A DJ plays music at a sunset picnic on an open-air stage for a large crowd who dance and enjoy the festival atmosphere under colorful lights.

Sunset picnic

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Event poster with a blurred sunset picnic background, featuring artists Klanglos, Ante Perry, Man at Arms & Tiko, Palmfax and event details: September 06.09.2025, XNUMX, Halde Hoheward in Herten.

Chilling beats in the open air with an impressive backdrop. The Hoheward heap is tempting  September 06, 2025 again everyone who wants to have a good time with sunset vibes. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Ruhr area to atmospheric electronic sounds. The Sunset Picnic relies on a mix of local and national acts in its music selection.

 

Key facts Sunset Picnic

September 06, 2025, 15:00 PM – 23:00 PM
on the Hoheward slag heap in Herten at the sundial

free

 

Timetable:

15:00 PM – 17:00 PM: PALMFAX

17:00 PM – 19:00 PM: Man at Arms & Tiko

19:00 PM – 21:00 PM: SOUNDLESS

21:00 PM – 23:00 PM: Ante Perry

FAQs

You have questions, we have the answers:

The Sunset Picnic will take place on September 06, 2025, from 15:00 PM to 23:00 PM on the Hoheward slag heap at the sundial in Herten.

No, the event is for free and it will be no tickets thats it!

No, that's not allowed. Please be understanding and come to the dump on foot.

Of course! Feel free to spread out in the open spaces.

There will be catering available, but you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

Please just make sure no glass bottles or alcohol to bring onto the premises.
Barbecues are not permitted on the premises.

Bringing dogs onto the event grounds is not permitted and would certainly not be fun for your dog either.

Children may attend the event if accompanied by an adult.

Restrooms are available on the event grounds.

These are the next stops:

“Bergwerk Ewald 1/2” (Bus SB27, from Wanne-Eickel main station / Marl center) and “Gelsenkirchener Str.” (Bus 210, from Herten center / Recklinghausen south station)

There are several parking spaces around the dump where you can leave your car. There's also a parking area at Doncaster Platz West and East. Experience has shown that this fills up very quickly.

We therefore recommend traveling by public transport.

No, there will be no centralized transportation plan for the Sunset Picnic. Everyone is responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.