What's happening in July 2025? - Events in the Ruhr region
July is going to be hot! 🔥
Open-air concerts, markets and festivals ensure the best atmosphere in the open air! And typical of the Ruhr area, industrial backdrops meet green nature and offer the best panorama for parties and district festivals. One thing is certain: July is for being outdoors - and you can do that in July in the Ruhr 2025! Let yourself be carried away by the unique open-air atmosphere in the Ruhr region and experience summer at its best! ☀️
The summer will not only be hot, but also queer! And you can find the best LGBTQI+ events in the city here.
Ruhr Games 25
Four days full of action sports, urban art and live music - with Ski Aggu as the headliner to kick things off. An event that combines sport and culture! 🎭
DJ-Picknick auf dem Campus
60 years of Akafö - celebrated with beats, a good atmosphere and a relaxed picnic. Perfect for enjoying the summer on campus and dancing the night away together. 🪩
Sommerfestival Schloss Berge
A real Ruhr area classic highlight: music, fireworks, funfair, delicious food and a program for the whole family - this is where tradition meets festival vibes in the middle of the region's most beautiful park. ✨
Sport- und Fußball-Flohmarkt im SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
Jerseys, collector's items and lots of black and yellow passion await - a real experience for true fans! ⚽️
Queerfilmnacht: Drama Queens
"Drama Queens" tells of love, success and the price of authenticity in the music business - a powerful look behind the scenes and a loving homage to the wild pop world of the early 2000s.
JUICY BEATS Festival
Between the main stage and after parties: in addition to the awesome main acts, which are ALWAYS worth a visit: Check out the local stage, where Dortmund clubs and party collectives organize pop-ups or alternatively go wild at the Kopfhörerparty, the biggest silent disco in Germany. A legendary weekend is guaranteed here!🤘🏼🎵
CSD Duisburg 2025
Duisburg shows attitude - between steel and love. 🏳️🌈🔥
RIN & Schmyt • NO PHONES ALLOWED OPEN AIRS 2025
RIN & Schmyt bring their "No Phones Allowed" concept to Gelsenkirchen: Cell phones remain taboo so that music and emotions take center stage. A concert to truly experience - without any distractions. 💜
BINGO @ DIVINE BAR by Glitter&Pailletten
Bingo, but make it fabulous - between glitter, excitement and a good dose of queerness, every evening becomes a highlight here. 💕
Frequently asked questions about events in July 2025 in the Ruhr region:
1. are there any free events in the Ruhr area in July?
Of course! Many summer events don't cost you a penny admission. Whether it's a district festival in Essen, a wine evening with live music in Dortmund or a chilled open-air flea market - July is perfect for spontaneous summer evenings without a big budget. Did you know that you can set a filter on the website to search specifically for all free events in the Ruhr region? 👀
2. which cool festivals outside the Ruhr area should I not miss in July 2025?
In addition to the Sunset Beach Festival and Juicy Beats, there are many more festivals taking place in the Ruhr area in summer 2025! We have also put together a selection of the best music festivals in 2025 across Germany and Europe. 🥳
3. how spontaneously can I go to events in the Ruhr area in July?
Quite spontaneous! Many events - especially in summer - are accessible without advance booking or with a Box Office. Flea markets, street festivals or small concerts in the park often run without a ticket. For larger events, it's worth taking a look at our platform: we show you where tickets are still available - even last minute.
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Let's go out together and experience beautiful things! 💜
