Events in neanderland
Here you find information about the event highlights in neanderland. In addition to regular events held in the district of Mettmann you can choose among the categories music, celebrations, exhibitions, theater, sports and family & kids.
neanderland Event Calendar
Click here to view the neanderland Event Calendar (German only). You will find a list of the events as well as further information about dates and places of the events.
Other events in neanderland are listed on NeanderTicket (external website).
Periodical event highlights
neanderland ART
Every two years, professional artists from the neanderland face a jury to present their latest works at the exhibition neanderland ART. From the 4th to 25th of November, neanderland ART 18 can be seen at museum Ratingen, Grabenstraße 21, 40878 Ratingen. 31 artists present paintings, photographs, collages, skulptures and installations they have created over the last two years. The exhibition is open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
INFO:
Kreis Mettmann | Kulturabteilung
Dr. Barbara Bußkamp | Tel. 02104-992029
kulturamt(at)kreis-mettmann.de
neanderland WANDERWOCHE
The neanderland WANDERWOCHE is a week-long hiking event which is held every two years around the neanderland STEIG. The program includes tours for ambitious hikers, walks for families with children and excursions for the elderly. The event starts with a sociable kick-off hike on one stage of the neanderland STEIG.
The last neanderland WANDERWOCHE took place in May 2017, the next will take place in 2019. The dates will be announced here well in advance.
INFO:
Kreis Mettmann/neanderland | www.neanderland-wanderwoche.de
neanderland TATORTE
The neanderland TATORTE, which is held every even year, is an open day of artist’s studios in the district of Mettmann. Professional artists as well as committed autodidacts get the chance to show their workshops to the audience. The exhibited arts include painting, graphics, photography, sculptures, pottery and bookbindery.
The neanderland TATORTE took place from April 21st to 22nd, 2018. The Studios opened on Saturday from 2 to 6 pm and on Sunday from 11 to 6 pm.
INFO:
Kreis Mettmann | Kulturabteilung
Dr. Barbara Bußkamp | Tel. 02104-992029
kulturamt(at)kreis-mettmann.de | www.neanderland-tatorte.de
neanderland BIENNALE
The neanderland BIENNALE, which is held every odd year, is a large theatre festival with contributors from all around neanderland and partner regions.
The last neanderland BIENNALE took place from June, 23 until July, 23 2017 under the slogan "Neue Ufer" (“Heading for new shores”). The theatre festival set up a programme in cooperation with two international partners: Poland and France.
Please find more information about the neanderland BIENNALE and videos of the performances here: www.neanderland-biennale.de.
INFO:
Kreis Mettmann | Kulturabteilung | Meike Utke
Tel. 02104-992071 | meike.utke(at)kreis-mettmann.de
neanderland NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMS
The neanderland NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMs takes place on a regular basis. The neanderland museums are open all evening free of charge for all. There are nocturnal art activities, music, readings, great productions and exciting join-in activities.
The last neanderland NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMs took place on
29 September 2017.
Please find here more information about the neanderland NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMS (German only).
INFO:
Kreis Mettmann | Kulturabteilung
Dr. Barbara Bußkamp | Tel. 02104-992029
kulturamt(at)kreis-mettmann.de
neanderland CUP
The neanderland CUP has been launched in 2015. The competition consists of the traditional track racings of the local sports club in the cities of the neanderland, added up to a separate score. An additional registration is not necessary – it will be carried out by the local sports clubs. Experience the varied tracks in the beautiful areas of the neanderland. Ambitious runners will be rewarded with certificates and prizes. Please find more Information on the neanderland CUP here (German only).
INFO:
Kreis Mettmann | Amt für Schule und Bildung | Herr Gerkens
Tel. 02104-99 2036 | a.gerkens@kreis-mettmann.de
www.kreis-mettmann.de