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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| 1Open 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 | 2 | 3Stadtklang Concert TRStadtklang Concert TRTime: 20:00 JAN JAKOB Free Entrance Tribe, Friedrichstadt | 4Stadtklang Concert SKStadtklang Concert SKTime: 19:00 BB THOMAZ Free Entrance StadtstrandTonhallenufer 2 Oberkasseler Brücke | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10Stadtklang Concert SKStadtklang Concert SKTime: 00:00 NANIWA Free Entrance StadtstrandTonhallenufer 2 Oberkasseler Brücke | 11Stadtklang Concert NTStadtklang Concert NTTime: 19:00 THE FRENCH GIG Free Entrance Neusser Thor, Gerresheim | 12Sunday ShoppingSunday ShoppingTime: 13:00 - 18:00 On Sundays referred to as a "Verkaufsoffener Sonntag", rigid regulations are relaxed and stores allowed to open for special occasions. This one is the massive plastics and rubber trade fair "K". The world's largest of its kind, it attracts an enormous number of international visitors to the exhibition grounds of the Messe Düsseldorf and beyond.
Many shops will open their doors from 1 pm to 6 pm and the city will be full.
Stadtklang Concert CGStadtklang Concert CGTime: 19:00ALMOST THREE Free Entrance Café à GoGo, Pempelfort | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17Big WheelBig Wheel The so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
| 18Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Stadtklang Concert BMStadtklang Concert BMTime: 19:00 STEVE SAVAGE Free Entrance B'Mine, Flingern | 19Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Stadtklang Concert RCStadtklang Concert RCTime: 19:00 QUENTIN MOORE Free Entrance Ruby Coco, Stadtmitte | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
| 21Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
| 22Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
| 23Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00 A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
Stadtklang Concert RLStadtklang Concert RLTime: 20:00ROB CLAMP Free Entrance Ruby Luna, Altstadt | 24Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
| 25Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
| 26Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
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| 27Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
| 28Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
Stadtklang Concert RLStadtklang Concert RLTime: 20:00 ACOUSTIC COUNTRY NIGHT Free Entrance Ruby Luna, Altstadt | 29Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
| 30Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
Stadtklang Concert RCStadtklang Concert RCTime: 19:00 ANNA PANCALDI Stadtklang organises live music at venues in Düsseldorf and elsewhere to showcase musicians and bands from Germany, Europe and beyond. They create a live environment in a variety of locations to enrich the the city's cultural landscape. A great option for expats to just turn up and enjoy a drink or two while bathing in the creative atmosphere. Free Entrance Ruby Coco, Stadtmitte | 31Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Autumn FunfairAutumn FunfairTime: 15:00 - 22:00A cosy funfair, especially for families with children. Featuring a few typical rides and traditional eateries. Weekend opening is two hours earlier and one hour later. Firework display on the first Friday.
Tonhallenufer (Oberkasseler Bridge)
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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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