Wiesenviertelfest

In 2025, the Wiesenviertelfest continued its tradition as a grassroots, volunteer-run neighbourhood festival. Witten's creative scene presented itself with stalls, local bands played on stage, and food trucks provided the audience with regional and international cuisine.

The commitment to accessibility, the awareness concept, and community-oriented organisation make the festival an important example of participatory neighbourhood culture in the Ruhr area. The crowdfunding campaign via Startnext secured the financing — a sustainable model for non-commercial neighbourhood events.