May is finally here and with it the harbingers of summer. We at Rausgegangen have put together the hottest events of the month for you so that you can make the most of your time.

Look forward to a diverse selection of events in Düsseldorf in May. From captivating theater performances and inspiring art markets to rousing concerts of various genres - there's something for everyone. So, grab your friends, plan your outings and let's enjoy May to the fullest together!

Now is the perfect time to start summertime together. ☀️

Bier & Brunch - bottomless beer from tap option

Bier & Brunch - bottomless beer from tap option
© taste of namibia UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Do, 09.05.2024 11:00
29,90 to 39,80 €

A hearty feast for Father's Day! - Enjoy a delicious buffet with pretzels, Obazda, cheese and sausage selection, homemade herb butter, meatballs and Düsseldorfer ABB mustard, rolls and sausages - plus unlimited draught beer for just an extra 10!

Street Food Festival Düsseldorf | Mai 2024

Street Food Festival Düsseldorf  | Mai 2024
© Street Food Festival
Do, 09.05.2024 12:00
4,00 €

As always, the OG Street Food Festival offers a variety of delicacies from all over the world - from hearty to creamy sweet, enjoy the colorful hustle and bustle to the sunny beats of the DJs!

Feel the KIT Beat

Feel the KIT Beat
© KIT, Foto: Ivo Faber
Sa, 11.05.2024 13:00
Free admission

You've definitely never done this in a museum before: KIT turns up the volume for 15 minutes! You can feel the sound through its vibrations as you experience the artist's soundscapes - a unique experience that deaf and hearing-impaired people can also take part in.

Butterzart Day Drinking Club

Butterzart Day Drinking Club
© Veranstalter
Sa, 11.05.2024 15:00
Free admission

The Butterzart Day Drinking Club is back with a bang! 🧈🪩 Because we're celebrating the birthday of organizer Kris at Vino Tinto & Friends with the best wine, delicious pizza and electronic music - a day for you, your friends and family! It's worth coming early, because when it's full, it's full - as always, admission is free.

TECHNOSTUBE DAY & NIGHT SUMMER OPENING

TECHNOSTUBE DAY & NIGHT SUMMER OPENING
© TECHNOSTUBE
Sa, 11.05.2024 15:00
25,00 to 35,00 €

The Hotplate is back on the boil and believe us, it's going to be hot. Get ready for the Technostube summer opening! A hot open-air party awaits you during the day and warehouse action at night - a summer kick-off you won't forget.

COMEDY AM STRAND

COMEDY AM STRAND
© Nico Hofmeister
Mo, 13.05.2024 19:00
Free admission

The comedy summer in the most beautiful city on the Rhine! At Comedy am Strand, your diaphragm will be put to the test with laughter. Düsseldorf's comedy scene gathers here on the banks of the Rhine every second Monday of the month.

SOLD OUT! Pubquiz im Bilker Häzz

SOLD OUT! Pubquiz im Bilker Häzz
© bh
Do, 16.05.2024 20:00
5,00 €

It's that time again, dear quiz fans! Bilker Häzz is calling you to the ultimate pub quiz battle! Are you ready to put your brain cells to the test and have a wild, loud and unforgettable night?

Das Pommes-Paradies

Das Pommes-Paradies
© David Baltzer
Fr, 17.05.2024 10:00
5,00 to 10,00 €

Drama and spoken word about child poverty in a rich city - An everyday drama unfolds in the supermarket at night, where Emin experiences the dark side of a wealthy society and discovers a world in which products come to life.

Dreams and my Reality II

Dreams and my Reality II
© Luca Jenniches: „Soldaten“ aus „North Face Jacken und Heinz Ketchup“ (2023); © Luca Jenniches, Düsseldorf, 2023
Sa, 18.05.2024 12:00
Free admission
Hochschule Düsseldorf

Friday is the opening party! Embark on a photographic journey through dreams, reality and fiction, presented by the students and lecturers of the Department of Photography - a variety of genres and concepts that reflect the current state of photography.

