Events
Here you will find all important information about the upcoming events in Recklinghausen. We are glad to welcome you!
For a day-specific event search, please use our Calendar of events.
When: July 03rd / August 07th / October 02nd, 2026
Where: Kirchplatz, 45657 Recklinghausen
Here you can start the evening comfortably on the church square with national & international delicacies, drinks and a live DJ.
More on this: www.abendmarkt-re.de
When: June 11 to July 19, 2026
Where: Rathausplatz, 45657 Recklinghausen
Since 2006, European and World Cup football tournaments have been watched together in Recklinghausen's city center! Several hundred thousand fans have cheered on the teams, trembled, suffered, and celebrated during the broadcasts, transforming the town hall square into one of Germany's largest fan zones!
More on this: KIA ARENA | Public viewing Recklinghausen
Cheerful, entertaining, open air and almost everything free – that's how the cultural summer in Recklinghausen presents itself with concerts, dance and open-air cinema.
You can find the diverse program here.
cultural quarter
When: June 16 / July 08 / July 21 / July 23 / July 29 / August 05 / August 22 / August 25
Please refer to the following for location and time details: Program.
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Summer in the Park
When: July 17 / July 24 / July 31, 2026, 19.30:XNUMX p.m.
Where: Willy-Brandt-Park 3
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You can find the full program here.
Culture on the farm
When: July 27 / August 10 / August 17 / August 24, 19:30 p.m.
Where: Schoolyard of the Petrinum Gymnasium, Herzogswall 29
Entrance fee: 5€
When: August 26 to 30, 2026
Wed – Sat from 16 pm,
Sun from 12 am
Where: Town Hall Square
Look, feast and enjoy... The gourmet festival in Recklinghausen with selected dishes and drinks awaits its guests on the town hall square.
More on this: www.zu-gast-in-re.de
When: September 4th, 2026, 7:30 p.m
Where: Town Hall Square
High-class music in the open air and for free ...
More on this: www.neue-philharmonie-westfalen.de/concert/open-air-sommernaechte/
When: September 05, 2026, 15 p.m. – 23 p.m.
Where: Halde Hoheward
Chill beats under the open sky against a stunning backdrop. The Hoheward spoil tip is once again attracting everyone who wants to enjoy a good time with sunset vibes. Enjoy the panoramic view over the Ruhr region to atmospheric electronic music. The Sunset Picnic features a mix of local and national acts in its music selection.
More on this: Sunset Picnic – Festival on the Halde Hoheward
When: September 13, 2026
Where: Tierpark im Stadtgarten Recklinghausen
"A lot of animal fun for the whole family" - that's the motto of the zoo festival in the Recklinghausen city garden. Of course, the focus is on the animals. There is also a varied program of events for young and old.
More on this: www.tierpark-recklinghausen.de
When: September 19, 2026
Where: Old Town
The Recklinghausen Music Night invites lovers of all genres of music to a fantastic evening of strolling.
In many bars and restaurants in the city center of Recklinghausen and in the Gymnasialkirche am Petrinum, handmade live music is offered in many different styles. Sometimes to listen, sometimes to celebrate - there is something for every mood!
More on this: www.musiknacht-re.de/
When: September 21, 2026
Where: Ruhrfestspielhaus, Otto-Burrmeister-Allee 1, 45657 Recklinghausen
The two Recklinghausen natives Hape Kerkeling and Achim Hagemann wrote comedy history in 1992 with “Hurz”! 25 years later, a new, strange comedy award was launched in Recklinghausen: The Recklinghäuser Hurz!
More on this: www.derhurz.de
When: October 10, 2026
Where: Recklinghausen Old Town
Urban hiking is a group activity where you explore urban areas and nature with friends, family, or colleagues on two possible routes of approximately 12km and 25km at a walking pace. The focus isn't on time, but on the experience. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or a more athletic pace, everyone sets their own speed. It's about the shared journey, the unique atmosphere, and the satisfying feeling of experiencing your hometown in a completely new way.
More on this: Urban Series
When: October 23 to November 08, 2026
Where: Old Town and Town Hall Square
The old town of Recklinghausen shines atmospherically when historic buildings and private houses shine in colorful lights. A highlight is the musically accompanied town hall show! The free city tours also start directly in front of the town hall. Let yourself be enchanted by fascinating stories, funny anecdotes and exciting information.
More on this: www.re-lights.re
When: November 18 to December 23, 2026
Where: Old Town
In our “Guten Stube”, lovingly decorated wooden huts as well as a wide range of individual crafts and gift items ensure a cozy, pre-Christmas atmosphere with an extensive music and cultural program.
More on this: www.weihnachtsmarkt-re.de
