Martini market

October 25th - 29th 2017

The Martini market of Bad Honnef opens it doors already for the 21st time.

This special fall market athmosphere will tune you into the reflective time.

Many parket spaces and shuttle busses are offered for the guests.

Meckenheim Flower Festival

Every spring the environment of Meckenheim transforms into a delightful garden. In this season thousands of fruit trees turn the landscape into a sea of flowers. During the flower festival hikers and cyclists have the opportunity to meet this sea of flowers on a tour of the plantations and learn about the fruit growing on site.

Museum mile festival

May 31st - July 3rd 2018

Since 1995 the five museums on the Museum Mile have been holding a major festival every summer. The diverse programme offers something for everyone, from art, culture, technology, ecology to open-air events. In addition, short guided tours and exciting interactive activities are on offer free of charge. As well as the museums' comprehensive educational activities for children and young people, there are also interesting workshops for adults. Acrobats, jugglers and live music provide additional entertainment.

This year's festival takes place from June 15 to June 18, on Corpus Christi weekend.

Pützchens Markt

September 07th - 11th 2018

Every year more than one million people visit Pützchens Markt, which is held on the second weekend in September on the Market Meadows in front of Bonn-Pützchen. Around 550 businesses and fairground amusements covering an area of approximately 80,000 square metres ensure undiluted fun, action and plenty of thrills. There is something for everyone, from steep, dizzying roller coasters to spine-chilling haunted houses. Numerous takeaways, bars and confectionery stalls mean you will not go hungry. The grand finale is an enormous firework display. The annual fair with a rich tradition dates back to 1367 and has mainly been held on the Market Meadows of Pützchen since the start of the 18th century.

Rheinbach Classics

July 20th - 22nd 2018

Every year the Rheinbach Classics are held in Rheinbach, which bring the colourful 1950s back to life with vintage cars, petticoats and rock music.

The vintage cars spend an entire weekend as the focus of attention. But the petticoat competition and rock n'-roll live bands also make this event a highlight for young and old alike. Approximately 130 vintage cars take part in a rally and on the last day the large Autokorso car procession is held with about 300 vehicles taking part!

Alongside this the nostalgic Rheinbach Classics-Markt takes place in the style of the 1950s/60s. Here you can shop to your heart's content and you will find more than just nostalgic items. Anyone who does not yet own a petticoat, is bound to find one here!

RheinBrand Festival

August 25th 2018

The highlight of the summer 2018 in Troisdorf!

From 2:30 pm, many famous kölsch musicians will perform an extra long gig.

A nice framework program will be provided also for kids: a perfect family day.

Rhine in flames

June 5th 2018

Experience the traditional firework event on one of the most beautiful sections of the Rhine between the cities of Linz and Bonn. Participate in the extraordinary experience on board of one of the 50 illuminated riverboats, when five brilliant aerial fireworks and over 800 red Bengalese fires bathe the waterfront and sights in a solemn light. Watch mountains and castles getting illuminated by the magical light of the fireworks and let yourself be overwhelmed by many other surprises in celebration of the anniversary.

Cruise along the Rhine when the guests who visit the cities of Linz, Remagen, Unkel, Bad Honnef, Königswinter and Bonn with their colorful musical supporting program, welcome the passing passenger liners. At the close of the evening, enjoy the big anniversary firework in the Bonner Rheinaue, accompanied by the stunning sounds of the synchronized music played.

Siegtal Festival

The Siegtal Festival takes place annually in the summer in Siegburg, Hennef, Eitorf and Windeck. A programme worth seeing and hearing is on offer including classical music, jazz, rock, theatre, cabaret and art as well as entertainment for children – with 27 individual programme items, there is bound to be something to suit every taste.

The full programme and all the other information can be found here and on the Facebook page of the Festival.

Siegtal Pur

Every year on the first Sunday in July, it's a car-free day in the Sieg valley. A route of about 120 kilometres is blocked to all traffic in this area. This means a lot of fun for cyclists, skaters but also hikers. Other attractions such as open shops, music and cultural events as well as street festivals provide even more fun and entertainment. There is plenty of food on the menu as well. This ranges from small snacks to culinary specialities – there is something for every taste on car-free days. Anyone who still has some energy left, can celebrate until midnight at the after-bike party together with other Siegtal tourers.

Spring market Rheinbach

The cultural office of Rheinbach hosts a Spring Market in the atmospheric ambience of the Himmeroder Hof. A great variety of different exhibitors offer quality and unique exhibits in different price ranges.