The Essen Light Weeks traditionally begin on the last Sunday in October. So you can look forward to a great day with a full program in Essen's city centre on 27 October. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the stores in the city center will be open for business on Sunday. Walking acts and music groups will provide additional entertainment. At 6 pm, Lord Mayor Thomas Kufen will officially open the Light Weeks on Willy-Brandt-Platz and - accompanied by music from the Schönebeck Youth Wind Orchestra - take a tour through the illuminated city. The traditional highlight is the fireworks display on Kennedyplatz at 7 pm. Saxophonist Klaas Voigt will be playing music there from 6 p.m. to set the mood for the glittering finale.
In the city center:
- 13.00-17.00: Dragon and lion dance and walking acts
- 13.00-18.00: Sunday open for business
Willy-Brandt-Platz:
- 16.00-18.00: Band "Snowfall in June"
- 18:00: Speech by Lord Mayor Thomas Kufen with sign language interpreter
- Short film about the last 75 years of Light Weeks
- Tour with Lord Mayor Thomas Kufen and the Schönebeck Youth Wind Orchestra Essen
Kennedyplatz:
- from 18:00: Music by saxophonist Klaas Voigt
- 19:00: fireworks synchronized with music
