Solidarischer Wintermarkt oder 1. Open Air des Jahres

In the organizer's words:

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the 1st Solidarity Winter Market will take place at the Kulturplatz Leo (Leonhardstraße, 44575 Castrop-Rauxel).

You can find more information on Instagram at @solidarischer_wintermarkt.

The market is open from 15:00 to 23:00. In addition to information stands and stalls, there will also be a culinary offer, including from the vegan food truck of Fritten Fabrik, which offers chips, currywurst, burgers, frikandel and kipcorn.

The cultural program starts at 16:30:

16:30: Bingo (for young and old)

approx. 17:30: Propellastation - Punk from Castrop-Rauxel

@propellastation

ca.18:30: Nonstop Niederschlag - Punk from Duisburg

@nonstopniederschlag

ca.19:30: Mohito Royal - Punk/MINIrock from Castrop-Rauxel

@mohitoroyal

approx. 8:30 pm: The Destruents - young/queer/funky punk/alt-rock from the Ruhr area

Winners of the MUKKEFUKK 2023 band competition, their sound is somewhere between rock, grunge and punk - loud, creative and unmistakable.

Their lyrics, carried by a FLINTA front person, address personal experiences and take a clear stand against sexism and queer hostility.