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28. July 2026

Traffic28. July 2026

Sewer works: Full road closure on "Im Ellerbrock"

Sewer repair works from 3 to 28 August 2026 // Pedestrians and cyclists can pass through

Due to sewer works, the road "Im Ellerbrock" will be completely closed at house numbers 13, 36 and 42. The works will begin on 3 August and are expected to last until 28 August. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to pass through the affected section.

Europe/EDI28. July 2026

Invitation to the first EU Agri-Hackathon

Initiative to simplify day-to-day work on farms // Registration closes on 31 August 2026 // Hackathon from 16 to 18 October 2026

The first EU Agri-Hackathon invites creative minds from across Europe to play an active role in shaping the digitalisation of agriculture. We are looking for farmers, developers, data analysts, researchers, entrepreneurs, students and experts from the agricultural sector and the world of politics to come together from 16 to 18 October 2026 to develop innovative digital solutions to the challenges facing European...

City marketing28. July 2026

Save the Date: Bocholt Trade Fair

The trade fair will take place on 20 June 2026 at the I-Park business park.

Bocholt. After a five-year hiatus, the major Bocholt trade fair - BOCHOLT 4.0 - is set to return next year at the I-Park business park. The organising committee, comprising Bocholt Economic Development and the City of Bocholt, in collaboration with Bocholt City Marketing, wishes to announce the date well in advance so that all interested Bocholt-based businesses can mark the date in their annual calendars today....

27. July 2026

Education and culture27. July 2026

Street theatre: Mission Man - 6 men in 6 days

Open-air musical comedy at Lake Aasee // 5 August 2026 at 7 pm // Free admission

On Wednesday 5 August 2026, Bocholt's Aasee (on the bank by the Seglerheim) will become the setting for an entertaining open-air theatre evening. The Theater an der Niebuhrg is presenting the musical comedy "Mission Mann - 6 Men in 6 Days". Admission is free; you are welcome to bring your own seating.

City marketing27. July 2026

BOCHOLT WINE FESTIVAL 2026 on St Georg's Square

The 30th anniversary edition of the Palatinate Wine Festival was a resounding success.

Bocholt . The 30th anniversary edition of the Palatinate Wine Festival was celebrated in Bocholt this year - and once again, the people of Bocholt and their guests, as well as us at the town's marketing department and the winegrowers from the Palatinate, thoroughly enjoyed to experience and organise the wine festival in Bocholt. It was absolutely the right decision to extend the site towards Ravardistraße, as...

24. July 2026

Traffic24. July 2026

Renovation work on Pannemannstraße

Complete closure to motor traffic from 27 to 31 July 2026 // Diversion signposted

From 27 to 31 July 2026, bridge renovation work will take place on Pannemannstraße, near the Milchstraße bridge. During this period, the road will be closed to traffic. Cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to pass through the area via a temporary diversion route.

Europe/International24. July 2026

Sport brings Europe together

European Youth Camp invites the public to take part in hands-on activities in Langenberg Park

On Saturday 25 July 2026, the focus will be on exercise, socialising and European community: from 4.30 pm, participants in the City of Bocholt's European Youth Camp invite the public to join in an hour of hands-on sporting activities in Langenbergpark. Visitors will be given a varied insight into the activities the young people have been taking part in during the camp week.

23. July 2026

Education and culture23. July 2026

The CityArt international art market transforms Bocholt's town centre into a gallery

Handcrafted, sustainable art - live in Bocholt town centre // Grand finale of the Culture Days on 30 August 2026

On Sunday 30 August 2026, Bocholt town centre will become a hub for international art and creative encounters. More than 60 exhibiting artists will present a wide variety of works at the CityArt international art market, ranging from paintings and drawings to ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, textile art, live portraits, photography, arts and crafts, live music and much more. The event also marks the conclusion...

21. July 2026

Europe/International21. July 2026

Young Europeans visit Bocholt

Mayor Christian Mangen welcomes participants at the 2026 European Youth Camp

On Monday, Mayor Christian Mangen officially welcomed the participants of the City of Bocholt's European Youth Camp at the Europa-Haus. Under the motto "Fit for Europe 2026 - Sport, Health and Cooking in the European City of Bocholt", young people from six European countries are spending a week together in Bocholt from 19 to 26 July.

City Hall21. July 2026