Events in Dusseldorf
Düsseldorfer Jazz Rally
May
One of Europe's biggest jazz events, the Düsseldorfer Jazz Rally draws around 300,000 visitors every year for a weekend of concerts and impromptu performances. With more than 500 musicians, 35 stages and a blend of musical genres that encompasses funk, soul, blues and rock, this is a must-do for music fans of all ages.
Open Source Festival
June
Set against the leafy backdrop of the Grafenberg forest racecourse, this big summer festival is a celebration of clubbing and pop culture. It attracts an international crowd and features both high-profile musicians and up-and-coming acts.
Stadtsparkasse Cartwheeling Tournament June Dating back to 1937, this eccentric event sees children competing in a light-hearted sporting championship, racing one another over distances of between 15m and 20m.
Größte Kirmes am Rhein
July
This big summer fun fair draws more than four million visitors every year and counts as one of the biggest fairs in Germany. It features amusement park rides, beer tents and food stalls, as well as a packed calendar of workshops, events and activities.
New Fall Festival
October
Based across two of Düsseldorf's most beautiful concert halls, this festival of the arts is based on the premise that the venue matters just as much as the music. Performances by a small but select number of musicians take place throughout the five-day festival.