May full of festivals: Kirmes, celebrations and events in NRW await you!

May full of festivals: Kirmes, celebrations and events in NRW await you!

in May 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia expects a variety of events that will attract both locals and tourists. Among the many celebrations, the May Day and the popular Japan Day in Düsseldorf stand out. In addition, the fairground season will be in full swing, which goes hand in hand with colorful festivities and rides.

The first highlight of the month is the large Maikirmes in Remscheid, which takes place from May 1st to May 11th. Admission is free while the rides are chargeable. There will be impressive fireworks on the two Fridays, and the family day on May 7th promises special fun for the youngest visitors. In addition to Remscheid, many other fairs are also planned in the country, including the Maikirmes in Essen-Steele and the spring fair in Düsseldorf, both of which are scheduled for the period from 1 to 4 May, as well as numerous other events in different cities.

cultural highlights of the month

Another big event is the “Rhine in Flames” in Bonn, which takes place from 2nd to May 4th. The highlight is the impressive fireworks on May 3 in the Rheinaue. Entry to this event is also free and it attracts large crowds year after year.

The official opening begins at 12:30 p.m. on the main stage on Burgplatz in Düsseldorf and is made by important personalities such as Dr. Stephan Keller, the mayor of Düsseldorf, and other official representatives accompanied. There will also be performances by children and adolescents from the Japanese community as well as a performance by the J-Pop group "Charan-Po-Rantan with Kankan Balkan".

city festivals and other events

In addition to the big celebrations, numerous city festivals are scheduled for all over North Rhine-Westphalia in May. These include:

• ahaus: 23. to May 25th
• ahlen: 16. to May 18th
• Bielefeld: 23. to May 25th
• Düsseldorf: 1. to 4th May
• Essen: 9th to May 11th
• Cologne: May 21 to June 1 (Wine Week)
• Wuppertal: 23. to May 25th

These events are an integral part of culture in NRW and attract many people year after year who want to enjoy the get -together, delicious food and above all the entertainment, such as Tonight.de

In addition to the Japan Day and the city festivals, there are also numerous other events such as "Dance in the May" parties on April 30th. All of these events promise a May full of joy and community experiences in North Rhine-Westphalia, a federal state that is known for its culture and diversity.