Name: Family Festival in Styrum (Ruhr Summer) 2026
Start: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Styrum und Aquarius Wassermuseum

Familienfest Styrum

About Familienfest Styrum

The Family Festival in Styrum is part of Mülheim's Ruhr Summer and brings the entire neighbourhood around Styrum Castle and the Aquarius Water Museum together once a year. 15 stage performances showcase music, dance, and sports groups, including 100 street dancers from the National Vibes Dance School. Around 50 institutions, clubs, and initiatives are present with interactive stands, and over 200 volunteers make the festival happen – a community festival in the best sense.

Dates 14 Jun — 14 Jun 2026

Venue Mülheim an der Ruhr (05117)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Familienfest Styrum — edition 2026

The Ruhr Summer Family Festival in Styrum 2026 takes place on Sunday, June 14, from 12 PM to 6 PM around Styrum Castle and Aquarius Water Museum. With 15 stage performances, 50 stands from clubs and initiatives, 100 street dancers from the National Vibes Dance School, and a packed program of activities for the whole family.

In 2026, the Feldmann Foundation, the Styrum Community Association, and RWW with the Aquarius Water Museum will continue the popular neighbourhood festival. Music, dance, and sports alternate on the stages, and 100 young dancers from the National Vibes Dance School perform in the street dance choreography led by Simon Hüge. Around 50 clubs, schools, and initiatives present themselves at the stands.

For children, there are bouncy castles, face painting stations, henna tattoos, and water activities at the Aquarius. A shuttle bus runs to Mülheim-Styrum station.

Highlights Familienfest Styrum 2026

Street dance choreography with 100 dancers, 15 stage performances, water stations at Aquarius, bobbin lace making in the castle park, shuttle bus.

Programme Familienfest Styrum 2026

Sunday, June 14, 2026 — 12 PM to 6 PM

12:00 PM — Festival opening at the main stage
12:30 PM — First stage performances: Live music, children's choir
1:30 PM — Street dance choreography National Vibes Dance School with 100 dancers
2:00 PM — Interactive stations: Bobbin lace making in the castle park, water experiments
2:30 PM — Main program: Dance, acrobatics, live bands from Mülheim
3:30 PM — Face painting, henna, and craft activities for children
4:00 PM — Gymnastics display, hip-hop, street dance workshop
5:00 PM — Closing concert on the main stage
6:00 PM — Festival ends

50 Mülheim clubs, schools, and initiatives will have stands on site all day.

Prices Familienfest Styrum 2026

Free admission to the entire festival. Shuttle bus between Mülheim-Styrum station and the festival €1.50 per ride. Food and drinks at stands at social prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Familienfest Styrum

Getting There

Mülheim-Styrum is accessible by S-Bahn S1 from Düsseldorf or Essen (Mülheim-Styrum station). From there, it's a 10-minute walk. A shuttle bus operates on-site for €1.50 per ride between the station and the festival. Parking is limited – public transport is recommended.

Date 2026

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 12 PM to 6 PM.

Admission

Free admission to the entire festival, all stages, and interactive stations.

For Families

Bouncy castles, face painting, henna tattoos, water stations, bicycle checks, toddler play area with changing facilities.

A Neighbourhood Festival with Castle Atmosphere

Right in the heart of Mülheim-Styrum, nestled between Styrum Castle and the Aquarius Water Museum, the Family Festival takes place every June. It's part of Mülheim's "Ruhr Summer" event series and, at the same time, the most important neighbourhood festival in Styrum. You'll experience a classic community festival here, supported by clubs, initiatives, and over 200 volunteers.

15 Stage Performances and 100 Street Dancers

Throughout the festival day, around 15 stage acts showcase their talents: a colourful mix of music, dance, and sports. The highlight is a grand street dance choreography by the National Vibes Dance School with 100 dancers led by Styrum dancer Simon Hüge – a spectacle that delights the audience every year.

50 Institutions, Clubs, and Initiatives

Approximately 50 Mülheim clubs, schools, kindergartens, and initiatives are present with stands. They showcase their work, offer hands-on activities, and network with each other. It's a community festival that highlights the diverse engagement in Styrum.

Participate, Try, Discover

For children, there are bouncy castles, a small children's area with changing facilities, sports stations, henna tattoos, and a face-painting stand. Bicycle checks are offered, along with water-themed stations around the Aquarius Water Museum for different age groups. Traditional bobbin lace making is demonstrated in the castle park.

The Aquarius Water Museum as a Partner

The Aquarius Water Museum, housed in a former water tower right next to the castle, is the main partner of the festival. With interactive water stations, workshops, and special opening hours, it complements the family program with a scientific and playful component.

Sponsorship – A Community Project

Three pillars support the festival: the Feldmann Foundation as a meeting place, the Styrum Community Association as the local anchor, and RWW (Rheinisch-Westfälische Wasserwerksgesellschaft) together with the Aquarius Water Museum. Over 200 volunteers work behind the scenes.

Styrum – A Neighbourhood with History

Styrum is one of Mülheim's northernmost neighbourhoods, with a mixed social structure and a long industrial past. Styrum Castle dates back to the 11th century and is a significant landmark. The Family Festival provides a central stage for the neighbourhood once a year, fostering encounters across generations, nationalities, and social milieus.