10.03. - 27.03.11

Paderborn's 31st Puppet Show Festival

puppets will be calling the tune in Paderborn. This fortnight will see the curtain rise on the city's ^31st Puppet Show Festival, which will take place on the many stages of the city. There will be numerous shows aimed specifically at adult audiences and staged by internationally known theatre groups. Yet never fear: classics such as tales of Punch and the Crocodile or fairy stories for younger audiences will not be missing from the companies' repertoires.

18.02.-20.02.11

"Paderbau" Construction Fair (Schützenplatz)
This fair is, as every year, a must for regional building industry members and DIY enthusiasts alike; for all those who dream the dream of a self-made home and want to take advantage of the many tips, offers and suggestions available.

23.04.11

64th International Paderborn Easter Run (Starting point: Maspernplatz Sports Centre)
The Paderborn Easter Run, held every year on Easter Saturday, has become a real tradition in the city and is one of its sporting highlights. More than 7000 runners assemble at the starting point to compete in what is Germany 's oldest road running event.
www.paderborner-osterlauf.de

23.04.-01.05.11

Luna Park Fair (Maspernplatz)
Although the city's eldest Spring Fair was held for the first time in 1920, there is, as the saying goes, "still life in the old dog yet", as it continues to provide spring entertainment for the whole family.

21.-27.03.11

First Class Reads - by night!
Paderborn 's "reading fest" is planned for the night of the 21st- 27th March. The written word will hold sway throughout the city, in bookshops, bars, art galleries, museums- even on the buses! Noted authors will read excerpts from their own works, visitors can bury themselves in their favourite books and children will challenge each other to fairytale-reading races. 'First Class Reads' will be on offer in 30 different city locations.

30.04.-01.05.11

Pottery Fair (main city library)
Paderborn's Pottery Fair is held every year on the last weekend in April and is situated in front of the city's main library, between the Geißelschem Gardens and Pader Springs. The visitor can choose from the wide selection of pottery jugs, sculptures and other ceramic souvenirs displayed by over 30 exhibitors.

01.05.-03.10.11

Paderborn 's Castle Summer Programme (in Schloß Neuhaus' Baroque Gardens )
Each summer, Schloß Neuhaus hosts a richly varied programme of events. The Weser Renaissance palace with its magnificent Baroque gardens is the ideal setting for the Castle Summer Programme, whose diverse events take place predominantly on Sundays and Public Holidays and include music, dance, cabaret, fairs, exhibitions, workshops and lectures.
www.schlosspark-paderborn.de

01.05.11

Castle Summer Programme: Grand Opening 2011
Whether comedy and amusement or the more serious elements in life are more your style, or whether you prefer music, painting, art and culture or have an eye for a bargain, the numerous events on offer at the Grand Opening of the Castle Summer Programme 2011 will be sure to tempt you.
www.schlosspark-paderborn.de

05.-08.05.11

Spring Festival (in the city centre)
Over the Spring Festival weekend, Paderborn is miraculously transformend into a giant open-air stage. The culinary delicacies which await the visitors from the perfect accompaniment to the circus clowning, acrobatics, street entertainement and ambitious musical programme. www.paderborn-erleben.de

15.05.11

Paderborn 's 10th Annual 'Day of the Bicycle'  ( Schloß Neuhaus Baroque Gardens )
The 9th may in Paderborn is devoted exclusively to bicycles: special offers, entertainment and information herald the beginning of the 2011 cycling season, celebrated in style with Schloß Neuhaus, former residence of Paderborn 's Prince Bishops, as a magnificent backdrop.

26.06.11

Paderborn City Sports Day (Schloß Neuhaus Baroque Gardens)
Fun and games, sport and relaxation are the object of the Paderborn City Sports Day. Numerous special offers laid on by the city's sports clubs entice the visitor to get actively involved in the many sports and games practiced. Information on all sports will be provided and visitors can even try their hand at the different sports and games on offer! www.schlosspark-paderborn.de

10.07.11

Festival of International Encounters (Schloß Neuhaus)
The central focuses of the familiy oriented festival are cultural communication and diversity, both of which are highlights of the festival programme.
Dance, theatre, music and cabaret from different countires combine to convey a rich abundance of cultural impressions, making a visit a refreshing new experience for both young and old.

18.-19.06.11

Hedera & Box A flowery prospect:
Schloß Neuhaus' Garden Open Days, 'Hedera & Box',  open the doors to the Prince Bishops' former residence in 2011.
www.schlosspark-paderborn.de

24.-26.06.11

08.-11.07.11

Paderborn Shooting Carnival (Schützenplatz)
The colour green sets the city's image. With open-air concerts, parades and processions, the city's shooting club, one of the largest and oldest in Germany, brings a rush of atmosphere into the city centre.

23.-31.07.11

Libori Festival Week (Paderborn's biggest festival)
Paderborn's "fifth season" with a unique mixture of church, fairs, culture and politics. If you've been there before, you'll never want to miss it!
www.libori.de

04.-07.09.11

Performance(Schloß Neuhaus)

08.-11.09.11

E.on Westfalen Weser Challenge
(Schützenplatz) International riding stars challenging each other for the top titles and top prizes in one og Germany's most impressive parks signals the reawakening of an old tradion.

29.09.-01.10.11

Paderborn Power weekend  
The commercial community of the city of Paderborn will be offering sales galore. The shops and craftsman will turn this week into a unique shopping experience for all.
www.paderborn-erleben.de

01.10.11

9th Honky Tonk Pub Festival (City centre pubs)
Tonight it's all go in Paderborn's pubs, bars and cafés.  In more than 20 venues, bands of all styles and hues will perform live and make temperatures rise, ensuring that the night will go on into the day. And even better, you only have to buy one ticket to be able to go and see them all!
www.honky-tonk.de

22.-30.10.11

Autumn Libori (Traditional fair, Liboriberg)
The atmospheric end to the fair season. The festival dates back to the year 1627. On the 31st October that year, the relics of the patron saint of the city - St. Liborius - were brought back to the Cathedral after his five year odyssey.

23.11.-23.12.11

Christmas Market (City centre, Paderborn)
A market lovingly put together in the very heart of the city, where you can wander around following the traditional wafts of Christmas cheer and search for truly original presents.