What's on in Gelsenkirchen

Concerts, festivals and things to do in Gelsenkirchen, soonest first.

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Sat, Oct 24 · 07:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen · Gelsenkirchen

From €95

Sat, Oct 31

Schalke 04 vs RB Leipzig

Veltins Arena · Gelsenkirchen

From £58Resale

Sat, Nov 14 · 02:00 PM

Das Ruhrgebiet ist meins! - Ein Kindermusiktheater für die ganze Familie

Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche · Gelsenkirchen

From €21

Sat, Nov 21

Schalke 04 vs VfB Stuttgart

Veltins Arena · Gelsenkirchen

From £68Resale

Sat, Nov 21

GMC 50 - German MMA Championship

Gelsenkirchen

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Sat, Dec 5

Schalke 04 vs Borussia Dortmund

Veltins Arena · Gelsenkirchen

From £321Resale

Fri, Dec 11 · 03:00 PM

29. Gelsenkirchener Weihnachtscircus - TEMPTATION

Gelsenkirchener Weihnachtscircus · Gelsenkirchen

From €24

Sat, Dec 12

Cage Muay Thai - Series 1

Gelsenkirchen

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Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

STOPPOK - RUND-Reise – die SOLO-Tour 2026

Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche · Gelsenkirchen

From €33

Sat, Dec 19

Schalke 04 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach

Veltins Arena · Gelsenkirchen

From £257Resale

Wed, Jan 13, 2027

Schalke 04 vs SV Werder Bremen

Veltins Arena · Gelsenkirchen

From £215Resale

Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 06:00 PM

A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel – Duo Graceland

Schloss Horst · Gelsenkirchen

From €29

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About Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is a city in Germany with 29 upcoming events on Wanderistan — concerts, festivals and things to do, plus practical trip info. Euro (EUR) is the local currency, and German is widely spoken.

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Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.