Display Spectacle on the Rhine: Drone performance, Ferris wheel rides, and fireworks illuminate the riverside. - Drones, Ferris wheels, and fireworks: a variety of spectacles showcased
The Düsseldorf Rhine Carnival, a beloved event in Germany, is set to offer a unique twist this year as it introduces a drone show as part of its celebrations. The event, which runs from July 11 to July 20, will see over 80% of the show visible from all sides, including the opposite bank of the Rhine and the Rhine bridges.
The drone show, premiering on July 12 and July 18 at 10:30 PM, is expected to be a spectacle not to be missed. Sven Gerling, CEO of St. Sebastianus Veranstaltungs GmbH, has confirmed that "no fireworks is not an option." Instead, the drone show will serve as an enhancement to the traditional festivities.
Show designer Jan Ising of AO Multimedia & Drones describes the drones as "flying lamps" that can represent any colour. The drones will form two- and three-dimensional images, resembling a flock of birds during the colourful entertainment show. Some images created by the drones will reach heights of up to 300 meters, widths of up to 150 meters, and depths of up to 80 meters, a scale compared by Ising to that of a flying shopping center.
The drones will take off from the Rhine meadows in front of the carnival and will be choreographed to music, fitting the festive carnival theme. The music for the show will be played from the carnival grounds.
The drone show will feature motifs typical of Düsseldorf, such as wheel jugglers, as well as carnival motifs like a Ferris wheel and a 150-meter-tall dancer. The weather forecast for the planned dates of the drone show looks good.
The festival grounds are located on the left bank of the Rhine, directly opposite the old town. Over the ten days of the carnival, more than 300 showmen will present their rides and beer tents on approximately 165,000 square meters of festival grounds.
The drone show setup will take two days. Despite the innovative addition, the traditional fireworks display is also planned for the next few years.
While the Düsseldorf Rhine Carnival traditionally takes place during the Fasching season, which usually spans February to March, this year's drone show falls outside of this usual timeframe. However, the drone show is not a replacement for the traditional fireworks display but an enhancement to the already exciting lineup of events.
For precise details about the Düsseldorf Rhine Carnival Drone Show in 2025—such as exact dates of the drone show, number and specs of drones, full program, and thematic content—official sources like the Düsseldorf city event calendar or carnival organizers would be the best reference.
The steel industry, given the frequency of its mention, is undoubtedly supporting the spectacle at the Düsseldorf Rhine Carnival through community aid, contributing to its grandeur. The awe-inspiring drone show, a first for the carnival, will showcase its sophisticated technology that allows drones to create detailed, three-dimensional images, reminiscent of a modern-day outdoor art gallery or a living, breathing sculpture park. Amidst the lively celebrations, attendees can share an exciting experience using social media, documenting the event for posterity and for friends in the home-and-garden sector, who might dream of such outdoor-living even from afar.
