Free markets and exhibitions in Düsseldorf 2025
Free markets & exhibitions in Düsseldorf - your guide to art, bric-a-brac & culture for free
Are you broke, but love to stroll through colorful markets, be inspired by new art or spontaneously experience culture?
No problem! There are lots of really cool markets & exhibitions in Düsseldorf that you can visit completely free of charge. 💰
We'll show you where to go without spending a penny on admission -
(🤫 How much you spend at a market is no longer in our hands 😏🛍️
Watching art instead of paying money
Düsseldorf is known for its lively art scene for good reason. And the best thing is: You can get into many museums for free on certain days and times!
The biggest savers also bring their own coffee or register a stall at the flea market to get rid of old clutter and make room for something new ☺️
Internationaler Museumstag: Eintritt frei im K20 und K21
Lucky day for art lovers! ✨ On International Museum Day, admission to all museums is free - a perfect day to experience art! 🙌🏼 Plus: lots of exciting workshops & activities await you.
K20 Grabbeplatz / Kunstsammlung NRW
40213 Düsseldorf
Free admission to the art collection is not only available once a year, but EVERY first Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m. 🫶🏼
AZIZAM - Kunst , Schmuck und Mode
Join us at the Dreampottery Café and immerse yourself in the glamor of Persia - with live music, unique jewelry, fashion from Tehran and sweet patisserie delicacies. ✨ Bring your favorite people and celebrate with us an evening full of culture, creativity and oriental joie de vivre! 🌿🎶
Loft of Art WEEKEND #4
Art, music & the courage to embrace diversity - the Loft of Art WEEKEND enters round 4 🎨✨ Over 30 artists, live tattoos, typewriter poetry, workshops and good vibes on 500 sqm - it's going to be wild, colorful and really beautiful. See you 💜
Trödel - und Antikmarkt Aachener Platz
Düsseldorf's cult flea market meets live music! 💡 The antiques tent ⛺️ is a real hit every Saturday with up to 500 stalls, fresh fruit & vegetables, Café Sperrmüll - and a free music experience on top. Stroll, browse and enjoy in a unique market atmosphere!
Kauf&Plausch Flingern Düsseldorf
Rediscover Flingern Nord - with extended store opening hours, exclusive promotions and little treasures on every corner. 🌟 Browse through creative stores, experience workshops and don't forget to explore the hidden highlights away from Ackerstrasse and Birkenstrasse! 🛍️✨
Rheinischer Bauernmarkt in Pempelfort
Regional, fresh & straight from the field - weekly market vibes! Whether it's wild herbs, colorful salads or trout from the surrounding area - only the best produce from no more than 80 km away is served here. It's worth getting there early, otherwise the best things are gone! 🥬🧀🐟
Flush // Simon Ringelhan
Photography meets time, water & infinity. In Flush, Simon Ringelhan shows photographs that are only taken once a year - at the new moon, when everything comes together perfectly. The works are calm, deep and somehow hypnotic - just right for when you really want to dive in.
Unter dem Radar
Art that not everyone (yet) has on their radar! In the exhibition Under the Radar, you can immerse yourself in the history of Düsseldorf artists - from sketchbooks to Sonderbund. Lots to discover, lots to marvel at - and right in the middle of the Bundesbank!
Kunstausstellung "Farbe für die Seele - Kunst, die verbindet"
Color for the soul - art that touches 🎨 Verena & Merima show abstract painting that goes straight to the heart: colorful, emotional & connecting. Come by, leave everyday life outside for a moment & fill up on a bit of art for your feelings.
Brunch & Books - Spring Book Sale
Brunch, books & lots of heart 💖 The Spring Book Sale not only offers new and beloved books, but also a cozy coffee corner with homemade cake! Whether you're looking for your next favorite book or just coming for the cake - it'll be great here.
