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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.

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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2 3 4Open HouseOpen HouseTime: 18:00 - 22:00
KPMG sponsors free entrance to the art venues K20 and K21 on the first Wednesday of the month.
K20 & K21
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16 17 18 19Düsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupDüsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupTime: 19:00
Networking over drinks with expats
Fatty’s Irish Pub
20Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 20:00
JULIAN ADLER & BAND Free Entrance
Ruby Leni, Mitte
21Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00
JULIKA
Free Entrance
B'Mine, Flingern
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23 24 25 26SommerkultSommerkultTime: 17:00 - 23:55
The Summer Cult Festival is a free two-day open-air festival takes place at the Heinrich Heine University. A variety of artist perform at this annual campus festival organised by HHU's student organisationAStA. Food and drink at student-friendly prices are also offered.
Strandklang ConcertStrandklang ConcertTime: 19:00
MURASAKI WAVES
Free Entrance
Stadtstrand
Tonhallenufer 2
Oberkasseler Brücke
27SommerkultSommerkultTime: 17:00 - 23:55
The Summer Cult Festival is a free two-day open-air festival takes place at the Heinrich Heine University. A variety of artist perform at this annual campus festival organised by HHU's student organisationAStA. Food and drink at student-friendly prices are also offered.
28Saitta SommerfestSaitta SommerfestTime: 12:00
An institution, a celebration of "la dolce vita" and a great experience for locals and expats, old and young, singles and families. Fun, joviality, entertainment, music, performances, games, communication and Giuseppe Saitta's delicious deli specialities, great wines...
Barbarossaplatz, Oberkassel
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EVENTS IN DÜSSELDORF

Events and activities large and small happen in Düsseldorf throughout the year, some becoming nationally and internationally popular. Carnival is huge, as is the large funfair on the Rhine river bank opposite the old town.

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Socialising in Düsseldorf

Staying in touch and getting together with others living in a similar situation can be important. Expat groups in social media are highly valuable sources for connecting. Socialising in Düsseldorf can include events, international clubs or heading for a popular spot to meet international residents. 

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