Festive
12 Events in Festive in Gelsenkirchen - The Best Festive Events
Join the most festive and celebratory events in Gelsenkirchen.

District Festival West
Experience a free neighborhood festival for all age groups with a great family program.

Opera on fire
An evening full of Belcanto, operetta, and new voices at the MiR Gelsenkirchen: Opera on fire ignites great music theater on 16.05.2026. From €16. #Opera

The Wizard of Oz (Premiere)
Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion conquer the stage at Consol Theater. Premiere on 17.05.2026, ticket 9 €. #TheaterMagic #Gelsenkirchen

Monty Python's Not the Messiah
A cult evening full of British wit, baroque music, and quirky satire at MiR Gelsenkirchen. On 19.05.2026 at 19:30 from 16 €. #Theater

ECKART VON HIRSCHHAUSEN – MUSIC MAKES HAPPY
Attend the charity concert by Eckart von Hirschhausen and enjoy music and entertainment for a good cause.

Rock Hard Festival 2026
The Rock Hard Festival returns to the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen from May 22-24, 2026. Join us for three days full of rock and metal!

GEspaña - Street Festival and Open Sunday
GEspaña brings Spanish flair to Gelsenkirchen. From May 29 to 31, a colorful program awaits the whole family.

District Festival South
Visit the District Festival South in Gelsenkirchen and enjoy a free, family-friendly open-air experience with a diverse program.

YouthClassicalFestival Gelsenkirchen – Overture
Discover classical music at the YouthClassicalFestival in Gelsenkirchen from June 19 to 21, 2026. Free concerts and masterclasses await you.

Helene Fischer - 360° Stadium Tour 2026
Don't miss the amazing concert of Helene Fischer at the VELTINS-Arena Gelsenkirchen on June 23, 2026.

ExtraSchicht – The Long Night of Industrial Culture
Dive into the ExtraSchicht on June 27, 2026, in Gelsenkirchen. Experience a night full of light art and culture in Nordsternpark.

The Grand Finale
Attend the impressive finale of The Grand Finale on June 28 at Musiktheater im Revier and experience an unparalleled blend of ballet and theater.
