24 Events in September in Gelsenkirchen - Events & Activities in September 2026
September 2026: The best events for autumn's start! 🍂 From wine festivals to concerts – discover your event highlights!
GMC 49 - German MMA Championship
Experience GMC 49 live on September 5, 2026, at the GMC Arena, Gelsenkirchen. An unforgettable MMA experience!
FC Schalke 04 vs. Sport-Club Freiburg
Watch the exciting Bundesliga match FC Schalke 04 against Sport-Club Freiburg live in Gelsenkirchen.
Baumanns Hit Parade 2026 – Open-Air Concert
Experience live the New Philharmonic Westphalia with a program of classical, operetta, and film music in Gelsenkirchen.
Concert: Rock Orchestra Ruhrgebeat
On September 5th, the Rock Orchestra Ruhrgebeat takes over the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheater. Look forward to an energetic evening!
Querbeet Summer Light 2026 in Gelsenkirchen
Querbeet Summer Light 2026 brings music, literature, and art to Gelsenkirchen's green oasis. Free entry, open-air, and full of neighborhood flair. #Gelsenkirchen #CulturalFestival
Public Tour - Radical Hope: Art and Labor Struggle
Join the tour of the exhibition "Radical Hope" and explore the connection between art and labor struggle.
Great Explorer Day
Join your family for an exciting rally at the ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen. Discover more about nature and species conservation.
Great Discoverer Day at the ZOOM Experience World
Family experience with interactive stations and small rewards. Perfect for curious explorers!
Knirps-Treff
The Knirps-Treff offers parents a platform to exchange and receive valuable advice. Join us!
Knirps-Meet for Parents and Children
A relaxed morning for parents with toddlers. Share experiences and enjoy the time together!
Blue
Join us for the performance of 'Blue' at the Musiktheater im Revier. An evening full of artistic productions awaits you.
Knirps Meeting
Experience playful hours with your child at the Knirps Meeting in Gelsenkirchen. Join for free now!
Open Workshop on the City Center
Attend the workshop on September 9 to discuss the future of Gelsenkirchen's city center together.
Queer Film Festival - Fantasy
Visit the Queer Film Festival at the cultural space "die flora" in Gelsenkirchen and experience unique queer films.
Folkfield Festival
Experience the Folkfield Festival with folk, medieval, and rock music at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheater.
Folkfield Festival 2026 - Car Park Ticket
Visit the Folkfield Festival 2026 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheater and enjoy a unique music weekend.
Good and Evil
Join us as 'Good and Evil' is performed on September 12, 2026, in the Heilig-Kreuz Church in Gelsenkirchen.
District Festival East
Experience the District Festival East on September 12 and 13, 2026, in the community garden areas with free activities and cultural delights.
District Festival East
Experience the District Festival East on September 12-13, 2026. Look forward to a colorful program with music, food, and fun for the whole family.
KOMMSE ÜCKEN?!
Don't miss the creative night in Ückendorf - with theater and parties on Bochumer Straße!
5th Day of Neighborhood (NaBaTach) in Ückendorf
Join the neighborhood and family festival in Gelsenkirchen-Ückendorf. Free activities and meetings await you!
ICONS SHOW – Good and Evil
Join us at the ICONS SHOW in Gelsenkirchen. Experience unforgettable moments with music icons and support a good cause.
Open Monument Day in Gelsenkirchen
On September 13, 2026, historical sites in Gelsenkirchen open their doors. Discover for free!
Memorable Architecture - Romanesque and Gothic in Miniature
Experience Romanesque and Gothic architecture in miniature in the historic atmosphere of the Protestant Christ Church.