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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

What's On This Weekend


Paderborn Wine Village - Schloss Neuhaus 22nd - 24th Aug
Wineries from all over Germany showcase their fine wines. Visitors can sample and learn about their wines, as well as philosophize and discuss the wines. 

Celebrate the sparkling, full-bodied, sparkling, precious, and delicious wines from Germany.
  • Aug 22nd: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • Aug 23rd: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • Aug 24th: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM


Schweinmarkt  Brackwede in Bielefeld 22nd -24th Aug 
The heart of the district will once again be transformed into a lively festival ground – the traditional pig market will open its doors for the 583rd time! Fun fair, food stalls a roller skating ring and more. 



Jell-o Ravensberger Park Bielefeld  24th Aug 


One-day open-air children's and family  in the expansive Ravensberger Park. Artists from near and far delight audiences with acrobatics, walk-through acts, live music, and theatre performances.




Motorhome & Caravan Show Dusseldorf 29th Aug - 7th Sep 



A massive show for those who love to explore the world as part of the Van life community. Full details here. Go and check out the latest models for Motorhomes, camper vans and caravans. Preview tickets €39.00 and €20 per day thereafter. purchase tickets online here.


Hederauen Festival - Salzkotten 29th - 31st Aug Visitors can look forward to a program of musical, cultural, and culinary highlights. The "Glanzstücke" women's flea market, the street food festival on the Sälzerwiese meadow, the "Hederzauber" water show, and the Fairtrade brunch at the Kunstrad. See the full event programme here. Drive time is 25 mins
Padernacht Paderborn 29th Aug 
Join the mini festival along the Paderquelle. 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, music, street art, and acrobatics will take place at eight locations between the City Library and Stümpelscher Mühle. A total of eleven artists will begin their shows every half and full hour. 





Koln Lichterfest Cologne 30th Aug 


The massive Cologne fireworks are on again. Join the celebrations in the city from 3pm onwards.  you can either watch the fireworks from paid for areas or mingle with the crowds along the river.  Full details here

Night of the Museums in Paderborn 30th Aug

Art, culture, music, dance, and theatre to experience and participate in – On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the museums and galleries in Paderborn will open their doors from 6:00 p.m. and offer a diverse program for all ages. 

Schloss Neuhaus museums will take part and host a Cheat Day Street food festival. Museums across the district are taking part not just in Paderborn.

Other highlights include dancing, secret tours and a bat spotting event. Check the website below for full details. Entry is free in most museums for the whole evening. 


Locations for the Night of Museums in Paderborn