When does the 9th Querbeet Cultural Festival take place?

The festival runs from July 3, 2026, to July 12, 2026. The kickoff starts on July 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the festival take place?

The venue is the Metropolengarten auf Dahlbusch e.V. at Steeler Straße 61, Entrance Am Dahlbusch, in Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen.

How much do the tickets cost?

Admission is free. The festival is freely accessible.

What program points are announced?

At the kickoff, singing with Bianca Körner, dances with Junko, as well as Kaye Ree & Amir are announced. There will also be cabaret and other cultural formats from music, dance, literature, and visual arts.

Is there a children's program?

Yes, there is also a workshop for primary school children included in the program.

Is the festival an open-air event?

Yes, the Querbeet Cultural Festival takes place in the Metropolengarten as a cultural open-air experience.

Summer full of art and music: Querbeet transforms Rotthausen into a green stage

Name: 9th Querbeet Cultural Festival in the Metropolengarten
Start: 2026-07-03T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-13T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Metropolengarten auf Dahlbusch e.V.

A cultural festival that enchants Gelsenkirchen in summer

The 9th Querbeet Cultural Festival brings music, dance, literature, and visual arts to the Metropolengarten on Dahlbusch from July 3 to July 12, 2026. The open, free festival character, the green area in Rotthausen, and the deliberately diverse program make this multi-day experience a meeting point for culture fans, neighbors, and curious visitors.

Querbeet: This is what a summer sounds like in the Metropolengarten

The name says it all: Querbeet navigates through various cultural genres and focuses on atmosphere rather than distance. The festival kicks off on Friday with a small program, singing by Bianca Körner, and improvised dances by Junko from Cologne. The evening is filled with emotion right from the start with Kaye Ree & Amir, before the festival continues over the following days with cabaret, literature, and other formats.

A festival focused on diversity and closeness

As a cultural festival with a clear signature, Querbeet connects the large stage not with volume but with encounters. The green oasis of the Metropolengarten creates a relaxed festival atmosphere where the audience and art come together closely. This defines the tradition of this format: regional roots, artistic openness, and a community feeling that extends far beyond a single evening.

Program with character instead of mass routine

The festival emphasizes carefully selected contributions rather than interchangeable standard fare. Music meets literature, dance meets cabaret, children's programming meets visual arts. This mix gives the Querbeet Cultural Festival its special energy and makes it equally attractive for different age groups and cultural interests. For visitors, this results in a relaxed, yet inspiring open-air experience with a clear signature.

The Metropolengarten as a stage with its own life

The venue in Rotthausen significantly contributes to the atmosphere. The Metropolengarten on Dahlbusch represents a nature-shaped, community environment that provides the festival with a warm, almost familial framework. Instead of an anonymous large event, the audience here experiences a personal cultural environment with plenty of air, greenery, and space for genuine festival moments.

Conclusion: Culture felt live

The 9th Querbeet Cultural Festival is a lovingly curated summer format for everyone who appreciates diversity, closeness, and an open festival atmosphere. Anyone looking for a free multi-day experience with music, dance, literature, and art in Gelsenkirchen should not miss this date. It's best to come live and experience the Querbeet feeling for yourself.