Magic of lights and concerts: Exciting events in NRW in January 2025!

Magic of lights and concerts: Exciting events in NRW in January 2025!

In January 2025, a variety of events and markets will take place in North Rhine-Westphalia, which offer both cultural and festive experiences. The highlights include concerts, exhibitions and traditional markets that will attract both locals and visitors.

The New Year's Philharmonic took place on Friday, January 3.. Under the direction of conductor Markus Stenz, the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne presented classic works by Richard Strauss, Emmanuel Chabrier and Maurice Ravel. The ticket prices were available from 5.50 euros for reduced places up to 62 euros.

cultural experiences in NRW

Also in Cologne, the multimedia exhibition "Monet's Garden" in the Aleegria Exhibition Hall can be viewed until January 26, 2025. This immersive exhibition, which is inspired by Claude Monet's garden in Giverny, opened its doors every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Entry is 26 euros and tickets can be booked online for 15-minute admission time windows.

The “China Lights” can be experienced in the Cologne Zoo, which will be shown daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. from December 13, 2024 to February 2, 2025. This is an impressive exhibition with around 77 light installations that include various subject areas such as "fascinating sea worlds" and "treasures of nature". The prices are 23 euros for adults and 11 euros for children up to 12 years.

Another attraction that causes enthusiasm in North Rhine -Westphalia are the “Wunderlights” in Wonderland Kalkar, which can still be visited daily on the Christmas holidays and on weekends until February 2, 2025. Visitors invite four magical worlds with illuminated winter animals and a winter food market. The prices are 13 euros in advance and 15 euros at the box office, while children up to 2 years are free of charge.

traditional festivals and markets

The cultural offer is supplemented by numerous city festivals and markets. The New Year's Market took place in Cologne on January 1st. Between the 1st and 5th January there was the medieval Christmas market "Schmiedingslust" in the Fredenbaumpark in Dortmund as well as other events such as the Hollandmarkt in Menden on January 5. In addition, "Heinzel's winter fairy tale" can be seen on the Heumarkt in Cologne until January 5, where ice skating and stick shooting are offered.

A special event is scheduled for the first Tuesday in February in Wuppertal: the Lichterwege . This festive event, which was launched by artist Diemut Schilling and the non -profit association "Neighborhood Home", includes the decoration of 7000 candles in colorful glasses on the stairs of the city, which is known for the special charm of Wuppertal. A solemn conclusion takes place at the square of the Republic, underlined by music, dance and a fire show in the "Else-Park".

-transmitted by West-East media