19 Events in Festive in Gelsenkirchen - The Best Festive Events

A weekend full of fantasy in Castle Horst: Pott Phantastika connects readings, book prize, and cosplay. September 26–27, 2026, free admission. #Fantasy

Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Scene Feel at Schloss Horst: The Pott Phantastika opens its doors with free entry, audience award, and cosplay. #Fantasy

Service, remembrance, local history, and music: The Allenstein Annual Meeting brings people together in Gelsenkirchen and tunes into the anniversary year 2027. Free admission. #Allenstein

A creative family outing full of manga, cosplay, and children's laughter in Buer: On 09/26/2026, a free participation day with many highlights awaits. #FamilyTime

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

Youth culture to participate in at Spunk Gelsenkirchen: nachtfrequenz26 brings creativity, encounters, and festival feeling for young people aged 12. Free entry. #nachtfrequenz

Experience Alban Berg's masterpiece "Wozzeck" on September 27, 2026, at Musiktheater im Revier in Gelsenkirchen.

An evening full of color, sound, and movement: Blue at the Music Theatre at Revier leads through the house and makes Gelsenkirchen a total work of art. #Theatre

A creative family afternoon in Schalke: The Art-Culture-Mobile invites children to paint, craft, and try out. Free, open, and full of fun learning. #FamilyTime

An evening full of great voices and fine operetta moments in the Apostle Church Gelsenkirchen. Rosenband delights with free admission and a special atmosphere. #Gelsenkirchen

Look forward to the ABBA "Dancing Queen" show on October 1, 2026, at the Heilig-Kreuz Church.

Look forward to the greatest ABBA hits live at the Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche in Gelsenkirchen. An evening full of musical memories.

Historical games, pottery, fairy tales, and music: Families discover little wonders at Schloss Horst on October 3 for free and full of learning fun. #DoorsOpenWithTheMouse

Giacomo Puccini's dramatic opera Tosca celebrates its premiere on October 18, 2026, in Gelsenkirchen. Central themes include love, power, persecution, and betrayal.

Visit Monty Python's Not the Messiah at the Music Theater in the Region. A show full of humor and music.

Experience a magical Halloween at ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen with fascinating light effects!

Let yourself be enchanted by the special spooky atmosphere at the Gelsenkirchen Zoo!

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