events
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
The Astronaut - Project Hail Mary
A space adventure with heart and mind: The Astronaut - Project Hail Mary brings excitement, humor, and great visuals to Gelsenkirchen. #Cinema
Art-Culture-Mobile of the Art School Gelsenkirchen
Free art fun for families in Schalke: The Art-Culture-Mobile invites children to paint, create, and discover. 07/05/2026, no registration. #FamilyTime #CreativeFun
Summer Festival of the Carnival Youth
A cheerful family afternoon in Gelsenkirchen: The Summer Festival of the Carnival Youth brings games, action, and summer vibes to the Erich Kästner House. Free, child-friendly, and full of fun. #FamilyTime
OPEN HOUSE at Atelier MeerBlick: Art, Encounter, and Summer Atmosphere at Halfmannshof
Art, conversation, and summer atmosphere at Atelier MeerBlick: OPEN HOUSE invites you to the exhibition opening with René Sikkes and Gabi Tautorat. On 05.07.2026, free entry. #Exhibition
The Future Garden Gelsenkirchen - The Future Site of the International Garden Exhibition (IGA)
Discover Gelsenkirchen's Future Garden on the Emscher Island: Industrial history, new open spaces, and IGA 2027 in transition. 07.05.2026, 8 Euro. Register now! #Gelsenkirchen
Open Bleckkirche
A quiet Sunday full of faith and history at the Bleckkirche Gelsenkirchen: free, open, and heartfelt. July 5, 2026, 15:00. #Faith #Church
City Tours in Double-Decker Bus
Experience Gelsenkirchen from a new perspective: The double-decker tour leads to industrial icons, Schloss Berge, and city history. On July 5, 2026, at 3:45 PM. #Gelsenkirchen
Organ Tour with Short Concert
A special summer date in Gelsenkirchen-Buer: Organ tour and short concert with Carsten Böckmann, free of charge and full of sound magic. #Gelsenkirchen
Overcoming Colonial Continuities. Shaping the Future.
A free lecture in Gelsenkirchen: Serge Palasie sheds light on colonial continuities and global inequality. 05.07.2026, open to all. #Gelsenkirchen #Decolonization