Family day at the water tower: Creative energy for young and old!
Experience art, music and exciting activities related to energy at the Family Day of the Water Tower Festival in Wesel on October 5, 2025.

Family day at the water tower: Creative energy for young and old!
An exciting weekend is ahead! On Sunday, October 5th, 2025, the family day of the Wasserturm Festival will take place in Wesel. From 3 p.m., the old Stadtwerke water tower will be a venue for art, energy and a comprehensive hands-on program for the whole family. lokalkompass.de reports that this year the topic of “water and energy” is taking center stage, with a particular focus on heating as an essential aspect Energy consumer.
The event is organized by Marco Schwanzert Events from Hamminkeln and promises exciting, creative and surprising experiences for all age groups. Padletto, the festival will comprehensively present artistic contributions from talented artists, including the creative use of radiators and pipes, which are integrated into the performances as drums. The “invisible boiler room” is explored thematically in order to open up completely new perspectives on the energy transition. In addition, Akke Wilmes, an energy consultant for the Wesel district, will moderate the day and contribute to the performances with valuable know-how.
Music and culture focused on saving energy
The heart of the family day will also be live music. The Hamminkeln rock school provides rousing sounds with a performance by “THE HARMONIES”, while students from the community primary school on Quadenweg present a performance. At 7 p.m., the Icelandic musician Svavar Knutur rounds off the program with a final concert. Tickets are available for this concert, but entry to Family Day itself is free, making the event an attractive destination for everyone.
The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Center and climate manager Ulrich Kemmerling will be represented with advice stands that will not only offer visitors information on energy advice, but also tips for responsible use of resources. verbraucherzentrale.nrw highlights that the family day is also part of the campaign “Your home – on course for the future with energy”.
Catering and events
The culinary side of the festival is covered by the popular Frittenschmiede Wesel, along with a wide range of drinks. So there are plenty of opportunities to feed visitors and enjoy the day.
Overall, Wesel is looking forward to a weekend full of cultural highlights and community exchange. The combination of art, music and practical knowledge about energy efficiency gives the event a special setting that not only entertains, but also educates and raises awareness. Be there and experience the creative discussion of important topics in a festive atmosphere!