What’s going on in the Metropole Ruhr?
Our Metropole Ruhr is one of the most exciting, fascinating and liveable regions in Germany. With our tips, we want to make life easier for you so that you quickly feel at home in your ZEITQUARTIER. By the way, we are happy to receive new recommendations – write us where you felt particularly at home.
ZEITQUARTIER-tips for your visit to our region
Drinking Halls Day 2024
17.08.2024 More than 200 artists at 40 program booths, five program categories and a whole day dedicated to booth culture. The Ruhr region is once again celebrating the Day of Drinking Halls, sponsored by the…
Gourmet Mile Ruhr 2024
29.08. – 01.09.2024 Gourmetmeile Metropole Ruhr 2024 in the industrial ambience at Zeche Zollverein.
Essen Light Weeks 2024/2025
27.10. – 04.01.2025 Festive lights in Essen’s city centre let your eyes compete with the city lights.
International Christmas Market Essen 2024
15.11.-24.12.2024 The excellent Christmas market extends over the entire Essen city center.
Park lights at Gruga Park 2025
From January 20th to February 25th, 2025 – the Gruga Park will once again be transformed into a colorful sea of lights. Illuminated installations can be admired after dark in the extensive park.
Essen Original 2025
09.05. – 11.05.2024 For three days, the Essen Original city festival will feature the finest live music on various stages and exciting hands-on activities for kids and families.
Pfingst Open Air Werden 2025
Whitsun Open Air Werden is an indie, pop and hip hop festival that takes place in Essen-Werden
Park Sounds 2025
09.06.2025 Sit in Essen’s Stadtgarten and picnic with a view of the Philharmonie and Aalto Theater while listening to exciting sounds: That’s what the “Park Sounds” offer at the end of the season. The successful…
ExtraSchicht 2025
28.06.2025 ExtraSchicht – The Night of Industrial Culture. A cultural festival for the entire Metropole Ruhr. Between the various locations and cities, around 500 events are offered, from classical music to theater, comedy and special…
Gruga Summer Festival 2025
15.08. – 24.08.2025 Summer festival at the Gruga Hall. The family funfair with about 60 showmen, various rides and running rides, carousels and snack bars as well as fireworks and children’s flea market.
SMAG Sundance 2025 – open air festival
12.07.2025 SMAG Sundance – is Electronic and EDM Festival at Seaside Beach Baldeney. The most beautiful open air festival in the Ruhr area with a view of Lake Baldeney.
Wine Festival in the City Park – Food, Wine & Music
02.08. – 04.08.2024 Germany’s elite vintners present their outstanding products and the ESSEN GENIESSEN restaurateurs serve matching culinary specialties from the wine-growing regions, with musical accompaniment by international artists.