Side Events
Opening Ceremony, Horse & Symphony and co.
First-class competition sport – that is what has distinguished the CHIO Aachen for years. The World Equestrian Festival wouldn’t be what it is without its special kinship to the sport, gripping emotions and the unique flair. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Soers year after year, because they share a passion – and want to spend an unforgettable time here. So, the supporting programme is a significant part of the event. A thrilling show programme is integrated into the 10 days of top-class equestrian sport, which offers diversity and goose bump moments. The CHIO Aachen is more than an equestrian show!
Side Events
Soers Sunday (open day)
- shop and snack in the CHIO Village
- show programme for families
- Visit from Karli
- Presentation of the different disciplines
- Various show programs, among others with Jesse Drent
- Presentation Therapeutic Riding
- Pony Riding
Side Events
Farewell to the Nations
A tradition since 1953: The emotional closing ceremony of the CHIO Aachen. Accompanied by the sounds of the German folk song "Muss I denn" and waving with white handkerchieves, participants and spectators say good-bye to each other.
- Farewell to the nations 2019
- Opening Ceremony at CHIO Aachen 2019
- Horse and Symphony 2019
- The Swedish royal couple at the CHIO Aachen opening ceremony 2016.
- Die Eröffnungsfeier 2019
- Opening Ceremony at CHIO Aachen 2018.
- Soers Sunday 2018.
- Hermes House Band at CHIO Aachen Opening Ceremony 2016.
- Horse and Symphony 2016
- Opening Ceremony at CHIO Aachen 2017
- Nico Rosberg at the Opening Ceremony 2014
- Soers Sunday 2012
- Ecumenical Service at the Soers Sunday 2014
- Farewell to the Nations 2014
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Horse & Symphony
The most extraordinary concert of the year: Symphony Orchestra Aachen meets top class show programme in the Deutsche Bank Stadium. This year the motto: Circus – clear the ring!

Horse and Symphony
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
- Horse & Symphony 2021: Photos: CHIO Aachen/ Andreas Steindl
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Soers Sunday
The people from Aachen and their guests from the entire region meet up at the Soers for the “Open Day”, for which there is no admission charge. An action-packed show programme, a festive ecumenical church service in the Deutsche Bank Stadium and an entertaining supporting programme for families with many exciting offers turns the day into an enjoyable prelude to the second week of the event.

Small meets big at Soers Sunday
Opening Ceremony on June 28th
OPENING CEREMONY WITH HORSES, ARTISTS, STREET ART AND SUPERSTAR WINCENT WEISS
It is going to be colourful, entertaining and exciting, but it is also going to sound great too: The Opening Ceremony of the CHIO Aachen on the evening of June 28th, holds a spectacular programme and a fantastic singer in store – the focus will attention on the youth.

A spectacular show: The opening ceremony 2019.
Opening Ceremony 2022
Parties
After the big sport things continue to be fast
Days and nights at the Soers do not end with the last rider. After the sports programme celebrations continue …
SOERSER WINKEL
Following the sports programme, the party continues in Soerser Winkel, just behind the NetAachen grand stand.
June 24th: White Party
07.00 pm
“Soerser Winkel” on the CHIO Aachen show grounds
June 25th: „Öcher“ Evening
June 28th: DJ
June 29th: DJ
June 30th: DJ
July 1st: Party with the „Wheels“
July 1st: „Arts of Life“ (Taittinger Champagne tent)
Live-DJ and Live saxophonist and violinist
July 2nd: DJ
Farewell to the Nations
The emotional closing ceremony of the CHIO Aachen
A tradition since 1953: Accompanied by the sounds of the German folk song “Muss I denn” and waving with white handkerchieves, participants and spectators say good-bye to each other.

Farewell to the Nations.