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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!

Fri Friday , 27.06.25
Deutsche Bank Stadium
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Concert Horse & Symphony

Show programme with live music

Sat Saturday , 28.06.25
Deutsche Bank Stadium
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Concert Horse & Symphony

Show programme with live music

Sun Sunday , 29.06.25
Deutsche Bank Stadium
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Ecumenical Church Service

-Free entrance-

Sun Sunday , 29.06.25
Show Ground
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Soers Sunday (open day)

CHIO Aachen Village is open
Show programme

-Free entrance-

Mon Monday , 30.06.25
Marketplace Aachen
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Presentation of the partner country

Show programme and welcome in front of the town hall

-Free entrance-

Tue Tuesday , 01.07.25
DAS LIEBIG, Aachen
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Congress #neuland

Creating the digital & sustainable future together

-tickets at family & friends conditions-

Tue Tuesday , 01.07.25
Main Stadium
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Official Opening Ceremony

Entertaining show programme

-included in the ticket “Jumping Tuesday”-

Wed Wednesday , 02.07.25
DAS LIEBIG, Aachen
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Congress #neuland

Creating the digital & sustainable future together

-tickets at family & friends conditions-

Sun Sunday , 06.07.25
Main Stadium
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Farewell to the Nations

Closing ceremony in the main stadium

-included in the ticket “Jumping Sunday”-

Horse & Symphony

Outstanding music, a breathtaking show and beautiful horses – these are the ingredients for “Horse & Symphony” at the CHIO Aachen. The show promises to be an unforgettable experience again in 2025.

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.

Marketplace Aachen

The reception on the market square traditionally takes place on Monday evening in the second show week. During this supporting programme, the respective partner country presents itself – and of course the horses must not be missing.

Opening Ceremony

It will be colourful, entertaining, exciting and it will also sound good: The Opening Ceremony of the CHIO Aachen on Tuesday evening includes a spectacular programme every year. The respective partner country will present itself in all its glory, almost 200 horses will be present. An unforgettable evening for the almost 40,000 spectators in the stadium.

Congress #neuland

The CHIO Aachen stands for international top-class sport with a great tradition. At the same time, the CHIO Aachen has always been a place of encounter and exchange. Already since 2018, the #neuland congress has been taking place within the framework of the CHIO Aachen and offers space for exchange at the highest level. Every year, top-class speakers from business, science and sport discuss current social topics with a focus on sustainability and digitalisation.

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.