Dortmund Other Christmas Activities 2026

Presented by the Frank-Lorenz family, this festive circus production showcases hand-to-hand acrobatics, aerial hoop and straps acts, slack wire walking, tempo juggling, and quick-change illusions. Clown Francesco entertains the audience with comedic sketches between performances. Before the show begins, visitors...

Skating enthusiasts can glide along a 150-meter-long ice rink set against the towering coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant. In the evening, an atmospheric light installation by Mark Major and Jonathan Speirs illuminates the industrial backdrop. Off...

Visitors can skate across an expansive indoor ice arena set against the historic industrial backdrop of the Jahrhunderthalle. Alongside recreational ice skating, guests can compete in Eisstockschießen (ice stock sport) on dedicated lanes. A cozy gastronomy area provides hot drinks,...

Visitors can attend a live concert performance by the band Knasterbart at RuhrCongress Bochum. The evening features the band's Branntweihnachten show.

Children are equipped with a baker's hat and an apron before entering the bakery workshop. Working at individual stations with provided dough, rolling pins, cookie cutters, and toppings, kids cut out and decorate sweet holiday treats. Once the cookies come...

In diesem kreativen Workshop verzieren Teilnehmende einen Kerzenrohling mit echten, farbigen Wachsplatten ganz ohne Druck, Aufkleber oder Folie. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Technik werden winterliche Motive wie Sterne, Tannenbäume, Engel oder Schneeflocken ausgeschnitten, durch Handwärme erwärmt und direkt...

Fans gather for WrestlingKULT's end-of-year wrestling spectacle to see scores settled in the ring and discover who earns a shot at championship gold. Spectators take in the high-impact action from standing areas, stage seats, or the balcony.

Experience a magical holiday tradition as Nikolaus arrives by ship on December 9th at the Lippezentrum. He'll be greeted by the mayor before leading a festive procession with companions, musicians, and attendees to the Old Market. Children can share songs...

Experience the joy of movement and creativity at the Tanzatelier Pompös's 'Weihnachtsbaum-Schmück-Party'. This unique event invites you to celebrate the festive season with a special Christmas tree decorating party. Beyond the holiday festivities, the studio offers a diverse range of...

Lace up your running shoes for the Silvesterlauf Zollverein, a traditional New Year's Eve race set against the stunning industrial architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Offering distances from a 400m Bambini run to a 10km main race, there's...