What's happening in the Ruhr region in February 2026?
February is here!❤️🔥 It may be gray outside, but here in the Pott it never stays still. Between former industry, creativity and honest cordiality, a February full of event highlights awaits you.💥
Whether you warm up in cozy pubs, gather new impressions in museums and cultural sites or let your soul dance at concerts and poetry slams - there's always something to experience in the Ruhrpott!
Our tip: dare to try something new! Maybe a cool workshop, a play in an off-location or a Geheimkonzerte. February may be short, but it's full of opportunities for special moments!
So what are you waiting for? Let yourself be enchanted by the Ruhr region - genuinely and with a lot of heart. ✨🎶
04.02.2026 - afterwork&paint - Essen
COFFEE DANCE NIGHT by espresso culture & do Not disturb
The Mall +. Slash Need + Livores
Preisverleihung – Snowdance Independent Film Festival 2026
Geheimkonzert Dortmund #14 by Rausgegangen
It's that time again: an evening full of surprises - because who will be on stage remains a secret until the first note is played. We've already had Blond, Berq, Ennio, Futurebae, Jassin, Anais, Katha Pauer & many more as guests - even before they stormed the nation's big stages. So discover the stars of tomorrow at our Geheimkonzerte. 🪩
Dortmund Goes Black Festival 2026: You yourself are the sun
Best Of Queerslam
Geheimkonzert Bochum #2 by Rausgegangen
Hello, it's that time again after you completely sold out the last Geheimkonzerte! An evening full of surprises - because who will be on stage remains a secret until the first note. We've already had Blond, Berq, Ennio, Futurebae, Jassin, Anais, Katha Pauer & many more as guests - even before they stormed the nation's big stages. So discover the stars of tomorrow at our Geheimkonzerte. 🪩
Zartmann - Tour 2026
My First Poetry Slam - Der Newcomer Slam in Oberhausen
rosmarin /// live 2026
The Kassel-based band is one of the most exciting newcomers in German indie pop: with funk-soaked grooves and detailed arrangements, they strike a balance between danceability and depth that is rarely heard.
WERK! – The Drag Lab (Drag Show)
WEIN DOCH - wine food music
WEIN DOCH is exactly what you need sometimes: nice people, nice sound, nice sip. 🍷✨
Frequently asked questions about events in February 2026 in the Ruhr region:
1 I need motivation after the holidays. Are there any events in January that simply put you in a good mood?
A variety of outstanding events await you in February 2025! Here are some of the highlights you shouldn't miss:
Snowdance Independent Film Festival 2026: The festival in Essen celebrates independent cinema and focuses entirely on films that have been made free of major studios and TV influence. The festival is a meeting place for actors, directors, producers and film fans - without a red carpet, but with lots of closeness, exchange and passion! More info & tickets here
Dortmund Goes Black Festival 2026: The festival celebrates four days of Black art, perspectives and community, inspired by the motto "You yourself are the sun". Visitors can experience workshops, exhibitions, theater, readings and performances - all about self-determination, empowerment and Black culture and history. More info & tickets here
2. my budget is a bit smaller in January...are there any free or cheap events?
Oh yes! In the app and on the website, you'll find lots of free events or very reasonably priced events - from open stage evenings to exhibitions. Tickets are also regularly lotteried, so it's definitely worth checking out! 🎟️✨
3 I don't want to freeze. What can you do indoors in the Ruhr area in February?
January is indoor wonderland: cozy concerts, poetry slams or a coffee dance night - you can keep warm all month long without missing out on cool experiences 🫂
