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
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
The most extraordinary concert of the year: Symphony Orchestra Aachen meets top class show programme in the Deutsche Bank Stadium.
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
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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.
- Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
- CHIO Aachen Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
- Soerser Sonntag
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Opening Ceremony
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 Tuesday evening, holds a spectacular programme.
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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.

The CHIO Aachen mascot Karli and Dressage rider Juan Matute Guimón also wave a white handkerchief in farewell.