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

Querbeet Summer Light 2026
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

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

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

Waldbühne Westerholt – Culture at the Mine: Four Days of Music and Literature
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

9th Querbeet Cultural Festival in the Metropolengarten
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

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

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

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

SummerSound 2026
Experience free musical summer nights in the idyllic city garden of Gelsenkirchen.

Rock at the Cathedral - Cultural Beer Garden 2026
Enjoy live music and comedy in a perfect summer atmosphere at the Cultural Beer Garden of Rock at the Cathedral in Gelsenkirchen.

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