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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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1Caravan SalonCaravan SalonTime: 10:00 - 18:00 Between August 25 and September 3 2023 including the more exclusive preview day on August 25, CARAVAN SALON turns Düsseldorf into the international capital of mobile leisure.
Experience a terrific offering of caravans, motorhomes, RVs, vehicle and caravanning products from some 720 well-known brands and newcomers both national and international.
A wide variety of items for trekking, hiking and the great outdoors can also be viewed and purchased at the world's largest fair of its kind.
Convention Centre DüsseldorfMesseplatz, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61 40474 Düsseldorf | 2Caravan SalonCaravan SalonTime: 10:00 - 18:00 Between August 25 and September 3 2023 including the more exclusive preview day on August 25, CARAVAN SALON turns Düsseldorf into the international capital of mobile leisure.
Experience a terrific offering of caravans, motorhomes, RVs, vehicle and caravanning products from some 720 well-known brands and newcomers both national and international.
A wide variety of items for trekking, hiking and the great outdoors can also be viewed and purchased at the world's largest fair of its kind.
Convention Centre DüsseldorfMesseplatz, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61 40474 Düsseldorf Book MileBook MileTime: 11:00 - 19:00 Books, books and more books for sale. Old, or very old, new or used available from some 60 dealers, some of which give free evaluations. Rheinufer Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 Sleepwalker’s Station Free Entrance Stadtstrand Tonhallenufer 2 Oberkasseler Brücke Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 JULIKA Free Entrance Laguna, Meerbusch | 3Caravan SalonCaravan SalonTime: 10:00 - 18:00 Between August 25 and September 3 2023 including the more exclusive preview day on August 25, CARAVAN SALON turns Düsseldorf into the international capital of mobile leisure.
Experience a terrific offering of caravans, motorhomes, RVs, vehicle and caravanning products from some 720 well-known brands and newcomers both national and international.
A wide variety of items for trekking, hiking and the great outdoors can also be viewed and purchased at the world's largest fair of its kind.
Convention Centre DüsseldorfMesseplatz, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61 40474 Düsseldorf Book MileBook MileTime: 11:00 - 19:00 Books, books and more books for sale. Old, or very old, new or used available from some 60 dealers, some of which give free evaluations. Rheinufer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4Expat 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 | 5 | 6Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 HANNES WEYLAND DUO Free Entrance Bitebox, Seestern | 7 | 8Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 DANNY Free Entrance Stadtstrand Tonhallenufer 2 Oberkasseler Brücke | 9Düsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupDüsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupTime: 16:00 - 20:00 Girls picnic for seasoned expats or those new to the city. Bring a favourite picnic blanket, snacks and bottle of wine to share! Zoo Park Invictus Games OpeningInvictus Games OpeningTime: 18:30 - 20:00 Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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| 10Invictus GamesInvictus Games Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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HofgartenkonzertHofgartenkonzertTime: 11:00 - 12:00Wimmer.Band Hofgarten Pavillion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
11Invictus GamesInvictus Games Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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| 12Invictus GamesInvictus Games Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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| 13Invictus GamesInvictus Games Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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| 14Invictus GamesInvictus Games Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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| 15Invictus GamesInvictus Games Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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| 16Invictus GamesInvictus Games Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00MIKE EDEL Free Entrance Stadtstrand Tonhallenufer 2 Oberkasseler Brücke Invictus Games ClosingInvictus Games ClosingTime: 20:00 - 21:00 Sports event with participants from 21 nations.
“Invictus” means “undefeated”. The term embodies the fighting spirit of the participating men and women, as well as their motivation to move on with their lives, to gain a new place in life, and to not let themselves be defined by the trauma they have suffered.
Photo © Kenny Beele / Invictus Games
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| 17HofgartenkonzertHofgartenkonzertTime: 11:00 - 12:00 Überraschungskonzert Hofgarten Pavillion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 BB THOMAZ Free Entrance Max Brown, Stadtmitte Düsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupDüsseldorf Expat Meetup GroupTime: 19:00 Networking over drinks with expats Fatty’s Irish Pub Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 20:00 PAUL BASILE Free Entrance Il Cortile Korschenbroich | 22 | 23Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 Roxopolis Free Entrance Stadtstrand Tonhallenufer 2 Oberkasseler Brücke | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 MUSKETEER Free Entrance Ruby Leni, Mitte | 29Stadtklang ConcertStadtklang ConcertTime: 19:00 FABIAN HAUPT Free Entrance Stadtstrand Tonhallenufer 2 Oberkasseler Brücke | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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.



