24 Events in Outside in Gelsenkirchen - The Best Outdoor Events

An art project about tolerance, respect, and understanding: Angels of Cultures comes to Gelsenkirchen. Free of charge, impressive, and touching. #Art

Join us for an exclusive morning safari at ZOOM Erlebniswelt and experience the everyday life of the zoo up close.

Information on volunteering at the St. Georg Social Work

Discover the ZOOM Adventure World early in the morning: 90 minutes safari, animal sounds, and exclusive insights in Gelsenkirchen. 14.05.2026, €38. Book now. #Gelsenkirchen #ZOOMAdventureWorld

A free hike through Gelsenkirchen with history, nature, and mining culture awaits you on May 14, 2026. #Gelsenkirchen #Hiking

For parents with children aged 0 to 3 years

Delight meets neighborhood history: Discover Ückendorf with five tastings, exciting local stories, and authentic Ruhr area flair. 15.05.2026, 4 PM, €45. #Gelsenkirchen #Ückendorf

Don't miss: Saltatio Mortis live at the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen. Part of the Castle Tour 2026. Get your tickets now!

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

Experience enjoyment and history in Gelsenkirchen City: Culinary city tours with five tastings, exciting locations, and plenty of Ruhr area flair. Book now! #Gelsenkirchen

Miscellaneous, May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, the neighborhood store Schalke Gelsenkirchen is to become more creative and colorful! Therefore, we regularly take our Art-Culture-Mobile out into the neighborhoods, where we make stops in public squares. Packed with a wide range of materials, we especially 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 event Art-Culture-Mobile of the Gelsenkirchen Art School is

Opera/Operetta, May 17, 2026, 6:00 PM, Music Theatre in the Revier (MiR) - Main House What happens when grand opera and video game mechanics meet in a fairy tale world? And what if power games and the spreading of unconventional truths were practiced there as a matter of course? Prince Tamino has reached a new level. At the request of the Queen of the Night, he must rescue the kidnapped Pamina from the clutches of the "wise ruler" Sarastro. Unknowingly, he finds himself in a world full of trials, magic, and opposing forces – and must learn that truth is often a matter of perspective. With the help of the magic flute and accompanied by his somewhat unwilling companion Papageno, he attempts to navigate an intolerant system full of trials, manipulation, and political (self-)staging – a game with ever-changing rules. As Tamino faces new challenges, the imprisoned Pamina begins to rebel... Together with the MiR.LAB, which explores new forms of music theater at the intersection of participation, art, and digital technology, MiR presents Mozart's "German opera" as a fairy tale and dystopian open-world simulation. In a stage design inspired by historical paintings and Baroque theater sets, with interactive screens and imaginative costumes, a satirical play unfolds on the search for truth, self-empowerment, and the question of how to find one's moral compass in a complex world. Perfect for opera newcomers, gaming fans, and anyone wanting to rediscover the beloved classic. Info: 0209 / 4097 200

Experience the Corporate Hike Day in Gelsenkirchen: Hiking and team building in the beautiful Resser Mark.

An evening for smart minds: The online lecture "Give peace a chance!" connects war history, conflict research, and peace ideas. 18.05.2026, free of charge. #Peace #Gelsenkirchen

An evening about proximity, small towns, and democracy: Simon Strauß reads online at vhs.wissen-live on 18.05.2026 at 19:30, free of charge. #Literature #Reading

Parent/Child offer, May 19, 2026, 00:00, City day care center for children and family center Rotthauser Markt 18 For all adults who want to practice the German language. Registrations at the family center Rotthauser Markt under the phone number 0209 1208766 This appointment is free of charge. The legally responsible organizer of the event German for Everyday Life is

A free online lecture on Surrealism, dream logic, and the unconscious. Art, poetry, and myths meet on May 19, 2026. #ArtHistory #Surrealism

Parent/Child Offer, May 20, 2026, 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Municipal Daycare Center for Children and Family Center Auf der Hardt 134-136 Basic education in handling the sewing machine, creating patterns, cutting and finishing bags, simple garments to coats and costumes as well as mending, e.g. pants and skirts. Offer for adults Registrations at the Family Center Auf der Hardt under the phone number 0209 811551

For parents with children aged 12 to 18 months

Discover the literary side of Gelsenkirchen during a guided walk with texts by Lisa Klosterkötter.

Come to the Rock Hard Festival 2026 at the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen and experience international metal at its finest.

Music, dance, and more at the Cultural Picnic at Consol. Enjoy a relaxed festival in Gelsenkirchen.

Unique insights behind the scenes of the Musiktheater, the ZOOM Erlebniswelt, and the Police Headquarters.

GEspaña brings Spanish flair to Gelsenkirchen. From May 29 to 31, a colorful program awaits the whole family.