DJ Top Performing Live Show at Grugapark
Catch the Thrill: Ruhr Region's World University Games Offer More Than Just Sports
Get ready to be entertained! The World University Games, happening from July 16 to 27 in the Ruhr region, aren't just about fierce athletic competitions. Famous German pop stars are gearing up to perform at the games, making ticket sales a hot commodity now.
If you didn't think sports and music were a winning combo, think again! The FISU World University Games will transform various cities in the Ruhr region, including Duisburg, Mülheim, Essen, Bochum, and Hagen, into a fusion of sports, culture, and science. With around 8,500 athletes from 150 countries participating, it's set to be an unmissable event.
Prepare to be dazzled by the opening ceremony, which takes place on July 16, 8 PM at the Duisburg Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. None other than the chart-topping sensations Ayliva – the most popular German pop singer at the moment – will take the stage. While we don't have the exact setlist, fans can expect an incredible performance that strays from Ayliva's usual repertoire, as they will be accompanied by the WDR Funkhausorchester.
But that's just the beginning – the Ruhr Games, youth sports competitions held every two years by the Regionalverband Ruhr (RVR), will be blended into the World University Games in 2025. Get ready to party as rap sensation Ski Aggu will light up the Bochum Jahrhunderthalle on July 17 with hits like "Friesenjung" and "Party Cream." The best part? Tickets for his performance will only set you back 18 euros!
Similarly affordable is the concert of the brass pop group Querbeat, happening on June 20 on the Nordwiese at the Jahrhunderthalle in Essen. Schweriner singer Dilla will support them, offering a range of songs between singer-songwriter pop and electropunk. Catch this fantastic event for just 18 euros a ticket!
Moving on to the Essen Grugapark, between July 21 and 26, you'll find sports events accompanied by stage performances. Electronic music master Alle Farben is set to perform on July 21 at 8:30 PM. With hits like "Please Tell Rosie" or "Little Hollywood," Alle Farben has established himself among the top German DJs and producers. You can gain entry to the festival grounds with a valid day ticket (13 euros), a sports ticket for an event in Essen on July 21, or a season ticket, the "Ground Pass" (79 euros). More artists for performances in the Grugapark will be revealed soon.
As the Games draw to a close on July 27, don't miss out on the final event at Duisburg's North Landscape Park. Electro-rap duo Deichkind ("Remmidemmi") will perform an unforgettable concert. If you're a fan, you'll want to catch this show, as Deichkind has hinted they may retire after their "Kids in my Age 2025" tour. Tickets are currently available for 39 euros each.
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Bonus: Can't Miss Events
- July 16: Ayliva performance at the Duisburg Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena
- July 17: Ski Aggu at the Bochum Jahrhunderthalle
- June 20: Querbeat, Dilla, and Alle Farben in Essen at the Jahrhunderthalle
- July 21: Alle Farben concert in Essen at the Grugapark
- July 27: Deichkind's final performance at Duisburg's North Landscape Park
Fun Facts
- Ayliva, Montez, Querbeat, and Deichkind are some of the notable acts performing during the World University Games[5].
- Before the Games, Mülheim an der Ruhr hosts a "City of Play" event, featuring various activities and a grand opening with DJ sets and a concert by the musicians' collective Nasssau[3].
- Fan zones and festival areas will be set up throughout the host cities during the Games, blending sports, culture, and science for a unique atmosphere[5].
[3] Mülheim an der Ruhr: "City of Play" and Opening Event 2025[5] FISU World University Games 2025: A Blend of Sports, Culture, and Science
*:Individual performance by electronic music master Alle Farben will blend into the sports events taking place at Essen's Grugapark.* The famed brass pop group Querbeat, alongside Schweriner singer Dilla, will perform at the Jahrhunderthalle in Essen, offering a mix of music and entertainment.
