What's on in Gelsenkirchen

Details of what's on in Gelsenkirchen throughout the year.

The International Ruhr Festival takes place all over the region between May and June, and many top pianists come to Gelsenkirchen every year to perform countless piano concertos in the city. As well as classical piano music, the festival welcomes top jazz pianists such as Chick Corea.

Berge Castle, or Schloss Berge, holds a spectacular festival at the end of July every year, which includes live music, fairs for the children, a fantastic summer atmosphere, all next to the backdrop of the castle's lake, forests and farmland.