What's happening in the Ruhr region in November 2025?
Hello November🍂 The Ruhr region once again has plenty of great events to lull you into those golden fall feelings✨
Especially for the music lovers among you, there's a lot on offer. Christmas is fast approaching and the first Christmas markets are opening alongside concerts, parties and exhibitions. 🎄
That sounds like a nice November and a good program for the autumn weather, doesn't it? We'll save you from just sitting on the couch!
If you don't want to miss these and other events, then take a look at our app! There you'll find even more event highlights and Picks of the Day. 💜
Herbstmarkt
The smell of fresh bread and cinnamon crêpes✨ The perfect start to autumnal November🍂
Solarpunk//Eine Ausstellung mit einem Funkeln aus der Zukunft
SCHALLPLATTENBÖRSE Essen
Whether it's a special pressing by the Beatles or the latest Taylor Swift album: collectors and music enthusiasts will definitely find what they're looking for here🎶
ANDA MORTS - JETZT ABER WIRKLICH
ANDA MORTS is back - louder, more honest and more emotional than ever: indie punk with heart, attitude and plenty of oomph!
Nina Chuba
With her new album "Ich lieb mich ich lieb mich nicht", Nina has not only released an absolute top album, but is now also going on tour with it. Nina Live is. a. MUST!!! 🪩
Dortmunder Jazztage: PHILM
The best jazz, the best company. Here you can be enchanted by the sounds of the jazz world and (re)discover old and new🎶
Jubel, Trubel, Heiterkeit - 120 Minuten Party
Not in bed until three? Not in the mood at all! Here we go full throttle for 2 hours and then it's off home! ⭐️ Short but legendary!
Weinabend Winter-Edition
Woyzeck - Electropop Opera von UMS’nJIP
This groovy interpretation of the classic Woyzeck will convince you that Georg Büchner was ahead of his time!
read together! Short Story Night für Newbies & Profis
Nico Stank - Akte Ex
Nico is the internet's funny best friend and now you can finally see him live on stage! There won't be a dry eye in the house: a guaranteed mood boost✨
Local Djs for Local Kids
Bochum Urban-Hike
Auf Süss - 120 Minuten Indie, Pop & Hits
The best indie and pop hits - compact in two hours and then it's off to bed. It's already eleven!
MARIA CLARA GROPPLER - MEHRJUNGFRAU
SYMBIOSIS
SCHALLPLATTENBÖRSE Recklinghausen
This market makes vinyl collectors' hearts beat faster. The selection is mind-blowing. What are you taking with you? 🎶
Drag Voyage - Eine Reise durch die Welt des Drag!
Glitter, glam and lots of wow - at Drag Voyage you get the full dose of charisma, uniqueness and talent! It's not just the stage that is enchanted here, but the whole audience.🪄
Ruhrperle Markt
Fancy browsing, feasting and really good vibes? The Ruhrperle market is like a short break in the middle of the Ruhrpott: here you'll find handmade treasures and delicious treats.😋
Lara Hulo - HEARTFIX Tour 25
Lara Hulo brings longing and lost love to the stage - with a sound that gets under your skin. Her lyrics tell of her life as a queer woman and deal with the issues that drive us all. Sometimes as a quiet ballad, sometimes as a self-confident musical statement. ⭐️
Bochumer Weihnacht
Christmas is coming! Bochum's popular craft market is back✨ Get yourself a hot mulled wine, grab your loved ones and enjoy the Christmas vibes to the full🎄
Extended Clubnight
Extended and Legendary. You have to experience a club night at Open Ground haben🤝🏼
Pudeldame - Kein Schlechtes Wetter Tour
No matter what the weather is like outside - with Pudeldame, the sun is guaranteed to shine in your heart! The boys bring their very own sound mix to the stage: sometimes playful, sometimes thoughtful, always with a wink and lots of energy.⭐️
VAN HOLZEN • "SOLANG DIE ERDE SICH DREHT" Tour 2025
Win tickets and get carried away, turn up the heat and enjoy the evening! ⚡️
NeuroQueer Vortex
Here, diversity is celebrated as it should be: loud, colorful and absolutely empowering! At Neuroqueer Vortex, creative minds, queer vibes and neurodiverse perspectives come together for a night full of exchange, art and community.🤝🏼
brat party • w/ charli xcx & other brat coded artists • essen
Brat Summer may have been over for a while. But Brat is a State of Mind - and a sign that a really good party is waiting for you - i hope they'll play the club classics🪩⭐️
Frequently asked questions about events in November 2025 in the Ruhr region:
1 I fancy something unusual - are there any events in the Ruhr area in November 2025 that are a bit different?
Sure, the Ruhr region is known for its diversity! If you want to try something different, how about Drag Voyage - a journey through the world of drag? Vicky Voyage will take you on an exciting queer jaunt across the drag globe! 🌎 Or you can get up on or in front of the stage at a comedy event and laugh at the best pot stories told to you from the sewing box.
2. indoor events in particular are often just too expensive for me. Is there a chance to win tickets?
Yes, absolutely! We regularly hold lotteries for tickets to lots of cool events on our Rausgegangen website and in the app. There's even a separate category for ticket lotteries so you don't miss out! What's more, there are also lots of free events that you can simply drop by without pulling out your wallet. 🎟️✨
3. what can you do in the Ruhr region in November 2025 if you don't fancy the cold?
If you want to avoid the cold weather, events such as concerts or the record fair are perfect. Here you can dress warmly, chill out inside and still experience something exciting without freezing outside in the cold. More ideas in the Rausgegangen app or on the website. 🎶🔥