The time has finally come: The official opening of the CHIO Aachen 2025 is today.

This year, Spain is the partner country at the World Equestrian Festival. Wait, hasn’t that happened before? That’s right! In 2001, a new tradition was established at CHIO Aachen. For the first time in the tournament’s history, a partner country was presented for the World Equestrian Festival. And which country was it? Exactly! Spain! Now, 24 years later, CHIO Aachen is looking forward to a revival. Spain simply has everything needed to captivate visitors at CHIO Aachen 2025: a vibrant culture, rousing music, and, of course, magnificent horses. Together with this year’s partner country, the organisers are promising a spectacular evening for the big show before the top sport. Because the CHIO Aachen has long since not only stood for world-class equestrian sport, but also for world-class entertainment. Hence, the OPENING CEREMONY presented by INNSiDE Hotels traditionally presents itself as a spectacular event – a 90-minute, breath-taking entertainment show in the floodlit Main Stadium. The theme of the opening event is traditionally closely linked to the partner country. And for that, the kingdom located on the Iberian Peninsula offers a huge and diverse range of historical, cultural, and modern riches, which will transform Aachen’s Main Stadium into a grand fiesta tonight. One of those responsible for this will be the German-Spanish music star Alvaro Soler. There is hardly an artist more associated with summer and good vibes than the 34-year-old, whose global hits will turn the Aachen Main Stadium into a true party zone. Look forward to a fiery fiesta with plenty of Spanish flair, many horses, dancers, and one or two surprises: Welcome Spain!