The Summer Week is a highlight of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Festival in Essen, taking place from 21 to 26 July 2025. It combines sport, culture, and community against the unique backdrop of the Grugapark. In addition to exciting competitions, visitors can enjoy a diverse programme of live performances, participatory activities, and interactive experiences.
Look forward to active participation areas where you can try out a variety of sports. On the Grugapark stage, music, art, and performances will create an inspiring cultural programme that promotes inclusion and participation.
Whether you're interested in sport, activity, or culture – come along, experience the diversity, and become part of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Festival!
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Location map
The venue map will be published shortly.
Opening Hours
Date | Day | Festival Programme | Stage Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
21.07.2025 | Monday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 22:00 |
22.07.2025 | Tuesday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 22:00 |
23.07.2025 | Wednesday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 22:00 |
24.07.2025 | Thursday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 22:00 |
25.07.2025 | Friday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 22:00 |
26.07.2025 | Saturday | 12:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 22:00 |
Time Schedule
Getting there
Dive into the action at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 sports programme, where small challenges test your skill and speed. Guided by passionate sports associations and volunteers, you’ll race to the finish with a certificate and a sweet goodie as a reward – all while igniting your love for sport!
Programme: judo, taekwondo, table tennis, fencing, archery, swimming, athletics, tennis, badminton, basketball, gymnastics
Participation: Open to all
City: Essen
Location: TBD
Date: 21 – 26 July 2025
The German Hockey Federation is the national governing body for field hockey and indoor hockey in Germany. It oversees the national teams, organises leagues and tournaments, and promotes the development of the sport from grassroots to elite level.
Programme: Try Out
Participation: Kids
City: Essen
Date: 21 – 26 July 2025
