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HAPPENINGS IN DÜSSELDORF

Many events pop up and disappear with little or no advertising. Some activities are small or unique. Such happenings are posted in this calendar. A  source of possible surprise and discovery.

Open air concert
© Stadtklang
Actors
© Orange Planet / Ralf Eppink
Boules balls on sandy play area
© Amazing Capitals / DeiaGreg
Actors
© Orange Planet / Ralf Eppink

Something special takes place throughout the year in Düsseldorf. Besides established events and exhibitions, smaller occasions can vary from a concert, theatre performance, vernissage, celebration, opening, anniversary, a spontaneous market or a small one off activity. 

Choose from expat meet ups and other happenings, some of which take place with surprisingly little publicity, yet well-informed local nationals attend. Members of the expat community of Düsseldorf and surroundings can enjoy these gatherings too.

The calendar below offers expats a quick, easy and simple way to discover current activities all on one page. Please confirm to take note of any cancellations or changes.

By Vincent Green, Jun 23 2022

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16Expat Stand-Up ComedyExpat Stand-Up ComedyTime: 19:00 - 22:00
Expat English Stand-Up Comedy Show in English. From the Multinational-Intercultural Meetup Group Düsseldorf Destille 		17 18 19Düsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupDüsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupTime: 19:00
Networking over drinks with expats Fatty’s Irish Pub International Dance WeeksInternational Dance WeeksTime: 20:00
The International Dance Weeks in Neuss attract outstanding performers who demonstrate an enormous variety of the expressive power of dance. Stadthalle Neuss
See more on Amazing Capitals Neuss 		20 21Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf 		22Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf
23Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf 		24Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf 		25Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf 		26Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00
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Free Entrance Ruby Coco, Stadtmitte 		27Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf Burns Night SupperBurns Night SupperTime: 19:00
The British Business Club of Düsseldorf Burns Night Supper with drinks reception, three-course dinner including traditional haggis and malt whisky, bagpipe player, poetry, speeches and Scottish dancing. Industrie-Club 		28Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf 		29Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! A comprehensive line-up ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts, diving, surfing, SUP and angling. Innovations include the topics of sustainability and nature conservation. Messe Düsseldorf
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