24 Events in May in Bonn - Events & Activities in May 2026
May 2026: The most exciting events! ☀️ Open-airs, festivals & more – secure your event highlights now!

Forest Bathing – A Small Break, Great Impact!
Mindful forest time in Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Forest bathing combines tranquility, nature, and new energy on May 16, 2026. Secure your spot now! #Bonn #ForestBathing

Thematic Tour Old Cemetery: Music City Before and After Ludwig van Beethoven
A quiet place full of sound history: Discover Bonn's music city at the Old Cemetery with Beethoven's traces, historic graves and atmosphere. 16.05.2026, 2 PM. #Bonn

Pur 3 – Beethoven Orchestra Bonn
Mendelssohn's Scottish meets in Bonn great live atmosphere and smart moderation. Pur 3 in the Beethoven Hall will be a special evening. #Classical #Bonn

Jaques the Fatalist and His Master
An evening of theater full of wit, contradiction, and enlightenment: Jacques the Fatalist and His Master in Bonn connects Diderot with contemporary stage power. 16.05.2026, 19:30. #TheaterBonn

Mirja Boes - Arschbombe Olé
Bonn laughs loudly: Mirja Boes serves an evening full of punchlines and stage power in Arschbombe Olé. 16.05.2026, from 32.30 €. Check tickets now! #Comedy

Mary Sophi & Band
A new live evening for Bonn: Mary Sophi & Band brings emotion, closeness, and fresh songs to the RheinBühne. Free admission on a donation basis. #Bonn #Live

Tamara Lukasheva »Rilke Set to Music. Solo«
An evening full of poetry and sound in Bonn: Tamara Lukasheva sets Rilke to music in the special dialogue space. Experience it live on 16.05.2026 for 15 €. #Rilke #Bonn #Reading

Mission Improssible: Impro-Show “The Hotel”
One hotel, countless stories: Mission Improssible brings spontaneous theater magic, pace, and wit to the stage in Bonn. #TheaterBonn #ImproShow

The Seagull
Chekhov's The Seagull Hits Right at the Heart in Bonn: Art, Love, and Injury on the Workshop Stage. 16.05.2026, 16.50 €. Experience it now! #TheaterBonn

Future Shock
Kleist in the digital present: Future Shock at Theater im Ballsaal Bonn promises an intense theater evening full of tension, physicality, and presence. #Bonn #Theater

Black & White Dance Party for Singles
Black, white, full dance floor: Bonn is waiting for a stylish singles party with music, movement, and a relaxed atmosphere. 16.05.2026, guests €7.50. #Bonn #Party

Night Watchman Torch Tour through Medieval Bonn
Discover Bonn in torchlight: The night watchman torch tour takes you through medieval alleys, telling stories of history to touch and authentic old town atmosphere. 05.16.2026, €10. #Bonn

Bonn's Südstadt and the Baroque Poppelsdorfer Palace
Bonn's Südstadt and the Poppelsdorfer Palace

Kidical Mass - Kids on Bikes
Kidical Mass - Kids on Bikes

West - African Dance Workshop with LIVE - Djembe and Sabar Drum Music
West - African Dance Workshop with LIVE - Djembe and Sabar Drum Music

Beethoven very privately
Beethoven very privately in Bonn: a personal city tour around the family, youth, and daily life of the composer. 17.05.2026, 12 Euros. Discover live now. #Bonn #Beethoven

Little America on the Rhine
Discover Bonn's American Quarter at Little America on the Rhine: History, architecture, and proximity to the Rhine in a unique guided tour. 17.05.2026, 12 Euros. #Bonn

Beuel Bound
Bonn-Beuel becomes a place of discovery: Beuel Bound starts on May 17 from 11 AM at the House of the Community. Active, approachable, surprising. #Bonn #BeuelBound

Art and Design Market
Bonn invites you to the Art and Design Market at atelier_zweiundzwanzig: creative unique pieces, crafts, and enjoyment in the Macke district. 17.05.2026, free entry. #Bonn #Market

Welcome to the Academic Art Museum Bonn
Experience antiquity up close in Bonn: Free admission, free tour, and a large art history at the Academic Art Museum. 05.17.2026, 11:15 AM. #Bonn #Museum

Bonn City Walk with Rainer SELmanN (Godesberg Castle Cemetery)
A quiet place full of history: Discover the Godesberg Castle Cemetery with Rainer SELMANn and experience Bonn in a whole new way. #Bonn #BadGodesberg

FREIPLANSCHER – The Comedic Reading Stage at Rüngsdorf Cultural Bath
Literary humor with attitude: FREIPLANSCHER at Rüngsdorf Cultural Bath combines satire, reading, and proximity to the audience. On 05.17.2026 at 11:30 AM. #Bonn #Reading

Highlights of the Cultural History Collection
A journey through time in the Rhineland: The tour Highlights of the Cultural History Collection at the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn combines art, history, and strong exhibits. 17.05.2026, tickets from €14. #Bonn #Museum

Experience Ancient Art!
Ancient art up close: The Academic Art Museum Bonn invites you to guided tours, craft fun, and originals on 17.05.2026. #Bonn #AncientArt
