The best events in October in the Ruhr region

What's going on beyond the borders of Dortmund? Where can you go partying in the Ruhr region? If you're asking yourself these or similar questions, we'll help you decide in a monthly column from STROBO. We've picked out the best events for the month of October. On top of that , there's a nice prize draw for you on Instagram!

14.10. - Druckluft - Oberhausen

Druckluft is once again opening its doors for THE party institution in Oberhausen: the Stadtkinder party series is once again going all out on a total of 6 floors. You can look forward to a variety of genres and decide spontaneously what you're most in the mood for. In addition to live punk and rock in the Krachkneipe, there will also be a floor each for DnB (floor name: Westpark), house/trance (Kiez), deep house (Hafen) and techno (Altstadt). The line-up includes Dispens (Dortmund Dance Division), Berlin-based Katzengold (3000Grad), Dj Ehrenlos and Ms Trancemission (uglyDJcrew) and many more.

The party starts at 11 pm and goes on until 10 am.

18.10. - The Nerves - Essen

A real concert highlight this month is certainly the "100 MILLIARDEN DEZIBEL TOUR" by DIE NERVEN. Luckily, the German punk band is also making a stop in the Ruhr region. The Zeche Carl in Essen can look forward to post-punk and a great atmosphere. The band tours an incredible amount and knows how to create an unforgettable evening. It's not for nothing that the band is considered one of the best live bands in the country. The self-titled album released in 2022 is also impressive proof of the brute and rousing music that the trio has been releasing for over ten years.

Tickets are available from €29.10.

21.10. - Pub night - Witten

If you've always wanted to wander through the pubs in Witten or haven't been out and about in the city for a while, now is the perfect opportunity: After a three-year break, there will be live music in a total of 8 locations in the ambience of the respective store. "Press for Champagne" will kick things off from 6.30 pm in the Backhaus, followed by a variety of acts in Finnegan's, Klimbim, Benno's Brauhaus, Casa Cuba and the Alte Post. The final act will be the Two Tongue Clan in the WERK°STADT from 10 p.m. Sounds exciting? Then buy the combined ticket for 15 euros, which also allows you to use public transport.

For short-term information, it is always worth checking the WERK°STADT Instagram page.

31.10. - Gitter Rave - Essen

At the end of October, everything is usually full of Halloween parties. An alternative is provided by the Gitter Kollektiv, which organizes awesome raves in Essen and the surrounding area at regular intervals. The next Gitter rave is coming up on Halloween. In the Weststadthalle. Two floors and a chill-out area will create a new venue for the night. The second floor will be hosted by the Delirium Kollektiv. Fancy a party without the Halloween kitsch? Get over there!

We are STROBO, the magazine for young culture in the Ruhr region and your first port of call if you not only want to know what's going on in the Ruhr region, but also which people and ideas are behind the diverse cultural landscape. With in-depth articles about innovative theater collectives, up-and-coming artists and talented music acts, you'll always be in the know about the cultural scene in the Ruhr region. Once a month, we look beyond Dortmund for Rausgegangen and show you which events are worth leaving Dortmund for (as an exception). For more STROBO, check out our online magazine or follow us directly on Instagram.