Outside
24 Events in Outside in Gelsenkirchen - The Best Outdoor Events
Explore the best outdoor events and activities 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

Art-Culture-Mobile of the Gelsenkirchen Art School
Miscellaneous, June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Neighborhood Shop Schalke Gelsenkirchen should become more creative and colorful! That's why we regularly take our Art-Culture-Mobile out into the neighborhoods, where we make stops in public squares. Packed with a wide selection of materials, we primarily want to give local children the opportunity to express themselves artistically. No registration required! This event is free of charge. The legally responsible organizer of the eventArt-Culture-Mobile of the Gelsenkirchen Art Schoolis

Knirps Meeting
For parents with children aged 0 to 3 years

German in Everyday Life
Parent/Child Offer, June 30, 2026, 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Municipal Daycare Center for Children and Family Center "Lahrshof" In these meetings, everyday phrases and conversation situations are practiced in a cozy setting This appointment is free of charge. The legally responsible organizer of the event German in Everyday Life is GeKitaWildenbruchplatz 745875 Gelsenkirchen

Pilates
Parent/Child offer, June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Municipal Daycare Center for Children and Family Center Rotthauser Markt 18 Pilates course for adults. Group 1: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Group 2: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Registrations at the Family Center Rotthauser Markt under the phone number 0209 1208766

Meeting of the Local Prevention Council Horst
Citizen's consultation, June 30, 2026, 6:00 PM, Parish Hall St. Hippolytus The following agenda is planned: Welcome/ Formalities 1.) brief information on the working meeting of the Prevention Councils on May 19, 2026 2.) Status of the project 'Maintaining Social Peace' 3.) Collection of citizen petitions and concerns / suggestions 4.) Review of the last meeting 5.) Current topics Prevention Council Horst - trash bins at the comprehensive school are open - fireworks are being set off at night - parent taxi at the primary school 'Am Schloss Horst' – area swimming pool - parking situation – turnaround, Ilse-Kibgis-Platz, Market Square Horst-South - location of the blue waste bins, we would like to take up the suggestion from Hans-Georg Kouker again 6.) Discussion of the points mentioned under 3.) 7.) Miscellaneous / Various - advisory service on burglary protection - online event: 'Travel Safely – well prepared for vacation' This date is free of charge. Legally responsible organizer of the event Meeting of the Local Prevention Council Horst is

Between Shock and Beauty: The Birth of Abstraction
A free online lecture on Kandinsky and the birth of abstraction. On June 30, 2026, at 7 PM, discover how modern art began anew. #ArtHistory

Mobile Consultation
Direct, close, and free of charge: The Mobile Consultation brings citizen concerns to Ückendorf Market. On 01.07.2026 from 10 to 12 AM. #Gelsenkirchen

Tour of the new Jewish cemetery
A quiet faith experience in Gelsenkirchen: The tour of the new Jewish cemetery opens a view on mourning, remembrance, and Jewish tradition. July 1, 2026, free admission. #Gelsenkirchen #Judaism

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

Tours through the Bochumer Straße District
Discover Bochumer Straße in Gelsenkirchen-Ückendorf: History, Gründerzeit, and district transformation during a free tour on July 3, 2026. #Gelsenkirchen

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.

Alice Cooper “Alice’s Attic” Live 2026
Be there when Alice Cooper performs at the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen on July 9, 2026. A spectacular show awaits you!

Girlsdays at the Construction and Adventure Playground
Visit the Construction and Adventure Playground in Gelsenkirchen for an exciting Girlsdays full of fun and creativity!

Guided Tours of the IGA Grounds
Experience a guided tour in Nordsternpark Gelsenkirchen on July 12. Start at the Amphitheater, only 8 Euros.

Family Playground Festival
A family day full of fun and games awaits you at the playground festival in Gelsenkirchen-Buer. Perfect for parents and children!

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
Don’t miss the 80s live at Schalke on July 25, 2026. An unforgettable open-air in Gelsenkirchen!

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.

Fury in the Slaughterhouse: FURY LIVE TWENTY SIX
Attend the open-air concert of Fury in the Slaughterhouse on August 1, 2026, at the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen and enjoy pure rock music!

Fury Live Twenty Six
Don't miss the open-air concert of Fury in the Slaughterhouse on August 1st, 2026, at Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen. A must for rock fans!
