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Welcome to the New Fall Festival 2026 in Düsseldorf
The New Fall Festival brings special music to extraordinary places in Düsseldorf from 7 to 11 October 2026. Under the motto “Special music in special places”, concerts take place in historic halls, churches, theatres and the Deutsche Oper am Rhein. Indie, alternative, singer-songwriter and electronic sounds meet architecture and the urban atmosphere of the state capital.
Highlights & Attractions at New Fall Festival in Düsseldorf
- International acts including José González, Orbit, Babyshambles, The Cinematic Orchestra and BOY + Kaiser Quartett
- Concerts in unique venues: Henkel-Saal, Radschlägersaal (Rheinterrasse), Johanneskirche, Deutsche Oper am Rhein and Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus
- Curated programme of indie, alternative, folk and electronic music
- Indie-pop for the first time at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein
- Additional formats and collaborations such as re:publica x New Fall Festival at the NRW-Forum
- Intimate atmosphere in architecturally special rooms rather than large open-air stages
- High-quality acoustics and a clear focus on the musical experience
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival runs over five days from Wednesday 7 October to Sunday 11 October 2026. Each evening features several concerts at different venues. Confirmed acts include Apparat (Henkel-Saal), The Cinematic Orchestra, Babyshambles, Orbit, José González, Greentea Peng, Skinshape and BOY with the Kaiser Quartett. Exact times and venues are listed in the current programme on the official website. Most events take place in the evenings and are weather-independent in indoor locations.
Tickets & Admission for New Fall Festival Düsseldorf
This is a series of individual concerts – tickets are sold per show. Prices typically range from 35 to 70 Euro depending on the act and venue. Tickets are available via the official website new-fall-festival.de as well as infield.live and regular advance booking outlets. Some concerts are already sold out or in high demand – early booking is recommended.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Düsseldorf
- Düsseldorf is easily reachable by train (main station with ICE connections) and public transport; most venues are central or by the Rhine and accessible by metro, tram or on foot
- Comfortable clothing and shoes are useful if you move between locations
- Book accommodation in the city centre or by the Rhine early, as Düsseldorf is popular in autumn
- Check the current programme and exact venue in advance, as several locations are used in parallel
- Combine concerts with a walk along the Rhine or a visit to the old town
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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