Celebration mood in North Rhine -Westphalia: Experience fair and festivals in May 2025!

Celebration mood in North Rhine -Westphalia: Experience fair and festivals in May 2025!

in May 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia is characterized by numerous celebrations and events, which are of great importance for both locals and visitors. The month begins with the May Day, followed by other regional festivals and public holidays, such as Mother's Day, Himmelfahrt and Father's Day. Especially in the first week of May, the region transformed into a lively festival country through the fair and city festivals.

A Highlight in the event calendar is the large Maikirmes in Remscheid, which takes place from May 1 to 11 on the shooting club at the city park. Admission to this colorful event is free, but the rides have to be paid. An impressive fireworks are ignited on the Fridays, and on May 7th there will be a family day with special offers.

other fair and city festivals

In addition to the Maikirmes in Remscheid, there are a variety of other fairs in the region:

• Spring bend in Aachen: April 19 to May 4th
• Maikirmes in Werne, Geseke, Essen-Steele and Emsdetten: May 1st to May 4th
• Maikirmes in Ahlen: May 1st to May 6th
• Spring fair in Castrop-Rauxel: May 2 to May 5th
• Spring fair in Düsseldorf: May 2 to May 11th
• Donatus-Mai-Kirmes in Euskirchen: May 9th to May 12th

These events offer a colorful program with rides, live music and culinary delights. Many cities, including Ahaus, Bielefeld, Dortmund and Cologne, also organize city festivals that offer a mix of culture, street food and entertainment.

Another highlight in May is "Rhein in Flames" in Bonn, which takes place from 2nd to May 4th. The highlight of this event, which is celebrated in the picturesque Rheinauen, is a spectacular fireworks on May 3. Entry to this event is also free of charge and attracts many visitors.

The Japan Day in Düsseldorf

On May 24, 2025, the Japan Day will be celebrated in Düsseldorf. This occasion not only offers a varied cultural program with music and shows, but also a culinary journey of discovery through Japanese cuisine. A special highlight is the fireworks, which forms the end of the event. On this day, organizers also offer shipping to fireworks that enable a special perspective on the event and end around midnight.

In addition to these festive highlights, other cultural events are also planned. The Billie Eilish concert is expected on May 29 in Cologne, and the wool Festival in Lohmar on May 31 is also promising an interesting event.

The fairground season and the various city festivals offer something for every taste: from rides and culinary stands to cultural program items and fireworks. North Rhine-Westphalia comes up in May with a diverse offer that brings people together and celebrates the joy of celebrating. Events such as those of the Japanese fireworks in Düsseldorf also show how dynamic and versatile the celebrations in the region are. Further fireworks events this year will include the “Rhein in Flames” lights in Bonn on May 3 and the Heidelberg Castle lighting on June 7th.