As in every month, Bochum offers numerous opportunities to spend an entertaining time and have fun in August. From fascinating dinosaur tours to exciting festivals, Bochum offers a varied program to discover.
1. Rediscover Bochum on a guided tour
Bochum Marketing organizes tours to the city’s special places. Whether in a group or on your own, rediscover the Jahrhunderthalle, improve your photography skills on a dinosaur photo walk or enjoy the view of Wattenscheid from the Zeche Holland! Alternatively, you can also take a guided tour of the Westpark or spend the weekend on August 16th at the after-work market on Springerplatz with delicious snacks and drinks. Tickets are available online.
2. Stroll through the flea markets in Wattenscheid
What a summer party
On August 3rd and 4th from 11am, the flea market and summer festival under the Zeche Holland winding tower awaits you with more than 170 different exhibitors! This season there will be both an artist market and live music from 12pm to 10pm. Experience a lively festival mile with joy, music, artists and culinary delicacies. A day full of surprises and a good atmosphere awaits you. Whether young or old, there is something for everyone. And the best part: admission is free!
Yard sales
Residents offer their old favorite pieces for sale in their own courtyards, gardens or garages – directly on their private property. What is special about it is the community commitment and participation of many. It is the perfect opportunity to clear out basements and attics and discover new favorite pieces, precious items and unique pieces. On August 24th in Wattenscheid Mitte and on August 31st in Höntrop, both from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can also take part in this flea market!
Large children’s flea market
On August 17th, the large children’s flea market on the Old Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. offers you the opportunity to spend a lovely Saturday as a seller or visitor! The flea market offers the perfect opportunity to browse, swap and find new favorite toys, exciting books or stylish clothing.
3. Taste your way through Bochum’s culinary delights 7 to 11 August
Bochum Kulinarisch will take place again as usual on the second weekend in August in 2024. Meet on the boulevard from August 7th to 11th and enjoy the creations of 16 participating restaurateurs. Experience how professional chefs prepare their delicacies and try homemade delicacies, beer specialties from the Moritz Fiege private brewery and fine wines in a relaxed open-air atmosphere.
Opening hours:
Wednesday 07.08.24 from 17:00 to 24:00
Thursday 08.08.24 to Saturday 10.08.24 from 12:00 to 24:00
Sunday 11.08.24 from 12:00 to 21:00
4. Spend the weekend with friends at the Harpen Village Festival 16 to 19 August
The magic of the stalls begins on Friday, August 16th, and lasts until Monday, August 19th, 2024. Every day from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., around 30 rides, game stands and food stalls ensure a lively fair atmosphere. The festival area stretches from St. Vinzentius Church across Kattenstraße to Lütkendorpweg. The village festival celebrates the district’s rich history. Experience a weekend full of fun with us!
5. Feel the music at the tent festival Ruhr 16 August to 1 September
The Zeltfestival Ruhr, a 17-day cultural festival, takes place at Kemnader See from August 16 to September 1, 2024. It offers daily changing artists, a diverse range of culinary offerings and an international arts and crafts market. The festival grounds are open from 4 p.m. on weekdays and from 12 p.m. on weekends. There are also illuminations, decorations, street artists and a free children’s participation program and children’s events on the weekends. There are also daily shows by magician Kris on the Piazzetta stage. Admission is €5.00 in advance and €7.00 at the box office (cashless only); children up to 12 years of age and visitors with an event ticket have free admission.
6. Enjoy art and industrial culture at the Ruhrtriennale 16 August to 15 September
A month full of art is waiting for you! The triennial art festival can be visited again this year from August 16th to September 15th. Centennial Hall in Bochum is the centre of the Ruhrtriennale but there are many other venues. Contemporary artists perform in the monumental industrial architecture of the Ruhr metropolis. Coking plants, machine houses, halls, dumps and wastelands from the mining and steel industries are transformed into impressive venues at the interface of musical theatre, drama, dance, performance and fine art. The programme also includes five events that can be attended free of charge.
7. Experience the culture of the stalls at the Trinkhallen Day 17 August
On August 17th, the “Day of the Trinkhallen” will take place for the fourth time, a special event that pays homage to the typical Ruhrpott stalls. Under the motto “A declaration of love for the Ruhrpott stalls”, a varied cultural program will be offered, organized by Ruhr Tourismus GmbH. Visitors can look forward to live music, cabaret, retro gaming with consoles from the 80s and DIY stations.
There is a lot to discover at various stalls such as the Bergbude, the Büdchen am Stadtgarten, Conny’s Büdchen, the Glück auf! Kiosk, He Bo Minimarkt, Hordeler Büdchen, Kaffee anne Bude, KaK Kiosk and Kiosk Korkmaz. These and many other stalls invite you to spend the day in a convivial atmosphere and enjoy the sun. An unforgettable experience that you should definitely mark in your calendar!
8. Barbecue at Bochum grills in the courtyard of the Pauluskirche 24 August from 12 to 19 o’clock
This year too, the Bochum Originals – a community of values founded by Bochum specialist retailers – invite all Bochum citizens to Bochum Grillt.
Guest chefs from Bochum Culinary Numerous Bochum celebrities and personalities from culture/entertainment, politics, church, sport and education will be swinging the grill tongs for a good cause, including Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert, the actor and singer Uwe Fellensiek, the actor Ralf Richter, the cartoonist Oliver Hilbring, the athlete Pamela Dutkiewicz and others. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience celebrities up close and support the good cause. There is also a colorful children’s program and a tombola with interesting prizes. The proceeds from the event will be donated to the Auszeit Foundation, which this year finally achieved its goal of opening a short-term residential home for children and young people with disabilities in Bochum.
9. Get creative at the summer festival in the art museum 25 August from 3 p.m.
Art lovers can look forward to an extraordinary day full of creative highlights! On Saturday, August 24th, the art museum invites you to a big summer festival from 3 p.m. Experience a day full of art, games and dance for the whole family! Look forward to exciting exhibition tours, a wide range of hands-on activities, performances on the roof terrace, workshops, concerts and much more. There will also be delicious culinary offerings and refreshing drinks. Entry to the exhibitions and all program items is free all day long.
10. Dino City
bis 27. August
Who hasn’t heard of Dino City? Until August 27th, you have the opportunity to admire more than 40 life-sized dinosaurs in the city, take photos of them, and take part in an exciting competition. Dino fans should definitely not miss this extraordinary event! Don’t miss the free events and activities, the science talks and the Dino cinema in Dino City. Culinary dinosaur offerings also await you at various locations in the city.
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