The year in Dortmund
The big moments of the year in Dortmund: Jazztage Dortmund, Dortmund Christmas market, MAYDAY and more, with their dates.
Jazztage Dortmund
A month of jazz and new music, run by the domicil, the jazz club on the Hansastraße.
Dortmund Christmas market
More than 250 stalls across the city centre, and on the Hansaplatz the giant Christmas tree: about 45 metres tall, built from some 1,200 spruces from the Sauerland.
MAYDAY
Germany's longest-running indoor rave: a whole night of techno and hardstyle in the Westfalenhallen, from 7 pm to 7 am.
Klangvokal: Fest der Chöre
Klangvokal brings singing to Dortmund all season, from opera to pop. At the Fest der Chöre, choirs of every age sing in the city centre, free.
ExtraSchicht
The night of industrial heritage across the whole Ruhr: collieries, blast furnaces and halls stay open late into the night, with music, light and shows. Dortmund takes part.
Juicy Beats
The summer festival in the Westfalenpark, back over two days in 2027 and with camping.
Westfalenpark Festival of Lights
An evening in the Westfalenpark with light installations, live music and fireworks to finish.
DEW21 Museum Night
One night, one ticket: more than 40 museums and venues stay open late, with hundreds of tours, concerts and activities.
