Are there opening hours for the Festival?
The opening hours for the festival programme are as follows:
Bochum:
Thu & Fri: 2 - 6 pm (festival programme); 6 - 10 pm (evening programme/concerts)
Sat & Sun: 11 - 6 pm (festival programme); 6 - 10 pm (evening programme/concerts)
Duisburg: 12 - 6 pm (festival programme); 6 - 10 pm (evening programme/concerts)
Essen: 12 - 6 pm (festival programme); 6 - 10 pm (evening programme/concerts)
Do I need a ticket for the Festival?
Whether you need a ticket to attend the festival depends on the city. In Essen, you will need a ticket – such as a Ground Pass, Day Pass, or Sports Ticket. In Bochum and Duisburg, you can access the general festival areas without a ticket. However, some concerts may require a separate ticket. Please check the event listings for each city to see if a ticket is required.
How do I know which activity is where and when?
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Festival takes place in Bochum (Ruhr Games Festival), Essen (Park Festival) and Duisburg (Beach Festival). You can find a more detailed overview here.
What exactly are the Festival Zones?
The festival is split into five vibrant zones, each tailored to different interests: Sport, Culture & Concerts, Discovery, the Kids Zone, and the laid-back Comfort Zone. Get to know what each zone has in store for you here.
What exactly is on offer at the Festival Zones?
There is something for everyone in the “Sports, Culture, Discover, Kids & Comfort” zones. Try out a wide variety of hands-on activities, visit exhibitions, workshops and concerts, find out about new topics or enjoy the weather and the festival feeling in the Kids and Comfort Zone. You can find our complete programme overview here.
