Expanded Attendance and Innovative Concepts at Krefeld's SWK Open-Air Cinema
The SWK Open Air Cinema in Krefeld is gearing up for an unforgettable season, with a series of captivating events scheduled at the Krefeld Galopprennbahn. Organised by Uwe Papenroth and Volko Herdick, the cinema's 15th edition kicked off on July 18, 2025, and tickets have been on sale since June 10, 2025[1]. SWK Card holders can enjoy a special discount of 11 euros[1].
One of the highlight events of the season is the Short Film Festival "A Storyline", a collaboration between the city marketing of Krefeld and the SWK Open Air Cinema. The festival will showcase the best entries from the first short film competition organised by the city and the cinema, and it's set to take place on Monday, August 25, 2025, in the evening at the Rennbahn (racecourse)[5].
Audiences can look forward to a unique experience at the festival, as a special sing-along evening with Frau Hoepker has been announced for August 23rd at the racetrack[6]. Tickets for this event have already sold 750 units[7]. However, it's important to note that no claim to a seat exists for the sing-along evening with Frau Hoepker[8].
The atmosphere at the SWK Open Air Cinema is excellent, with the beer garden and tribune offering a delightful experience[4]. A new food concept in the beer garden opens every evening at 7 PM (6 PM on "Ladies Night")[9], and it can be visited without an entrance ticket to the cinema[10].
As the season progresses, many of the remaining films at the SWK Open Air Cinema are already sold out or have only a few tickets left[11]. The weather during the cinema has not always been summer-like, but the audiences' enthusiasm remains undeterred[12].
Uwe Papenroth, one of the organisers, expresses satisfaction with how the concept of the SWK Open Air Cinema has evolved over the years[13]. Four cash prizes will be awarded at the Short Film Festival "A Storyline", sponsored by the city of Krefeld, our website / vertäll, the SWK Open Air Cinema, and SWK for young filmmakers[14].
For those interested, the trailer for the Short Film Festival "A Storyline" can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knk-6V-yuBc[15]. Don't miss out on this exciting season at the SWK Open Air Cinema in Krefeld!
[1] SWK Open Air Cinema Season Starts on July 18, Tickets on Sale since June 10, 2025 [2] SWK Open Air Cinema in Krefeld [3] Uwe Papenroth and Volko Herdick are the organisers of the SWK Open Air Cinema [4] Recent Movie Programs Include "Jurassic World: Die Wiedergeburt" [5] Short Film Festival "A Storyline" on August 25, 2025 [6] Special Sing-along Evening with Frau Hoepker [7] 750 Tickets for Frau Hoepker's Sing-along Evening Already Sold [8] No Claim to a Seat for the Sing-along Evening with Frau Hoepker [9] New Food Concept in the Beer Garden of the SWK Open Air Cinema [10] Beer Garden Can Be Visited Without an Entrance Ticket to the SWK Open Air Cinema [11] Many Films at the SWK Open Air Cinema Are Already Sold Out or Have Few Tickets Left [12] Audiences of the SWK Open Air Cinema Show Great Enthusiasm [13] Uwe Papenroth Expresses Satisfaction with the SWK Open Air Cinema Concept [14] Four Cash Prizes at the Short Film Festival "A Storyline" [15] Trailer for the Short Film Festival "A Storyline" Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knk-6V-yuBc
What kind of entertainment can movie-lovers expect during the special sing-along evening with Frau Hoepker at the SWK Open Air Cinema's lifestyle event on August 23rd at the Rennbahn? Additionally, the short film festival "A Storyline" at the SWK Open Air Cinema offers an opportunity for film enthusiasts to enjoy lifestyle events such as the Short Film Festival, taking place on Monday, August 25, 2025, in the evening at the Rennbahn.
