What’s On in Kiel – July 2025

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July 2025 in Kiel is buzzing with waterfront festivals, live music, open-air theatre, and cultural events. Here’s what’s on:

Pop Culture and Community Events:
Concerts and Music:
Art and Exhibitions:
Festivals and Special Events:
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
Sporting Events:
Food, Drink and Fun:
Conferences and Expos:
Want more What’s On details?

Pop Culture and Community Events:

1. Summer Makers Market
   • Dates: July 6–7, 2025
   • Where: Holstenstraße, Kiel
   • Details: Handmade crafts, clothing, and homewares by local artists.
2. Kiel LGBTQ+ Pride Gathering
   • Dates: July 20, 2025
   • Where: Kleiner Kiel Canal
   • Details: Live music, community parade, and open-air celebration of pride.

Concerts and Music:

1. Bootshafensommer – Opening Weekend
   • Dates: July 18, 2025
   • Where: Bootshafen, Kiel
   • Details: Floating stage live concert to kick off the free summer series.
2. Jazz Baltica Highlights
   • Dates: July 12–14, 2025
   • Where: Niendorf (near Kiel)
   • Details: Coastal jazz festival with world-class musicians in a shipyard venue.

Art and Exhibitions:

1. Kunsthalle Kiel Summer Exhibit
   • Dates: All of July
   • Where: Kunsthalle zu Kiel
   • Details: Contemporary art exhibit focused on regional identity and the sea.

Festivals and Special Events:

1. Kiel Bootshafensommer 2025
   • Dates: Weekends in July
   • Where: Bootshafen
   • Details: Live music, food, and floating stage all month long.

Theatre, Performance and Musicals:

1. Open Air Theatre: ‘The Tempest’
   • Dates: July 19, 2025
   • Where: Wilhelmsplatz Park
   • Details: Shakespeare under the stars in English with local troupe.

Sporting Events:

1. Beach Volleyball Kiel Open
   • Dates: July 13–15, 2025
   • Where: Falckenstein Beach
   • Details: Top-tier beach volleyball competition and family fun.

Food, Drink and Fun:

1. Street Food Weekend
   • Dates: July 27–28, 2025
   • Where: Rathausplatz
   • Details: International street food, craft beer, and entertainment.

Conferences and Expos:

1. Green Ports Innovation Expo
   • Dates: July 22–23, 2025
   • Where: Cruise Terminal, Kiel
   • Details: Marine sustainability and port innovation event.

Want more What’s On or What to do details?

1. • All Events in Kiel for a wide variety of concerts, festivals, and cultural events.
   • Stadt Kiel Official Site for local announcements and public community events.
   • Eventim for tickets and information about concerts and stage performances in Kiel.
   • NDR.de (Norddeutscher Rundfunk) for region-wide cultural and festival updates.
   • Kieler Woche Official for full programming of Kiel Week in June.
   • Kiel Magazin for local tips on food, events, and attractions.
   • Songkick for live music and tour dates in Kiel.
   • Wunderino Arena for major sports and entertainment listings in Kiel.
   • Holstein Kiel for match schedules and news for Kiel’s Bundesliga football team.
   • THW Kiel for handball match dates and club info.

These sources provide a diverse and up-to-date guide to what’s happening in Kiel throughout July 2025.
Whether you’re into music, sports, festivals, or community events, there’s something for everyone.