Open Class I: Anfänger*innen

Open Class I: Anfänger*innen
© Daniel Senzek
Sa, 18.05.2024 15:00
15,00 €

Discover your inner ballerina or ballerino at Open Class I, a ballet training for beginners, led by experienced dance teachers. Get your ticket and dance along!

Anatevka

Anatevka
© Sandra Then
Sa, 18.05.2024 19:30
28,00 to 109,00 €

Musical fans take note! "Anatevka" is the story of three daughters who want to determine their own lives. However, it quickly becomes clear that this is not so easy in a world full of tradition. A touching musical about hope, home and family.

Queereeoké

Queereeoké
© Queereeoké
Sa, 18.05.2024 21:30
Free admission

At the Queereeoké party in Düsseldorf, you can take to the stage and perform your favorite hits while the care team ensures a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Experience the best of queer subculture in a unique mix of karaoke and party at the "Dreams are our reality" festival.

Loft of Art WEEKEND

Loft of Art WEEKEND
© Loft Of Art
Sa, 18.05.2024 15:00
Free admission
Spieloase Bilk

The Loft of Art WEEKEND in Düsseldorf-Bilk invites you to celebrate the diversity of art! Experience over 20 talented artists with their unique works, live music and much more - a weekend full of creative discoveries awaits you from May 18 to 19, 2024.

Ladies Night Keramikmalen

Ladies Night Keramikmalen
© ©Eigenlob Keramik
Do, 23.05.2024 19:00
Preis an AK

How about something new for a girls' night out? Slip into your creative socks and paint ceramics at Eigenlob. Champagne and paintbrushes are at the ready to unleash your inner Frida Kahlo. 👩‍🤝‍👩

Christopher Street Day 2024

Christopher Street Day 2024
© Margaux Bellott via Unsplash
Fr, 24.05.2024 13:00
Free admission

We're here and we're queer! Christopher Street Day 2024 in Düsseldorf will be a spectacle of superlatives - think rainbows, loud beats and so much glitter that even disco balls will be green with envy! 🌈

Inside out

Inside out
© Daniel Senzek
Sa, 25.05.2024 19:00
5,00 €

How about a dance show where you become the star yourself? "Inside Out" allows you to dance along with the dancers from Ballett am Rhein and each participant receives headphones with instructions on how to join in. No previous dance experience required!

Tony Cragg. Please touch!

Tony Cragg. Please touch!
© Tony Cragg, Outspan, 2008, Bronze, © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024, Foto: Charles Duprat
Sa, 25.05.2024 11:00
12,00 to 16,00 €

In this unique exhibition, sculptures by the English sculptor Tony Cragg are not only looked at, but also felt. It is the first presentation in a museum that explicitly invites visitors to feel all the sculptures. So, off to the Kunstpalast!

ONLY LOVERS LEFT Margarete Jakschik und Friedrich Kunath

ONLY LOVERS LEFT Margarete Jakschik und Friedrich Kunath
© Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Foto: Katja Illner
So, 26.05.2024 11:00
3,00 to 6,00 €

At the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, the first joint exhibition by Margarete Jakschik and Friedrich Kunath takes you into a world full of reflection and melancholy. Under the title "Only Lovers Left", they present photographs, paintings and installations that show their aesthetic positions and similarities, balancing between irony and sincerity, euphoria and melancholy.

Das Weinfest - Spritzig, laut & wild

Fr, 31.05.2024 15:00
24,90 €

How about a lively, loud and wild wine festival in Düsseldorf? The Stahlwerk, the Treibgut and the Naturburschen Flingern offer you over 25 wineries from Germany and other countries on 1200 square meters - indoors and outdoors - with DJs, delicious food and Mediterranean flair.

Have a really good time and enjoy yourself! 💜

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