Dortmund's highlight activities: summer festivals, cinema and more!

Dortmund's highlight activities: summer festivals, cinema and more!

On August 11, 2025, several exciting reports from various areas were published in Dortmund. A special highlight is the open-air cinema “Film Nights” in the Dortmund harbor, which provides entertainment for more than seven weeks with a total of 30 evenings. This event is supported by Bönninger Gerüstbau GmbH and offers a welcome change in the summer.

In downtown Dortmund, an agreement was signed between the Cityring Dortmund and the Dortmund Quality Route to promote cooperation to strengthen the city center. This is an important step in making the city center more attractive for visitors and supporting local businesses.

Economic and social events

Another important event is the 15th Westphalian Summer Festival of the Dortmund business associations, which includes a debate on the 2025 local elections. The event will be led by moderator Britt Lorenzen.

EDG has opened a new customer center at Ostenhellweg 50-52. Here, citizens can now receive personal advice on waste disposal and city cleanliness. In addition to the economic aspects, the focus is also on social interaction; Vonovia's tenant parties took place on Ötztaler Straße and Insterburger Straße, which offered cross-generational activities.

Sustainability and environmental protection

In a further step to promote sustainability in Dortmund, a new drinking fountain was installed in the entrance area of ​​the health department. This fountain provides bottle filling options for free water and supports the goal of extending protection from high heat. Finally, the city of Dortmund has also launched a climate measurement network to better record the effects of climate change and founded a new climate agency that will offer services and advice to all citizens.

The initiatives to improve the environment and quality of life in Dortmund are diverse. On July 29, 2025, Saarlandstrasse was transformed into the first “Summer Street” in Dortmund and now offers an attractive space for pedestrians. Further measures include investments in the Rombergpark Botanical Garden to promote sustainability and climate protection.

Overall, it shows that Dortmund is actively working on a livable and future-oriented city, while at the same time local companies and the population are being involved in various projects. The cultural and social offerings, such as the upcoming DOGEWO21 children's festival in Mengede and the activities of DEW21 with a mobile service center at Dortmund weekly markets, also contribute to the positive development of the city.

The reporting on these events demonstrates the city of Dortmund's commitment to both the economy and environmental and climate policy and shows how local initiatives and institutions work hand in hand to promote lively coexistence.

Further information about the events and sustainable projects can be found on the website Nordstadtblogger as well as Dortmund.de be read.