24 Events in May in Bielefeld - Events & Activities in May 2026

An exciting look into Bielefeld's press history: Philipp Körtgen shows how publishers and networks shaped the city. Online on 13.05.2026, 19:30. #Bielefeld #Literature

30 Years of GO Music in Bielefeld: a club evening full of groove, emotion, and spontaneous live magic. On 13.05.2026 at the JazzClub, tickets from 25 Euros. #LiveMusic

Discover the fascinating Colors in Flow exhibition at the KF-Gallery in Bielefeld. A must for art lovers!

The Housing Question of the Average Man - Bodelschwingh, Bethel, and the Workers' Home Association

Bielefeld Becomes a Family Stage: The Arminis Summer Festival 2026 Brings Play, Music, and Stadium Atmosphere to the SchücoArena. Free, Colorful, Unforgettable. #ArminisSummerFestival

Father's Day with live groove in the beer garden of Peter auf'm Berge: DOWNTOWN FLYERS deliver rock, funk, and good vibes. 14.05.2026, 12–17 Uhr, free entry. #Bielefeld #LiveMusic

Discover Bielefeld actively: This free bike tour combines movement, insights into SoLaWi, and a farm visit in Steinhagen. Registration by May 13. #Bielefeld

Bielefeld sings together: The OneDay!Choir transforms the Kunsthalle into a place full of sound, closeness, and goosebumps. 14.05.2026, 2 to 15 euros. #Bielefeld #Choir

Prehistoric Experience for Families in Bielefeld: Discover fossils, create plaster casts and wonder together. On 14.05.2026, 12 € per person. #FamilyTime

Puzzle fun for little sleuths in Bielefeld: The City Rally for Families combines history, movement, and quality time on 14.05.2026. #FamilyTime

A spring afternoon with soprano, piano, and light operetta sounds: Schipplick & Kanz perform in Bielefeld-Sennestadt with free admission. #Bielefeld #Concert

Small hands, big ideas: At the Farmhouse Museum Bielefeld, children build their own toys from wood and clay. On 14.05.2026 from 4 to 6 PM. #FamilyTime

Nine young voices transform silence into theatrical power. An evening full of tension, attitude, and closeness arises in Bielefeld on 14.05.2026. #Theater

Bielefeld experiences circus anew: WATERLAND combines water stage, light, and acrobatics into a sparkling family evening. May 14, 2026, from 21.50 Euro. #Bielefeld #WATERLAND

An evening full of punchlines at the Bielefelder Brewery: comedy, live vibes, and brewery flair on 14.05.2026. Secure your seats now! #Comedy

Baroque elegance, Spanish passion, and two guitars in top form: ARTIS Guitar Duo at the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle Bielefeld. 14.05.2026, from 28.75 €. #Concert

With the drawing board, the museum is explored, favorite motifs are searched for and then put on paper...

Whether superheroes, princesses, or animal worlds, participants will create their own film with...

Note: Please be aware that there will be a short notice for the 8th symphony concert...

Performance for choir and dance

A circus that dances on water: WATERLAND brings wonder to Bielefeld in May 2026. Family show, fountains, acrobatics, and large images. #Bielefeld #Circus

An inspiring art course in the Kunsthalle Bielefeld: Afternoon Studio with Lars Rosenbohm, creative exchange, and personal work. 15.05.2026, 75 €. #KunsthalleBielefeld

A special cinema evening at the Historical Museum Bielefeld: Fantastic meets Family Matters, museum, and conversation. 15.05.2026, free museum admission with cinema ticket. #Bielefeld #Museum