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

Shakespeare suddenly sounds very close: Caroll Vanwelden brings poetic jazz to Gelsenkirchen at the New Colours Festival. #NewColoursFestival

An evening full of dance, attitude, and festival atmosphere: The Szeniale Opening in Gelsenkirchen starts with We Who Do Not Belong. Free entry, strong art. #SZENIALE

Sound space meets groove: Bruce and Nighthawks unfold an evening full of depth and live magic at the New Colours Festival in KAUE Gelsenkirchen. #NewColoursFestival

Håkon Kornstad combines saxophone, flute, and voice into a unique experience. Attend the concert as part of the New Colours Festival.

Two days of free art in the heart of Gelsenkirchen: The SZENIALE 2026 fills Ückendorf with performances, music, readings, and encounters. Experience it for free! #Szeniale

Gelsenkirchen becomes a stage for youth culture: nachtfrequenz26 brings workshops, music, and creative energy to several places. Free on 26.09.2026. #YouthCulture

Explore Gelsenkirchen at Manifesta 16 Ruhr: a free Open Walk between art, neighborhood, and history. September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM. #Ruhrgebiet

Festival, September 27, 2026, 7:30 PM,werkstatt CHRISTIAN HAMMER GUITAR | DIMITRIJ MARKITATOV SAXOPHONE | ALEX MORSEY BASS | FETHI AK DRUMS Kaleidoscope – a poetic spark of virtuosity, longing, promising, and fulfilling at the same time. Four truly extraordinary musicians create a wide musical arc to elegantly and charmingly weave modern jazz with folkloric elements from Southeast Europe and the Orient. Kaleidoscope. Translated as 'seeing beautiful forms', can indeed be literally heard here as a brilliant fluctuation of all spectral colors, bundled in a captivating sound event. Jazz guitarist Christian Hammer, seemingly blessed in his search for beauty, found three powerful fellow musicians and thus a congenial lineup for his quartet. Saxophonist Dimitrij Markitantov connects in his spectacular playing modern jazz saxophone with the vibrant, shimmering sound of Southeast Europe. Embedded and surrounded by Christian Hammer's jazz guitar, which sometimes contrasts, sometimes complements, sometimes gently caresses, quietly probing, then again decidedly, powerfully, full of stylistic brilliance. Alex Morsey lays the impressive foundation of the music with double bass and tuba and, with his unique playing style, sets also solo highlights of overwhelming musicality. The rhythmic threads are held in the hands of Fethi Ak, who marks the framework with his breathtaking and fast-paced playing, opening the space for the interpretation of original compositions as well as arrangements from jazz and world music.

A weekend full of fantasy in Schloss Horst: book fair, author talks, cosplay, and audience award. On 27.09.2026 with free admission. #Fantasy

A Sunday Full of Sound Colors in Kunstraum Norten: Markus Stockhausen Meets Intense Improvisation and Festival Atmosphere. 09/27/2026, from 11:30 AM. #NewColoursFestival

Sound art meets industrial backdrop: Julian Maier-Hauff at the New Colours Festival in Gelsenkirchen. 09/27/2026, free of charge, intense, and surprising. #NewColoursFestival

Branches, fabrics, colors, and children's ideas come together to create a very special place: At Hüttenspiel, elementary school children together shape their own world. Free entry! #Manifesta16Ruhr

Experience the spectacular finale of the Olé party tour in the VELTINS-Arena. An event full of music and fun awaits you!

Discover the festive Christmas market in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy international specialties and crafts starting November 20, 2026.