Lovers and connoisseurs of wines and spirits in Düsseldorf blend with the professionals once a year in Düsseldorf during the leading international ProWein trade fair of wines and spirits. Those not from the trade partake in this delightful topic during the evening hours. Some sixty or so bars, bistros, restaurants, clubs, wine merchants and hotels join together to bring to the public a true kaleidoscope of locations with good food and great drinks. Photo © Messe Düsseldorf

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 days giving the boulevard a relaxed, quieter and almost bohemian flavour. Dating from the mid nineteen-eighties, one of the goals has always been to assist…

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 locations throughout the city. Performances by renowned artists and newcomers inspire audiences year after year. Tickets may be purchased for individual days as well as…

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 provide the necessary ambience when the old town, Altstadt, including the town hall courtyard is transformed into its own petit Paris. Visitors to the festival…

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 old town, Altstadt, of Düsseldorf. An inspiring selection of national and international artists manage to create spectacular and sophisticated entertainment that touches the soul of…

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 in Düsseldorf every three years, alternating with the cities of Duisburg and Cologne. Photo © Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus

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 age old tradition of felling a fir, Tanne, or spruce, Fichte, tree can be upheld the vicinity of Düsseldorf too. Schlosshof Garath welcomes you on the…