Tradition & Every year events:

Carnival: One of Düsseldorf’s most important festivals, the equivalent of Mardi Gras also referred to as the fifth and foolish season. Usually it takes place in February and it is a time of elaborate parades, masks, balls and election of Carnival king and queen and official madness.

Jazz Rally: Germanys biggest Jazz Festival, 3 days in May/June, 70 concerts, 300,000 visitors. All styles of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Swing & Soul. Distinctive atmosphere!

Japan Day: Japan Day is held every year in May as an event to celebrate the outstanding relationship between Japan and Düsseldorf. Highlight of the day is an original Japanese display of fireworks.

Other events:

Night of the Museums (April)
METRO Group Marathon Düsseldorf (May)
Schumannfest, biennial festival of classical music (next: 2 -18 May 2008)
Midsummer Night (June)
Kirmes, biggest fun fair on the Rhine (July)
Altstadtherbst, culture festival (September)

Highlights 2007

02 Sep
Kö-Lauf, international run

05 -23 Sep
Alstadtherbst, cultural festival

15 Sep – 06 Jan 2008
Top exhibition highlight 2007: “Bonjour Russia”, Russian and French masterpieces from 1870 to1925 at museum kunst palast

26 - 28 Oct
FIS Ski, International skiing competition

10 Nov
St. Martins-fest with traditional torchlight procession

10 Nov
Dragon Boat on Ice, ISS Dome

11 Nov
Hoppeditz Erwachen, beginning of carnival 11:11a.m.

22 Nov - 23 Dec
Christmas Market