Festivals
19 Events in Festivals in Gelsenkirchen - The Biggest Festivals & Events
Join the biggest festivals and cultural events in Gelsenkirchen.

Cultural Beer Garden - Charly's Rock & Pop Quiz
Music knowledge meets summer evening: Charly Rinne invites you to the Rock & Pop Quiz in Urbanus Park outdoors. Tickets from 7 Euros. #Gelsenkirchen #CulturalBeerGarden

Cultural Beer Garden Buer
Visit the Cultural Beer Garden Buer and enjoy a variety of cultural offerings in the open air.

SommerSound 2026 - Sarah McQuaid
A free summer evening full of folk and feeling: Sarah McQuaid performs at SommerSound in Gelsenkirchen's city park. Open air, relaxed, special. #SommerSound #Gelsenkirchen

SommerSound 2026 - Schnaftl Ufftschik
Summer, park, and brass energy: Schnaftl Ufftschik play at SommerSound 2026 in Stadtgarten Gelsenkirchen. Free open-air on August 16! #SommerSound #Gelsenkirchen

Family Day
A cheerful Family Day for young and old: game stations, bouncy castle, and summer atmosphere in Gelsenkirchen. Free on 21.08.2026. #Family #Children

5th Day of Kiosks in Gelsenkirchen
Celebrate the iconic kiosk culture in Gelsenkirchen on August 29 with snacks, drinks, and events.

Day of the Beverage Stalls
Discover the unique kiosk culture of the Ruhr area at the Day of the Beverage Stalls in Gelsenkirchen!

5th Day of the Beverage Stands
Celebrate the kiosk culture of the Ruhr area at the Day of the Beverage Stands in Gelsenkirchen! Experience a day full of culture and atmosphere.

Day of the Kiosks
Experience the colorful kiosk culture in Gelsenkirchen on August 29 with music and participatory activities.

Schlager Circus
The Schlager Circus unites captivating Schlager hits and circus atmosphere on August 30, 2026, at Revierpark Nienhausen.

Querbeet Summer Light
Celebrate the mix of music, literature, and art in the green with the Querbeet Summer Light Festival on September 5th in Gelsenkirchen!

Querbeet Summer Light 2026 in Gelsenkirchen
Querbeet Summer Light 2026 brings music, literature, and art to Gelsenkirchen's green oasis. Free entry, open-air, and full of neighborhood flair. #Gelsenkirchen #CulturalFestival

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

District Festival East
Experience the District Festival East on September 12 and 13, 2026, in the community garden areas with free activities and cultural delights.

District Festival East
Experience the District Festival East on September 12-13, 2026. Look forward to a colorful program with music, food, and fun for the whole family.

KOMMSE ÜCKEN?!
Don't miss the creative night in Ückendorf - with theater and parties on Bochumer Straße!

Season Opening MiR
Get excited for the new theatre season at the Music Theatre in the Revier. Start date is September 19, 2026.

New Colours Festival
Come to Musiktheater im Revier on September 24, 2026, and enjoy jazz and live music up close.

New Colours Festival: Jazz Evening
Experience a magical jazz night on September 25, 2026, at KAUE Gelsenkirchen.
