What's happening in September 2025? - Events in the Ruhr region
Dearest bouncer:in! 🌞
September in the Ruhr region promises to be full of action once again: numerous summer closing events make us nostalgic - but at the same time, now is the time to really enjoy the summer and take in everything the Ruhr region has to offer. From street food and music festivals to exciting concerts and special cultural highlights - the events in the Ruhr region are at their best in late summer.
So that you don't miss any Ruhrpott events and September 2025 might even be your best summer month, we have summarized the most exciting events and cultural moments in the Ruhrpott for you. 🤗👇
PowerPoint-Karaoke in der Banditenbar
PowerPoint karaoke = chaos + comedy 🤯😂 - where spontaneous half-knowledge meets pure entertainment!
Fil Bo Riva & Benjamin Amaru
At the popular concert and festival location, you can spend the whole day at the Blend Bazar & let yourself drift between the stalls to some nice music. But the bazaar isn't just a flea market - in addition to strolling around, you can also make tooth gems & get tattoos or find out more about your future by reading coffee grounds...☕✨
Ücken Rave "Boiler Room Style"
Jörg Winde's photographs raise exciting questions about man-made spaces, buildings and landscapes. His aim is to understand the world - from the inside, from the outside and in depth. Sometimes he looks far, sometimes very close. a must for all art and photography enthusiasts! 📸
Ruhrtriennale 2025
44793 Bochum
The Ruhrtriennale brings theater, dance, music and art to the industrial backdrop of the Ruhr region - a festival that uniquely combines the past and the present.
Osterfelder Stadtfest
Here is our selected favorite from the Favorite Festival 2024: The Sanctuary of Love! Here you can help shape the performance & negotiate life's crucial questions over a meal together. 💕
Street Food Festival Dortmund
Yep, for this festival we're getting on the train and heading to Dormagen, because the Strabi is your ticket to the ultimate open-air sound experience with a beach feeling! Look forward to driving rhythms, fresh beats from young talents of the electronic scene and dance with us on several stages until late into the night.
HOUSEELUJAH OPEN AIRPORT 2025 CLOSING
Nobody in the pop biz should be able to get past her. The singer shares her songs from her gut and lives by the motto: music is constantly changing, just like life. She doesn't wait for the perfect moment, because for her, perfection lies in the essence and the real thing - and that's what makes her so special. An absolute highlight live. 😍🎶
Altmarkt-Trödelmarkt
If you've always wanted to peek behind the scenes at your local theater, then you should keep this Sunday free! Not only can you admire the premises and props backstage, but you can also experience various rehearsals, for example for a ballet play, up close 🩰😍
SUMMER CLOSING After6ix Party
Oh you think that's funny? Comedy in English is something else than German stand-up and often takes humor to another level. But the language switch also brings something good with it: in addition to local comedians, international comedians also perform here on English Night 🤗
STUFF I LIKE - PUZZLE Ausstellung
This edition of the established concert evening convinces us completely: boebeck start psychedelically and singer-songwriter Marta Knight inspires her listeners with sensitive lyrics - this combination warms our musical hearts.
Weinfest Wattenscheid
They are back: ''This is the perfect wave! This is the perfect day! - and here you go! This catchy tune is a living legend and just one of many other hits and early 2000s flashbacks - the concert is guaranteed to be a great time! 😁
Dünn & Doof – Drag Show
It may sound like a fever dream, but it certainly is. However, the political debate on this timeless and highly topical subject is also like a fever dream - an important discussion with an interesting take - we are intrigued!
Cleanup am Rhein zum RhineCleanUp
Queer reading! It's a good time to rekindle your passion for reading, especially as we enter the mucky season. Of course, it's most fun when you can exchange ideas together and get some reading inspiration - especially here, of course, if you're not quite as familiar with queer literature. 🔥
Herbst-Pflanzenraritätenmarkt
A green paradise for plant collectors 🌿✨ - here you'll find rarities, tips and a real plant feeling straight from the horse's mouth!
FASHION FLIP im FZW - Kleidertauschparty mit Flair und Musik
Swap old favorites, discover new things and make the world a little greener in the process 🌱👗
BA! BA! BAD – Boat Party 🛳 Part II (Mülheim Edition)
Dance the night away on the Ruhrperle, sun on your skin and bass in your bones - BA! BA! BAD brings the vibes directly to the water 🌊🔥
Bunt oder Blau – Das unendliche Festival 2025
A festival like a late summer's day: loud, colorful and full of heart! 🌈💥 Funky, young and with a lot of love for music - can't wait!
Pop Girly Night • FZW • Dortmund
Glitter on, favorite songs on repeat and let out the pop queen in you 💖✨
QUEEZ - Das queere Bar Quiz @DIVINE by Glitter&Pailletten
Whether it's trash TV, pop culture or queer history - it's all about guessing, laughing and celebrating. Grab your team and show what you're made of - smart alecks welcome! 🧠
34. Zechenfest
Two days full of music, goodies and good humor - celebrate, laugh and discover together at Zollverein! ✨
JAS /// Erinnerst Du Dich Tour 2025
Mark this evening in your calendar if you love melancholic indie pop. Because believe us, you MUST experience this artist live. His songs go straight to the heart and you'll never forget his voice. You're sure to remember a JAS concert. 💫
Frequently asked questions about events in September 2025 in the Ruhr region:
1. what are the highlights in the Ruhr region in September 2025?
September is packed with exciting events. Music fans, for example, should not miss Fil Bo Riva & Benjamin Amaru in Dortmund or the Ücken Rave in Gelsenkirchen. If you fancy street food, you can stop by the Street Food Festival Dortmund or visit the wine festival in Wattenscheid. Creative experiences such as Matcha & Paint or the STUFF I LIKE - PUZZLE exhibition in Bochum offer something for everyone who likes to try out new things.
2. are there any cool events for rainy days in September in the Ruhr region in 2025?
There are also great indoor alternatives when the weather is bad. Events such as the Fashion Flip clothes swap party or the Pop Girly Night in Dortmund provide entertainment indoors, and those interested in culture can visit cinemas or museums (of which there are plenty in the Ruhr region!).
3. are there any special or unusual events in Pott 2025?
If you are looking for something special, BA! BA! BAD Boat Party in Mülheim or experience the queer bar quiz QUEEZ in Essen. Creative and curious visitors will get their money's worth at Matcha & Paint or the STUFF I LIKE - PUZZLE exhibition.
4. how do I keep track of events in the Ruhr region?
With the Rausgegangen app, you won't miss any more events. There are also regular updates on new events in the Ruhr region on Instagram .
