24 Events in October in Gelsenkirchen - Events & Activities in October 2026

Time for children's laughter, exchange, and new impulses: At the free Knirps-Treff in Gelsenkirchen, families with children up to three years meet. Discover together now! #FamilyTime

Yarn, coffee, and good conversations: Knitting Nancy & Co brings creative people together in the Horst Community Library. Free entry on October 1, 2026. #Gelsenkirchen

Discover at the Neighborhood Store Schalke how volunteering strengthens community and offers real participation opportunities. October 1, 2026, admission free. #Volunteering

Chop, stir, taste: At the autumn cooking event in Gelsenkirchen, children aged 4 to 6 experience delightful family time. Free of charge on October 1, 2026 – sign up now! #FamilyTime

Discover nature, create creatively, and become active together: The Environmental Scouts invite you to the neighborhood store Schalke on October 1. Free admission, participation explicitly welcomed. #Gelsenkirchen #EnvironmentalScouts

Questions, hints or complaints regarding public safety? In the district office Mitte, Gelsenkirchen offers direct exchange with the order service. Free entry. #Gelsenkirchen

Historic church spaces, new ideas, and exciting perspectives: Experience the lecture on architectural culture in Gelsenkirchen live at die flora on October 1. Free admission, registration required. #Gelsenkirchen

Music, readings, and performances come together: Experience six acts at the Open Stage Gelsenkirchen in Wohnzimmer GE. Free admission, hat donations welcome. #OpenStage

The Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen showcases works by students and established artists. Admission is free.

Direct contact instead of long paths: At the free Municipal Order Service consultation in Gelsenkirchen, safety, order, and concrete concerns are addressed. Mark the date now! #Gelsenkirchen

Little explorers meet relaxed family time: At the free Knirps-Meeting in Gelsenkirchen, it's about exchange, development, and children's laughter. #FamilyTime

Concrete orientation from health questions at the Family Office Gelsenkirchen: free, respectful counseling on October 2 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. #Gelsenkirchen

Between financial markets, horoscopes, and starry skies, a journey to MoonCon begins at the Consol Theater. Experience cryptolike – to the moon from 14 years. #Theater

Imaginative stories in German and Turkish: On October 2, children in Gelsenkirchen will experience a free reading hour full of awe, joy in language, and closeness. Register now! #FamilyExperience

Experience Buer with all your senses: Historical places, exciting stories, and diverse samples await you on the culinary city tour on October 2, 2026. Discover now! #Gelsenkirchen

Discover Gelsenkirchen's Bochumer Straße with people from the neighborhood: Gründerzeit, Holy Cross Church, and hidden stories with free admission. #Gelsenkirchen

Six hours of rock, pop, and hits with strong Horster acts, food, drinks, and chill-out areas: The Music Night 2026 will be a grand live evening. #HorsterMusicNight

Contemporary art, historic spaces, and an open question: Why Are You Here? invites you to the Old Villa of the Gelsenkirchen Art Museum. Vernissage on October 2, free entry. #GelsenkirchenArtMuseum

Health, humor, and live music meet at KAUE Gelsenkirchen: Doc Esser and Band invite you to a special stage evening. #DocEsser

Dive into the enchanting world of Pinocchio, performed at the Heilig-Kreuz Church. Perfect for families!

The New Philharmonic Westphalia invites young listeners and their stuffed animals to the family concert at the Music Theatre in the Ruins.

On October 3, 2026, Rock am Bahnwerk returns to Gelsenkirchen. Look forward to live rock at KAUE.

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

Finding one's own words, sharing perspectives, and making strong voices visible: The free writing workshop in irgendDorf Gelsenkirchen invites youth aged 15 and above. #Literature