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!

Open Bleck Church
Experience the rich history of the oldest Protestant church in Gelsenkirchen on September 13, 2026.

Westfalen Baroque - When Weapons Fall Silent
Immerse yourself in an evening full of baroque music with the caterva musica Ensemble at Schloss Horst.

Schmidt Show on Tour - The Original from the Reeperbahn
Join us on September 13, 2026, for the Schmidt Show in the KAUE Gelsenkirchen. Secure your tickets for this highlight!

Schmidt Show on Tour - The Original from the Reeperbahn
Experience the Schmidt Show - the original from the Reeperbahn on 13.09.2026 at KAUE Gelsenkirchen. Pure comedy and entertainment!

Consolfest – Season Opening 26/27
Experience the colorful hustle and bustle at the Consol Theater for the new season 26/27. With theater, live music, and exciting workshops!

Knirps-Treff: Kamishibai Storytelling Theater
Join the Knirps-Treff with Kamishibai Theater at the district library Buer on September 17, 2026. Ideal for parents and children.

Knirps Meeting: Parent-Child Meeting
The Knirps Meeting at the family center offers parents and children up to 3 years a platform for exchange and play.

Radical Hope: Art and Labor Struggle
Visit the exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen about the role of art in labor struggles. Free admission!

NightWash The Sing Thing Live in Gelsenkirchen
Experience an evening full of comedy and music in the Heilig Kreuz Church. NightWash The Sing Thing is coming to Gelsenkirchen!

Sunset Cruise on the Rhine-Herne Canal
Experience an evening boat tour with music and snacks on the Rhine-Herne Canal in Gelsenkirchen. A perfect opportunity to wind down the day leisurely.

Climate and Environment Day 2026
Join this special participatory festival that offers exciting workshops and children's activities in Gelsenkirchen.

Season Opening at the Music Theatre in the Revier
Experience the season opening with an impressive world premiere at MiR.

Climate and Environment Day 2026
Visit the family-friendly Climate and Environment Day with many hands-on offerings on September 19, 2026, at Biomass Park Hugo.

Season Opening MiR
Get excited for the new theatre season at the Music Theatre in the Revier. Start date is September 19, 2026.

Murder at Hellweg – Europe's largest international crime festival
Experience gripping readings and exciting discussions at Murder at Hellweg in Gelsenkirchen.

World Rhino Day at the ZOOM Erlebniswelt
Visit the ZOOM Erlebniswelt on September 20, 2026, for World Rhino Day and discover the world of the grass savanna.

Knirps-Treff
The Knirps-Treff in Gelsenkirchen offers a relaxed atmosphere for parents and children. Free of charge and no registration required.

1st Symphony Concert "Hollywood"
On September 21, 2026: Experience film music and symphonic sound in Gelsenkirchen.

Murder at Hellweg – Reading with Susanne Oswald
Join the reading with Susanne Oswald on September 22 at Schloss Horst, Gelsenkirchen. A must for crime fans!

Murder on the Hellweg - Reading with Susanne Oswald
Crime meets knitting love: Susanne Oswald brings tension, atmosphere, and goosebumps together at Castle Horst. 09/22/2026, from €14.90. #MurderOnTheHellweg #Reading

Talent Day 2026
Visit the Talent Day 2026 at the Sports Center Schürenkamp to meet various professions and companies.

New Colours Festival
Come to Musiktheater im Revier on September 24, 2026, and enjoy jazz and live music up close.

Hanno Busch Quartet & Friends - NEW COLOURS FESTIVAL
Discover the New Colours Festival with the Hanno Busch Quartet & Friends at the Musiktheater im Revier in Gelsenkirchen.

New Colours Festival – Concert at the Musiktheater im Revier
Visit the exciting New Colours Festival on September 24, 2026, at the Musiktheater im Revier, Gelsenkirchen. An evening full of musical diversity awaits you.
