Gevelsberger Frühling

Gevelsberger Frühling — the season opener in the Ennepe-Ruhr district

On Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 1 PM to 6 PM, ProCity Gevelsberg e.V. calls for the Gevelsberger Frühling again. The car-free Mittelstraße becomes a promenade, Neustraße a stage — and Gevelsberg celebrates the start of the warm season with a packed program of markets, shopping, sports, and live music.

Program at a Glance

Shopping and Markets

• Open Sunday in Gevelsberg's shops (1 PM–6 PM)
• Market stalls with spices, natural brushes, handmade children's clothing, preserves

Environmental Market — 9th Edition

• 16 exhibitors on ecological topics
• Bicycle advice and sales
• Information on sustainable projects in the city and region

Auto Frühling (Car Spring)

• New car exhibition with local car dealerships: Gebrüder Nolte, AHG Autohaus, Autohaus Tepass, Procar Automobiles, Autohaus Decker

4th Gevelsberg City Biathlon Championship

• 4-person relay: cross-country skiing simulation + precision shooting
• Individual participation from 12:00 PM–1:45 PM possible without pre-registration
• Team registration by March 3rd at [email protected]

Entertainment

• Children's carousel
• Live music: Band „FOLLOW MEs“

Mittelstraße Car-Free

For the festival, Mittelstraße and Neustraße will be closed from Saturday evening 7 PM until Sunday evening 9 PM. The pedestrian zone gains significantly in experiential character — stalls, tables, and stages can be set up generously.

Gevelsberg — City in the Ennepe-Ruhr District

The city of Gevelsberg (approx. 31,000 inhabitants) is located in the Ennepe-Ruhr district (North Rhine-Westphalia) between Hagen, Wuppertal, and Schwelm. It is part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region and known for its compact city center with a pedestrian zone, its steel industry history, and the EN-Südkreis hospital. The Gevelsberger Frühling is one of the most important dates in the city center calendar, alongside the city festival and the Advent market.

Organizers and Partners

The organizer is ProCity Gevelsberg e.V., the marketing association of the city center stakeholders. The spring event is supported by the City of Gevelsberg, AVU (energy and water provider), and Sparkasse an Ennepe und Ruhr.