The year in Düsseldorf
The big moments of the year in Düsseldorf: Hoppeditz awakening, Christmas markets, Carnival and Rose Monday and more, with their dates.
Hoppeditz awakening
On 11 November at 11:11 the Hoppeditz wakes up in front of the town hall on the Marktplatz, and the carnival season begins.
Christmas markets
Several Christmas markets across the Altstadt and the city centre, a big wheel on the Burgplatz and the Kö on Ice rink. Closed on 22 November and on Christmas Day.
Night of the Arts
For one night museums, galleries and other art spaces stay open until 2 am, with shuttle buses between them. Until 2025 it was the Night of the Museums.
Düsseldorf Marathon
A marathon, a half marathon and relays through the city, with people cheering along the route.
Japan Day
A day of Japanese culture on the Rhine, with food, cosplay, manga and stages, and Japanese fireworks in the evening. Entry is free.
Largest Fair on the Rhine
The Largest Fair on the Rhine, on the Oberkassel meadows across from the Altstadt, with fireworks on Friday 23 July. Entry is free.
Düsseldorf Festival
Three weeks of dance, contemporary circus, theatre and music in the theatre tent on the Burgplatz and at about a dozen other places in the city.
