Mamma Mia, here we go again! Summer is officially here, and Bonn is once again showing its best side! From festivals and open-air concerts to sweet DIY evenings and cool drinks on the roof of the Bundeskunsthalle: Bonn really gives you no reason to leave the city this summer. To make sure you don't miss any of the highlights, we've listed the best events in Bonn in July 2025 for you here. Have fun with it! ⛱️☀️

Need to cool off? Get out of the city and into the water - here you'll find swimming lakes in the area around Bonn and Aachen.

👉A few sweet vines in the best company. You can plan your trip to wine festivals in the Cologne area here.

Our event highlights in Bonn in July 2025:

Girls RheinArt - Dein Projekt, Unser Abend

Girls RheinArt - Dein Projekt, Unser Abend
© Miriam Vida
Do, 03.07.2025 18:00
25,00 to 35,00 €
Rheinpavillon

Some good conversation and finishing the latest DIY project at the same time? Simply a dream evening! Here you can connect, tinker and take the relaxed creative vibes with you 💜

Dominik Eulberg & Jonathan Kaspar - strandliebe Open Air Bikini Beach Bonn

Dominik Eulberg & Jonathan Kaspar - strandliebe Open Air Bikini Beach Bonn
© saus&braus
Fr, 04.07.2025 17:00
20 im ersten VVK Lottery

Bonn or Ibiza? At the Bikini Beach Strandliebe Open Air, you'll quickly forget that you're on the banks of the Rhine and not on the coast of the white island. Cool drinks, nice sounds and genuine beach vibes - let's go on a mini vacation! 🏝️

rudirockt - Running Dinner - Kochevent Bonn

rudirockt - Running Dinner - Kochevent Bonn
© Martin Kletke
Fr, 04.07.2025 18:15
Free admission

What could be better than meeting new people and getting to know new recipes at the same time? At rudirockt we cook, feast and you have the opportunity to make lots of new contacts 😋 Then it's off to the after-cooking party🥳.

ONE WORLD STREET

ONE WORLD STREET
© ONE WORLD PROJECT e. V.
Sa, 05.07.2025 14:00
Free admission

One World Street not only offers you really nice live music, but also inspiring speeches and delicious drinks. From folk, flamenco and Latin to gypsy jazz 🎺 Did someone say perfect evening event?

Cocktailführung (mit Kuratorinnen): Jupp Darchinger. Das Auge der Republik

Cocktailführung (mit Kuratorinnen): Jupp Darchinger. Das Auge der Republik
© © J.H. Darchinger/Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Fr, 11.07.2025 17:30
20 €

Get an exclusive insight into the works of Bonn photographer Jupp Darchinger with a drink and a view over Bonn? Sounds almost too good to be true 🍹

FOLK!PICKNICK

FOLK!PICKNICK
© Kunst!Rasen Verein
Sa, 12.07.2025 15:00
Free admission

Picnic feeling and live music right on the Rhine. Grab a blanket, tasty snacks (strawberries look particularly good on a picnic blanket) and have a vibrant afternoon full of good music and good vibes with your friends 🌻

Sundowner Bar auf dem Dach

Sundowner Bar auf dem Dach
© © Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland GmbH
Mi, 16.07.2025 18:00
Free admission

Exactly what it sounds like: cool drinks, a relaxed atmosphere and a stunning view over Bonn and the Rhine. A great way to wind down after work🌅🍹

SUSAN SONTAG. SEHEN UND GESEHEN WERDEN

SUSAN SONTAG. SEHEN UND GESEHEN WERDEN
© SUSAN SONTAG © The Peter Hujar Archive / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2025
Do, 17.07.2025 10:00
0,00 to 13,00 €

You can still marvel at Susan Sontag's fantastic works here until the end of September. The exhibition "Susan Sontag. See and be seen" shows one of the sharpest thinkers of our time: critical, uncompromising and political. The focus is on her influential theses on photography, her commitment to queer culture and her courageous life between illness, a passion for film and social resistance.

BONN - MAMMA MIA PARTY / KONZERT

Fr, 18.07.2025 20:00
26,83 to 42,62 €

What's summer without Mamma Mia and ABBA? At N8Schicht, you can finally live out your Sophie Sheridan Dreams and dance to Waterloo, Honey Honey and co✨ You can dance! You can jive, having the time of your life💃🏼🪩

28.Bonner Bierbörse

28.Bonner Bierbörse
© Veranstalter
Fr, 18.07.2025 15:00
Free admission

All weekend long, you can feast your way through the diverse world of hops! 🌾 Regional and from all over the world, with or without alcohol, everyone gets their money's worth here✨ Snacks are of course also provided!

Pride Bonn 2025

Pride Bonn 2025
© Symbolbild 42 North
Sa, 19.07.2025 11:00
Free admission
Münsterplatz

Come along and set an example for love, respect and equality together with Pride Bonn 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Because: Pride Month is every month!

Barfuss am Strand | Alle Farben

Barfuss am Strand | Alle Farben
© RheinEvents GmbH
Fr, 25.07.2025 17:00
29,00 €

A once-in-a-lifetime evening in Bonn at Bikini Beach 🌊 Alle Farben brings its world-famous beats to the Rhine in Bonn. Let's go and dance to Supergirl and co. 💃🏼

Frequently asked questions about events in Bonn in July 2025

1. what will the weather be like in Bonn in July 2025?

In July 2025, you can expect warm, changeable summer weather in Bonn. Temperatures are usually between 23 and 25 °C, with individual hot days reaching 34 °C. There are many hours of sunshine, but also occasional showers or thunderstorms. A light jacket and rain protection are recommended.

2. what open-air activities can I do in Bonn in July 2025?

In July, some of the KUNSTRASEN concerts take place, where international musicians are also guests. Alle Farben will also be playing at Bikini Beach. You can also listen to music in the open air at FOLK!PICKNICK. Check out the events calendar at Rausgegangen to discover even more!

3. what clothes should I wear in Bonn in July 2025?

Light summer clothing is ideal. For cooler evenings or rain, we recommend a thin jacket, rain protection and comfortable shoes. Don't forget your sun hat and sun cream!

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