Events in Dusseldorf during 2012

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January

New Year’s Day - The New Year is welcomed in by families and friends spending quality time together, hoping good luck and fortune will be bestowed upon them for the forthcoming year at this annual event in Dusseldorf.
Boot Dusseldorf - An annual premier boat exhibition event in Dusseldorf that takes place at the Messe in the city for seven days. (www.boot.de)

July

GrossteKirmesam Rein - Millions of visitors arrive to experience the thrills and spills of the largest funfair on the Rhine, which takes place in the district of Oberkassel for this annual event in Dusseldorf.
Cartwheeling Festival (Radschlagerturnier) - This nine day cartwheeling festival in Dusseldorf draws millions of visitors to marvel at the cartwheeling talents of children.

February

Dusseldorf Karnaval “Carnival” - Three days of parades, entertainment and partying unfold at this spectacular carnival event in Dusseldorf.

August

Brazillian Night - Listen to the rhythm of the Latin tunes as this dance festival in Dusseldorf gets underway with dancing competitions, performances and shows.
Kunstpunkte - Two consecutive weekends sees this premier art festival in Dusseldorf showcase inspiring works of art at various cultural associations across the city. (www.kunstpunkte.de)

March

Pro Wein - The finest wines and spirits from around the world are exhibited at this prestigious annual wine festival in Dusseldorf. (www.prowein.de)

September

Youth Culture Festival (Alstadt-Herbst) - This annual festival in Dusseldorf focuses on orchestral and choral performances undertaken by young children and teenagers.
World Children’s Day - A huge open-air event in Dusseldorf staged on the banks of the River Rhine to celebrate this global event organised by UNICEF. On the program are events, entertainment and activities.

April

Easter Festivities – The people of the city celebrate this important religious festival in Dusseldorf with mass on Easter Sunday and other family activities.
Osterkirmes - Visit the fairground and have the time of your life at the nine day Easter Fair that comes to town, during this annual event in Dusseldorf. (www.Oster-grimes.de)

October

Unification Day (October 3rd) - Tribute is paid on this day by this annual event in Dusseldorf to mark the coming together of East Germany with West Germany.
Ido Festival - International organists perform at this unique organ festival in Dusseldorf. (www.ido-fetival.de)

May

Nacht der Museen "Night of the Museums" - The doors of galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural organisations remain open until later than usual for one evening at this popular annual event in Dusseldorf. (www.nachtdermuseen.de)
Metro Group Marathon - This Dusseldorf event is the largest sporting race held in the city. (www.metro-group-marathon.de)

November

Weihnachtsmarkt (end of Nov until Christmas) - Christmas markets spring up all over the city during this annual seasonal event in Dusseldorf.

June

6 TageOper - A biennial opera festival in Dusseldorf is a showcase of European international artists performing chamber and theatre music pieces.
Jazz Festival - This annual event is a leading jazz festival in Dusseldorf. (www.dusseldorfer-jazzrally.de)
Literaturtage - A literature festival in Dusseldorf drawing avid readers, dealers and publishers. (www.dusseldorfer-literaturtage.de)
Mittsommernacht "Midsummer nigh" - Visitors gather on the banks of the River Rhine to join in the funfair and celebrations that unfold as the summer festival in Dusseldorf takes place.