Opening Ceremony
EXPERIENCE THE SPECTACULAR START OF THE RHINE-RUHR 2025 FISU GAMES
Feel the magic of a unique moment: The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games start with a bang on 16 July at 20:00 CEST in the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena! Experience a firework display of emotions, while impressive artists and athletes put on an unforgettable show together. You can expect a captivating opening ceremony full of surprises, which will be immersed in a grandiose atmosphere with light, music and performances. Let yourself be infected by the euphoria and become part of this worldwide celebration!
Delegations' Parade
8,500 student-athletes and official from up to 150 nations will compete at the FISU Games
AYLIVA
Ayliva is the rising star of the German music scene, with her two most recent albums both reaching No. 1 in the charts and her 2024 Tour 'In Liebe Ayliva' selling out large arenas across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Born in the northern Ruhr region town of Recklinghausen, only 50km from Duisburg, the 26-year-old embodies the motto of the FISU Games: 'Alle spielen mit' (everybody is all-in).
Querbeat
Querbeat first gained recognition as a carnival band. The group from Bonn performed a lively mix of traditional carnival songs alongside pop and samba rhythms. Since the 2010s, the band has also released their own singles, including tracks such as 'Colonia Tropical' and 'Nie mehr Fasteloved'. In 2016, they launched their debut album 'Fettes Q', which helped them gain popularity beyond the carnival scene. Since 2017, Querbeat has been touring regularly, filling large venues not only in Germany but also abroad.
Montez
In 2020, Montez celebrated his breakthrough with the single "Auf & Ab." The track was awarded multiple platinum certifications and catapulted the rapper to the top of the German singles charts. Ballads like this have since emerged as his specialty. In 2023, his album "Liebe in Gefahr" reached number one on the German album charts and was accompanied by a major headline tour. Additionally, he gained popularity through his participation in "Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert."
WDR Funkhausorchester
The WDR Funkhausorchester brings art and entertainment together at the highest level. The musical range spans from classical favourites, operettas, and musicals to symphonic jazz and much more. With well-known melodies, captivating artists, and innovative projects, the WDR Funkhausorchester delights a large audience from young to old, making it the perfect companion for our opening celebration.