Recklinghausen shines: The spectacular finale with a drone show!

Recklinghausen shines: The spectacular finale with a drone show!

The atmosphere in Recklinghausen is electric! Today, on November 9th, 2025, many visitors are drawn to the final event of “Recklinghausen shines”. The popular light show, which began on October 24, has enchanted the city's citizens and guests with daily shows. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Recklinghausen town hall will be illuminated by colorful projections that have already attracted numerous spectators. On this final day, the city will come to a grand conclusion with an additional drone show at 8 p.m.

But that's not all! Today's Sunday shopping invites people to stroll through the shops from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and pick up a bargain or two. Anyone planning to visit the city can look forward to numerous free parking options. Various parking spaces are available from 4 p.m., including the Saalbau/Dorstener Straße parking lot (P10) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Platz (P11), to name just a few. It couldn't be easier, as arriving by car is easily possible via the A43 and A2.

Diverse events and offers

The last few weeks have been filled with numerous events that make “Recklinghausen shines” an experience for the whole family. From the terrace glow, which started on October 25th with free drinks and snacks, to the short concerts by the Philharmonie Westfalen on October 26th in the Propsteikirche St. Peter, entertainment was provided. Free city tours were also offered, which were very well received by visitors. Anyone who wanted to collect creative moments could take part in the photo competition, which is still running today and where there are attractive prizes to be won: 750 euros for first place, 500 euros for second and 250 euros for third place.

Transport connections and accessibility

For those who want to travel by public transport, there are over 20 bus lines and night express lines available that lead directly to the city center. This ensures that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the hustle and bustle and the festive atmosphere without having to worry about finding a parking space.

What is particularly charming about the event is the wonderful sea of ​​lights, which shows Recklinghausen from a completely new side. The harmonious combination of light and music has not only captured the hearts of the residents, but also those of the many visitors. The successful implementation of this series of events is a nice ray of hope for the city and shows how important lively events are for the community.

The best way to experience how Recklinghausen shines in the dark is for yourself. Come along, enjoy the impressive drone show and end the day under the sparkling sky.