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HAPPENINGS IN RUHR

Many events pop up and disappear with little or no accessible advertising. Some activities are small or unique. Such happenings are posted in this calendar. A source of surprise and discovery.

Actors & actresses
© Orange Planet / Ralf Eppink
Theatre stage scene
© TLCM / Jack Offord
Actors on stage
© Orange Planet Theatre

Something special takes place throughout the year in the Ruhr Metropolis. Besides established events and exhibitions, smaller occasions can vary from a concert, theatre performance, vernissage, celebration, opening, anniversary, a spontaneous market or a small one-off activity. 

Choose from expat meet ups and other happenings, some of which take place with surprisingly little noticeable publicity, yet well-informed local nationals attend. Members of the expat communities of the Ruhr and surroundings can enjoy these gatherings too.

The calendar below offers expats a quick, easy and simple way to discover current activities all on one page. Please confirm to take note of any cancellations or changes.

By Vincent Green, Jun 24 2022

< January 2023 >
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9 10 11 12 13 14InterNationsInterNationsTime: 18:00
InterNations Essen, Bochum & Dortmund Hotel Esplanade, Dortmund 		15
16 17 18 19 20 21Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf InterNationsInterNationsTime: 19:00
InterNations Essen, Bochum & Dortmund TBA, Bochum 		22Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf
23Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf 		24Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf 		25Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf 		26Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf 		27Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf 		28Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf 		29Boot DüsseldorfBoot DüsseldorfTime: 10:00 - 18:00
The world's largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a highly interactive environment to experience traditional and innovative water sports favourites. Discover some 1,500 exhibitors from across the globe as they present their products and concepts concerning all topics on, under and beside the water in sixteen exhibition halls. That's equivalent to thirty-one football pitches! Messe Düsseldorf
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