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)
- free entrance
- festive ecumenical church service in the Deutsche Bank Stadium (11:30 am)
- shop and snack in the CHIO Village (from 11:00 am)
- entertaining show programme for families (from 1 pm)
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.
Horse & Symphony
Symphony Orchestra Aachen meets top class show programme in the Deutsche Bank Stadium.

Horse and Symphony
Soers Sunday
Open Day
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 including face-painting for children, pony rides and many other offers turns the day into an enjoyable prelude to the second week of the event.

Small meets big at Soers Sunday
Opening Ceremony
The official Opening Ceremony of the CHIO Aachen 2021 (Main Stadium) is the first colourful highlight of the event.

A spectacular show: The opening ceremony 2019.
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.
Impressions
Highlights of the CHIO Aachen side events
- 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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