jumping
dressage
eventing
driving
vaulting
Side Events
Opening Ceremony, Horse & Symphony and co.
First-class competition sport – that is what has distinguished the CHIO Aachen for years. The World Equestrian Festival wouldn’t be what it is without its special kinship to the sport, gripping emotions and the unique flair. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Soers year after year, because they share a passion – and want to spend an unforgettable time here. So, the supporting programme is a significant part of the event. A thrilling show programme is integrated into the 10 days of top-class equestrian sport, which offers diversity and goose bump moments. The CHIO Aachen is more than an equestrian show!
Side Events
OPENING CEREMONY presented by INNSiDE Hotels
- Official Opening Ceremony of the CHIO Aachen
- Welcome to the participating Nations
- Spectacular programme based on the Partner Country
Side Events
Congress chiotec
chiotec is more than just one of many conferences. We are a movement that brings together pioneers from industry, science, politics and sport. We promote an environment in which interdisciplinary exchange leads to novel solutions and groundbreaking innovations. Our mission is clear: we want to drive innovation in key areas such as sustainability, cross-industry collaboration, artificial intelligence and the future of work. By forming the intersection of sport, technology and entrepreneurship, we promote cross-industry innovation and sustainable business models that are characterised by their impact! Our common goal is to turn the ideas that will shape our future into reality today. Because: together we can do better!
Side Events
Farewell of Nations
A tradition since 1953: The emotional closing ceremony of the CHIO Aachen. Accompanied by the sounds of the German folk song "Muss I denn" and waving with white handkerchieves, participants and spectators say good-bye to each other.
Subject to change!
Horse & Symphony
Outstanding music, a breathtaking show and beautiful horses – these are the ingredients for “Horse & Symphony” at the CHIO Aachen. The show promises to be an unforgettable experience again in 2025.
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- Pferd & Sinfonie
- The photo shows Jérôme Sefer during his free vaulting show with Kevin Ferreira at “Horse and Symphony” 2025 (Photo: CHIO Aachen/Jasmin Metzner).
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Soers Sunday
The people from Aachen and their guests from the entire region meet up at the Soers for the “Open Day”, for which there is no admission charge. An action-packed show programme, a festive ecumenical church service in the Dressage Stadium and an entertaining supporting programme for families with many exciting offers turns the day into an enjoyable prelude to the second week of the event.
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Marketplace Aachen
The reception on the market square traditionally takes place on Monday evening in the second show week. During this supporting programme, the respective partner country presents itself – and of course the horses must not be missing.
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OPENING CEREMONY presented by INNSiDE Hotels
It will be colourful, entertaining, exciting and it will also sound good: The OPENING CEREMONY presented by INNSiDE Hotels of the CHIO Aachen on Tuesday evening includes a spectacular programme every year. The respective partner country will present itself in all its glory, almost 200 horses will be present. An unforgettable evening for the almost 40,000 spectators in the stadium.
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Congress chiotec
chiotec is more than just one of many conferences. We are a movement that brings together pioneers from industry, science, politics and sport. We promote an environment in which interdisciplinary exchange leads to novel solutions and groundbreaking innovations. Our mission is clear: we want to drive innovation in key areas such as sustainability, cross-industry collaboration, artificial intelligence and the future of work. By forming the intersection of sport, technology and entrepreneurship, we promote cross-industry innovation and sustainable business models that are characterised by their impact! Our common goal is to turn the ideas that will shape our future into reality today. Because: together we can do better!
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Farewell of Nations
The emotional closing ceremony of the CHIO Aachen
A tradition since 1953: Accompanied by the sounds of the German folk song “Muss I denn” and waving with white handkerchieves, participants and spectators say good-bye to each other.
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