Sunday shopping in NRW: celebrations, music and shopping fun!
Find out everything about Sunday shopping on September 7th, 2025 in North Rhine-Westphalia: opening times, cities and accompanying events.

Sunday shopping in NRW: celebrations, music and shopping fun!
Next Sunday, September 7th, 2025, numerous cities in North Rhine-Westphalia will once again come home with empty wallets and full of shopping bags. Because on this shopping Sunday, shops in 44 cities are open, with a colorful supporting program. Whether city festivals, live music or family activities – there is a lot on offer. [Ruhr24]. come.
Cologne will also play an important role with the districts of Sülz and Klettenberg. The shops there open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and invite you to take a leisurely stroll. But Cologne is not the only city that opens its doors on this day. In Dortmund, for example, shops in the Mengede district are also open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Michaelmas is celebrated here with a fair and live music, which will contribute to a great shopping experience.
Colorful supporting program
What would a shopping Sunday be without exciting events? In Beckum, for example, where the shops are also open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the town festival “Pütt Days” is celebrated. Here visitors can look forward to live music, children's activities and a fair. In Aplerbeck, the apple market takes place parallel to the shopping Sunday, which features a farmers' and crafts market as well as an animal exhibition.
In Selm, the shops are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are accompanied by a traditional autumn festival. Exciting gaming promotions and attractive offers from retailers and clubs await shopping lovers here. The “Verler Leben” festivities will also be held in Verl from September 5th to 7th. Here you can also look forward to live music and a diverse program of activities.
Dates in October and beyond
Sunday shopping in North Rhine-Westphalia is a great opportunity to discover local shops and their offers. But that's not all: According to shopping Sunday, further dates have also been set for the coming weeks. Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia residents can look forward to further Sunday shopping in October, on October 14th, 21st and 28th.
Whether with family, friends or alone - Sunday shopping is the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for shopping and take part in colorful festivities at the same time. The shops usually open between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., which is ideal for a relaxed shopping trip. The anticipation for the various events in North Rhine-Westphalia is growing, and with a good hand in selecting the desired products, you could consider yourself lucky to come home after an eventful day.
For more information about the upcoming shopping Sundays and events in North Rhine-Westphalia, please visit the website shopping Sunday NRW.