11 Events in Festivals in Gelsenkirchen - The Biggest Festivals & Events

A summer festival full of music, literature, and art in the green heart of Gelsenkirchen! Querbeet Summer Light 2026 invites you to discover free of charge. #Festival #Gelsenkirchen

Industrial culture at night: The Extra Shift 2026 brings Gelsenkirchen to light. Light art, music, tours, and strong venues. #ExtraShift

A summery afternoon full of community at the Seniors' House Haunerfeldstraße: Music, activities, and good vibes from 2 PM. Free and warm-hearted. #Community

Four days of culture in the open air in Gelsenkirchen: Waldbühne Westerholt brings music, literature, and summer vibes to the mine. Tickets starting at 12 Euros. #WaldbühneWesterholt

Querbeet lights up Gelsenkirchen: Music, dance, literature, and art in the green. July 3 - July 12, 2026, free admission. Come by and experience culture up close. #QuerbeetFestival

Enjoy a weekend full of music and family programs at the district festival in Gelsenkirchen-Mitte.

Three days filled with music, art, and fun with family-friendly activities and an impressive height fireworks.

Celebrate the 80s at the VELTINS-Arena. Live acts and retro vibes on July 25, 2026.

Experience free musical summer nights in the idyllic city garden of Gelsenkirchen.

Enjoy live music and comedy in a perfect summer atmosphere at the Cultural Beer Garden of Rock at the Cathedral in Gelsenkirchen.

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