, an exciting environmental event awaits families and children in Gelsenkirchen. Active participation is requested!

Festival, August 13, 2026, 7:30 PM, Cultural Beer Garden For the seventh time, the Friends of Rock am Dom initiate the open-air small arts stage in Urbanus Park in front of the Michaelshaus. Cultural Beer Garden means beer tent equipment, beverage and food stalls, and a large stage offering a varied program. For all culture fans, there is a colorful mix of live music, readings, comedy, talks, and quizzes. Benni Stark on the way to becoming a regular player! Benni begins his new program "Already funny when it's funny" exactly where his last program left off - right in the midst of comedy gold! Quick-witted, funny, and always with a touch of improvisation, he takes the audience on a journey through the craziest and most absurd sides of everyday life. The legally responsible organizer of the event Cultural Beer Garden - Benni Stark is the Friends of Rock am Dom Gelsenkirchen e.V. St. Urbanus Domplatte 45894 Gelsenkirchen

Direct exchange in the neighborhood: The mobile KOD office hours in Gelsenkirchen are free and citizen-oriented. 13.08.2026, 10 AM–12 PM. #Gelsenkirchen #KOD

Summer, yarn, and a lot of pride: In Gelsenkirchen, children aged 8 and older crochet their own project. 10.08.2026 to 14.08.2026, 10 Euros. #FamilyTime

Colors, brushes, and a lot of imagination: The Brush Party in Gelsenkirchen becomes a creative moment for children from 8 years. 13.08.2026, 10 euros. #FamilyTime

Discover volunteering live in Schalke: Information, exchange, and concrete opportunities at the Sozialwerk St. Georg. Free on 08/13/2026. #Gelsenkirchen

Listen to stories, get creative, and enjoy time together: Families will experience a free library afternoon full of imagination in Horst on August 13, 2026. #FamilyTime #Gelsenkirchen

Watch stories, listen, craft: Kamishibai in Buer gives families a calm, creative afternoon from age 3. Free of charge, lovingly designed, child-friendly. #FamilyTime

Citizen-friendly, direct, and free of charge: The KOD consultation in Gelsenkirchen clarifies questions regarding order on-site. #Gelsenkirchen

Discover Haus Reichstein in Gelsenkirchen: free tour, founding era, renovation, and urban history in 90 minutes. Secure your spot now. #Gelsenkirchen