Events in the Münsterland

For four days, the floating stage on the banks of the Ems becomes the centre of Rheine. Experience varied performances under the open sky.

Once a year, the young stallions are separated from the herd and auctioned off at Merfelder Bruch in Dülmen. An event with a 100-year tradition.

More than 100 stallions from the state stud will be presented in around 20 shows. The traditional event in Warendorf offers a varied programme.

The "Sim-Jü" is the oldest open-air market in Westphalia and attracts thousands of visitors to Werne every year on the fourth weekend in October.

A state of emergency has been in force in Bocholt since 1455 at the end of October. But nobody here is tired of celebrating. Be part of the biggest folk festival in western Münsterland!

Every year in spring, summer and autumn, the funfair attracts up to one million visitors to the Schlossplatz in Münster.

The Jazzfest Gronau is one of the absolute highlights in Gronau's calendar of events. The event stands for musical diversity without borders.

Polo, horsepower and a picnic. Grab your picnic basket and experience a unique atmosphere at the polo picnic in Münster.

Whether professional or amateur cyclist, child or adult: the Sparkassen Münsterland Giro offers the right bike race for everyone.

The OpenAir Festival in Everswinkel, just outside Münster, offers pure entertainment. Look forward to music, cabaret and comedy over three weekends.

With more than 300 artists, 100,000 guests and 8,000 participants, the Volksbank Münster Marathon is one of the largest marathons in Germany.

The popular "parkleuchten" event series puts gardens, parks and historic town centres in the Steinfurt district in a very special light for one weekend in August.

Once a year, Münster's city centre becomes a showroom. The city's squares become magical places and the museums and galleries dress up in a special way.

Pedal and do good: from 14 May to 17 May 2026, the 17th edition of the popular charity tour will once again be raising money for children in need.