DEZAIN CRUSH - Deutsch-japanische Design-Ausstellung
Japanese clarity meets German precision - DEZAIN CRUSH at the NRW-Forum is your ticket to the world of intercultural design. Eleven top graphic designers from both countries will be showcasing their latest creations and a limited-edition T-shirt awaits you in the mobile store. A must for all creative fans and design explorers! 🖌️👕
PaperWorks – die Kunst ist draußen
Art that moves from the stations directly into the bunker! Five graffiti artists have conquered the advertising posters at S-Bahn stations and are now bringing their works to a temporary exhibition in the Bilker Bunker. Experience art in everyday urban life - away from the classic gallery.
Flohmarkt Düsseldorf Obi
A huge flea market in one of the largest OBI stores in the region - browsing becomes an experience here! From vintage treasures to everyday finds, there's everything your heart desires. A must for all flea market fans! 🛍️
Bücherbasar im Innenhof des Institut français
Browse books, sip wine & enjoy dancing 📚🍷 At the Institut français spring festival, you can look forward to a colorful book bazaar in the courtyard, French drinks, children's activities and a modern dance performance - all for a donation & with lots of heart!
Vernissage: Starke Frauen von Nebenan - Weibliche Geschichte aus Stadtbezirk 3
Women who shaped Bilk - and often remained hidden The exhibition "Strong women from next door" shines a spotlight on important women from the last 200 years who have helped shape Bilk and the surrounding area - as colleagues, activists and entrepreneurs. A living memorial to the pioneers of yesterday and today.
Düsseldorfer Flohmarkt am Blumengroßmarkt
The biggest flea market in Düsseldorf, do you still have stuff lying around at home or just want to browse and be inspired? Come on over! 🛍️👗
Büchermarkt in der Bibliothek
Literary treasures to browse & fall in love with 📖✨ Whether you're looking for a gift or an insider tip: at the library's book market, you'll find selected finds from history, art and fiction - with a reading corner to linger in.
Palastrauschen
Art, beats & digital vibes at Kunstpalast 🎶 An evening full of media art, performances & music by young talents awaits you at Palastrauschen - streamed live by Callshop Radio. Free admission & atmosphere guaranteed!
Carlsplatz
40213 Düsseldorf
The heart of the old town. Young and old meet here for a coffee break, a business lunch or shopping. The small alleyways are filled with delicious treats, bright flower stores and international restaurants. We particularly recommend crossaints from Pure Pastry and the truffle pasta at Casa Cortilla 👌
Best of both worlds:
There are always clothes swap parties where you can bring your own clothes in good condition and swap them for other 🤝🏼
And voilà, you're now perfectly equipped to enjoy free art in Düsseldorf, browse through colorful flea markets or simply inhale the city's culture - without putting a strain on your wallet! 🎨💸 So, make yourself a nice me-time or grab your friends, family or your favorite coffee and hit the road. Who says culture has to be expensive? 😉
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
- Muss ich mich für die kostenlosen Ausstellungen und Märkte anmelden? In den meisten Fällen nicht! Es reicht, einfach vorbeizuschauen. Achte aber auf eventuelle Anmeldungshinweise bei besonderen Veranstaltungen.
- Kann ich auf den Flohmärkten auch als Verkäufer*in mitmachen? Klar! Wenn du Platz in deinem Schrank freimachen möchtest, melde dich einfach an. Die Details findest du meist auf den jeweiligen Websites der Flohmärkte.
- Was muss ich mitbringen, um auf den Märkten zu stöbern? Eine gute Laune, viel Neugier und natürlich Bargeld oder Karte, falls du doch etwas kaufen möchtest. Und vergiss nicht, einen Beutel für deine neuen Schätze einzupacken! 🛍️
- Gibt es bei den kostenlosen Events auch Aktivitäten für Kinder? Ja, viele Märkte und Ausstellungen bieten auch kinderfreundliche Aktivitäten an. Schau dir vorher die Infos an, um sicherzugehen, dass für alle etwas dabei ist!
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