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TBA! A combination of demonstration, political statement, party and celebration, the local CSD, Christopher Street Day, in Düsseldorf has become well established in the state capital. A stage is prominently placed across from the parliament buildings next to the Rhine promenade. As always, a great crowd attends from the LGBTI community and beyond.

Known in German as the Book Stroll, Bücherbummel, the annual book fair on the Königsallee is an essential part of the urban cultural programme in Düsseldorf. Thousands of people visit the book stalls that line the pavements on the city’s most famous street. The atmosphere of this consumers paradise is uniquely transformed for some ten […]

TBA! A fascinating cartwheeling tournament has been held in Düsseldorf since the 1937. The annual event is held on the beautiful promenade alongside the river Rhine, attracting hundreds of children and families. The tradition of performing a cartwheel, Radschlag, has been around for many, many centuries and was originally performed openly on the streets by […]

On or around Bastille Day it’s time for Düsseldorf to say say “Vive la France!”. Every year the city celebrates its amicable relations to “La Grande Nation” with the Düsseldorf France Festival, a fascinating and popular event. The weekend creates an atmosphere of the fête nationale with its francophone community. French culinary specialities and amusements […]

Pink Monday is a longstanding tradition at the funfair which attracting hundreds and thousands of people from the lesbian and gay community alone. This gathering during the evening on the funfair has become one of the most enjoyable LGBT events of the year in the city of Düsseldorf. And it all started long, long ago […]

The Gourmet Festival is an explosion of impressions for all the senses. Quality wines and other beverages, delicious foods and tasty delicacies are on offer along the stunning Königsallee in Düsseldorf. A hundred or so exhibitors are packed along the Kö and some 30.000 visitors are expected annually. Photo © Gourmet Festival

Between August 26 and September 3 2023 plus a more exclusive preview day on August 25, CARAVAN SALON turns Düsseldorf into the international capital of mobile leisure. The world’s leading trade fair is an excellent venue to discover, compare and buy motorhomes, caravans and campervans in such diversity. Experience vehicle technology, components and accessories, tents, […]

A magnificent and vibrant collection of performing arts in a large yet surprisingly intimate marquee. The annual düsseldorf festival! draws audiences from near and far with dance, performance, theatre, nouveau cirque and music of many genres. The concept defines itself through experimentation and change, while offering a unique, defining atmosphere in the heart of the […]

From morning till late, the China Festival in front of the city hall offers insights to the special relationship between Düsseldorf and Chongqing as well as many Chinese cultural aspects. With various cultural or culinary offerings and many performances on stage, the event offers much fun for young and old. The Chana festival takes place […]

TBA! Watch a kitsch seasonal movie and the marvellous experience of decorating one’s own freshly cut tree is often revealed. Many American families, and some British, follow a wonderful tradition in rural regions of the US at this time of year. Cutting your own Christmas Tannenbaum is a magnificent experience. Fortunately for local expats, the […]

PLEASE CHECK! Christ Church traditionally hosts a wonderful and truly heart-warming Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve for the international English speaking community in Düsseldorf. The Anglican Chaplaincy is frequented by residents originating from many countries.

Jazz has long been part of the heart, soul and sound of Dusseldorf and jazz music in its various forms is on occasions hard to miss. This is one. The annual Jazz Rally Düsseldorf is the largest jazz festival in Germany. During the month of May, some sixty-five concerts take place on several stages at various […]