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Autumn highlights: Festivals and markets in North Rhine-Westphalia from September 19th to 21st!
Experience outstanding events in Gelsenkirchen: Jazz Festival and New Colors Festival on the weekend from September 19th to 21st, 2025.
Autumn highlights: Festivals and markets in North Rhine-Westphalia from September 19th to 21st!
In the coming days, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) will shake again! From September 19th to 21st, 2025, there are numerous events and folk festivals on the program that will attract both locals and visitors. Especially on September 20th, International Children's Day, there are celebrations in many cities because everything here revolves around the little ones.
If you're looking for culinary delights and lots of entertainment, you shouldn't miss the various autumn folk festivals in the region. Especially that one Stunikenmarkt in Hamm, which takes place until September 23rd on Santa Monica Square and around the Pauluskirche, promises a colorful mix of rides and stalls - with free admission. There is free beer and free rides at the opening, and the last day features a family day and a spectacular fireworks display.
Diverse events in NRW
But that's not all! From the Jazz Festival in Gelsenkirchen to the New Colors Festival to the China Festival in Duisburg – the cultural highlights are almost endless. The Dusseldorf Festival enchants from September 10th to November 16th with performing arts at various locations, while the end of the Ruhrtriennale in the Ruhr area is also taking place these days.
- Chinafest in Duisburg: Theater am Marientor, 19. bis 21. September – mit Kampfkunst, Musik, Filmen und Workshops.
- New Colours Festival in Gelsenkirchen: 18. bis 21. September – Tagestickets sind ab 45 Euro erhältlich.
- Internationales Drachenfest in Heggen: 20. und 21. September – ein Spektakel für die ganze Familie.
- Wein am Rhein in Düsseldorf: Mannesmannufer, 19. bis 21. September – auch hier ist der Eintritt kostenfrei.
A special highlight during this time is the Autumn fair, which takes place in many cities. Whether in Castrop-Rauxel, Radevormwald or Mönchengladbach, these folk festivals offer adrenaline, fun and delicious food. Here are the fair dates for the weekend at a glance:
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Castrop-Rauxel | September 19th to 22nd |
| Radevormwald | September 19th to 22nd |
| Mönchengladbach-Rheydt | September 19th to 22nd |
| Viersen-Dülken | September 20th to 23rd |
The weekend in NRW promises a lot of variety and fun for young and old! There is nothing better than enjoying the atmosphere of folk festivals and cultural events with family and friends.
So, saddle up and go for it! The festivities are just around the corner and just waiting to be discovered. No matter whether you are a foodie, culture fan or adrenaline junkie - there is something for everyone here!