6 Events in December in Gelsenkirchen - Events & Activities in December 2026
December 2026: The most beautiful events during Christmas time! 🎄 From Christmas markets to New Year's Eve parties – find your winter highlights!

Christmas Magic at Heiner's Beer Garden
4. Dec 20264. December 2026
From December 4 to 6, 2026, winter atmosphere awaits you at Heiner's Beer Garden in Gelsenkirchen. The kickoff includes a mulled wine party with a live DJ.
Festivals
€

29th Gelsenkirchen Christmas Circus
11. Dec 202611. December 2026
The Christmas Circus returns with a new show to Gelsenkirchen. Look forward to acrobatics, clowning, and festive family entertainment.
Kinder & Familien
€

Still Collins – The Best of Phil Collins & Genesis
12. Dec 202612. December 2026
Still Collins presents the most famous songs from the career of Phil Collins and Genesis at KAUE Gelsenkirchen. Date: December 12, 2026.
Konzerte
€

Jazz + Dinner with Ian Shaw
19. Dec 202619. December 2026
Ian Shaw combines a live concert with a shared dinner in a unique artistic atmosphere at Kunstraum Norten.
Konzerte
€

bett1.de Biathlon World Team Challenge 2026
30. Dec 202630. December 2026
On December 30, 2026, international biathlon top athletes will meet at the VELTINS-Arena with a winter village, DJs, hands-on activities, and live entertainment.
Sport
€

bett1.de Biathlon World Team Challenge in Schalke 2026
30. Dec 202630. December 2026
International top athletes will compete against each other on December 30, 2026, in the VELTINS-Arena. There will also be a winter village and live entertainment.
Sport
€
