Looking for great events coming to Düsseldorf this May? We have you covered.
Here are our top 10 picks for the month:
Street Food Thursday
Want to take advantage of the great weather? Try some tasty street food at this cool location featuring numerous food trucks and stands.
When: 2 May, starting at 17:00
Where: Stahlwerk Düsseldorf
Admission: Free
Sushi Festival Düsseldorf
The highly anticipated Sushi Festival returns for its second year with more unique sushi creations, workshops, live music, and karaoke.
When: 4. & 5. May
Where: Boui Boui Bilk
Radschlägermarkt
This large outdoor market has been going strong for over 40 years. Drop by to discover the ever changing selection of second hand and vintage products.
When: 5. May from 11-17:00
Where: Ulmenstr. 275
Admission: Free
Advertisement: Quatsch Comedy Club at Capitol Theater Düsseldorf

Photo: Capitol Theater Düsseldorf
Experience five top notch comedians in one show! This month’s lineup features Moderator Stefan Danziger along with Andrea Volk, Osan Yaran, Ben Schmid and Özgür Cebe.
When: 10. & 11. May, at 20:00
Where: Capitol Theater Düsseldorf
Admission: Tickets Here
«stadtklang» #liveim25 with Ben Barritt
London born singer, guitarist and songwriter Ben Barritt will be joined by Yasmin Hadisubrata, Hannes Hüfken, and Michael Dau for a live concert at 25hours Hotel Das Tour this month.
When: 12. May
Where: 25hours Hotel Das Tour
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D-Dorf Pop Day 2019
The biggest network meeting of Düsseldorf’s music scene! With concerts, workshops and discussion rounds. Live concerts will also be taking place on two stages from 20-24:00.
When: 18. May
Where: zakk Düsseldorf
Admission: Free
Japan Tag
This popular annual event always features an interesting program. The grand finale is a spectacular fireworks show over the Rhine. Don’t miss it!
A full English language guide to the event is available here.
Tip: In celebration of Japan Tag, Ekō-Haus of Japanese Culture is also offering an open house at their location in Oberkassel.
When: 25 May
Where: Multiple Locations (see above)
Admission: Free
Strandpiraten Season Start / Japantag
Dance the day away as the Strandpiraten DJ team kicks off the open air season at Rheinterrasse Düsseldorf.
When: 25. May (Japantag)
Where: Rheinterrasse Düsseldorf
Weiberkram Mädelsflohmarkt Düsseldorf 2019
Shop and stroll with friends at this popular flea market for women at the new venue “ERGO – IPSUM”.
When: 26. May
Where: ERGO – IPSUM, Herzogstr. 89
OSF+ Klubnacht
OSF + Club night on the bridge in Central with Elena Colombi (NTS Radio), Phaser Boys – live (aiWhere rec.) And Frank D ‘Arpino (Salon des Amateurs / Dublab.de).
When: 29. May
Where: Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus
Have a great month!
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