What's happening at Whitsun 2025? - Events in the Ruhr region
The long Whitsun weekend is just around the corner - and in the Ruhr region, that means it's finally time again for festivals, culture and shared experiences in the open air (please love the sun ☀️🙏). From proper festivals to small district festivals, from pub evenings to markets - the Ruhr region will show its liveliest side at Whitsun 2025! 🎉
In this article, we have put together what you can experience in the region at Whitsun 2025. ✨
And if you need even more event info for June 2025, then take a look at our blog 👉 What's happening in the Ruhr area in June
Festival der Jugend
Festival meets resistance ✊🎶 - this is where people discuss, celebrate and fight together for a fairer future at Pentecost.
LipSync4YourShot
LipSync, Drinks & Drama ✨🎤
Beach Party feat. Ferryn & Moses
When the sun goes, the bass comes - and suddenly Oberhausen feels like Ibiza. Sand between your toes, drink in your hand, it's all good. 🏖️🍹
Street Food & Music Festival Dortmund 2025
Food and music? Who doesn't love this combination? Indulge your palate with a wide variety of delicacies and your ears with musical sounds. And all this on 5 days. So treat yourself, your palate and your ears and go to the Street Food Festival in Dortmund!
kulti+ Salsa Openair mit Dj Manú
DJ Manú brings the salsa party right to the heart of the Ruhr area - hot beats and a dance floor that connects. 🔥💃
CSD/Pride 2025 in Recklinghausen
Between glitter, a clear attitude and good music - see you on Rathausplatz and later in the Schmiede! 🌈
HOUSEELUJAH OPEN AIRPORT OPENING 2025
HOUSEELUJAH takes off again - right on the runway! ✈️☀️ Daydrinking, beats & airplane vibes: summer doesn't get any better than this. 🪩
40. Pfingst Open Air
40 years of umsonst & draußen - the festival not only brings strong acts, but also really good vibes and attitude to the stage 💥
Salt'n Lime Releaseparty @ Brauerei Piepnitz
SALT'N LIME tastes of summer, sunset and "one more thing". 🍋
Kneipenabend im Wortmann Eving/Brechten
80s, 90s, hits & charts - party for all generations with darts, puzzles, currywurst & cool drinks! 🍻
On Air
📻 "On Air" comprises a musical evening full of heart, nostalgia & stories - live from the studio, directly for Dortmund. 🎶
BUNKERNACHT w/ DECKA
Decka back at the Bunker - that means: pressure, depth and hypnotic sound without compromise. With EPHIE & Rui Grokengerger as support, this will be a techno trip you won't want to miss 💥
Kopfhörerparty zum Abschluss der Ruhrfestspiele 2025
Put on your headphones, select your favorite channel and dance away! Three channels, countless hits and pure summer night feeling. The perfect closing party for the Ruhrfestspiele! 💃
Raritätenbörse - Vintage & Design Markt - Klasse statt Masse
Design love at first sight. There's no 08/15 here - only genuine originals with history and style. 🪑
PFINGSTKONZERT
Young talents, great emotions 🎻🔥 - Bach & Hindemith with a breath of fresh air from the conductor's podium!
GagStorm Comedy - Open Mic
Comedy in Bochum on a whole new level! Here you get it all: fresh talent, wild punchlines and an atmosphere that simply invites you to laugh 😀
Queerbeatzz ANNIVERSARY XXL - 9 Jahre (Vorfeiertag!)
9 years of Queerbeatzz - where tolerance meets full power! Two floors, cool vibes and specials that will get you dancing non-stop.
PollerWiesen Festival 2025
Techno is not just love, it's also for everyone 💜 - the PollerWiesen Festival proves this with a stable line-up that covers the entire spectrum of electronic music. 90s old-school icons meet modern sounds and international talent. Are you ready?
Konfliktzone
New questions, new perspectives: Anna Dushime takes over the conflict zone - and is now asking the questions that concern us all. 🎤
Frequently asked questions about Whitsun in the Ruhr region 2025:
1. what is the weather like at Whitsun in the Ruhr region?
Whitsun in the Ruhr region is a miracle in terms of weather. Temperatures in June average between 12 and 22 degrees. It can be sunny and warm, but also cool and rainy. And the weather forecast for Whitsun in the Ruhr region in 2025 also looks rather mixed at the moment. We can expect lots of clouds, occasional showers and temperatures between 16 and 20 degrees. 🌦️
2 When exactly is Pentecost 2025?
Pentecost 2025 falls on Sunday, 8. June and Monday, June 9. Whit Monday is a public holiday - perfect for a long weekend in the Ruhr region full of great events!
3. what do we celebrate at Pentecost?
Pentecost is a Christian holiday and is celebrated 50 days after Easter. It is about the "sending of the Holy Spirit" - sounds theological, but it is. For many, however, it is also a time for festivals, city celebrations and excursions!
4 What do I do if it rains in the Ruhr area at Whitsun?
Don't worry - the Revier can also be indoors! How about a visit to a comedy show or a party? 🥳
5. are the events at Whitsun in the Ruhr area free of charge?
Many events - such as district festivals or smaller open airs - are free or on a donation basis. Of course, tickets are available for larger concerts or festivals. But even with a small budget, you can experience a lot at Whitsun. Did you know that you can set a filter on our website or in the app to look specifically for free events?
