Meet Your Hobby

    With all kinds of leisure groups

    at the Festival Salon
    A blue image with the text "Meet your Hobby." Sketchy depiction of a cozy room with seating areas.
    Festival Salon: Meet Your Hobby © Lisa Clemen

    Fridays, 19:00–20:30

    Clubs, games groups, craft circles and many more invite you to come along, have a go and join in – or simply watch.

    Dates:

    4 September, 11 September, 18 September, 25 September, 2 October 2026

    Fri 4.9.2026

    The Climate District Bonn with the WILA Bonn

    19:00–20:30

    Workshop: Experiencing nature – designing your dream park with heart and hands

    What does your dream park look like? A place for exploring, relaxing, socialising or playing? In our workshop, we’ll work with you to design small, nature-oriented parks. We at WILA Bonn will provide you with the space to create a so-called PikoPark as a model. These collaboratively developed spaces make cities more liveable: they create space for socialising and experiencing nature, strengthen community spirit and improve the environment right on your doorstep. Bring your ideas to the table, get creative and use your heart and hands to design new favourite spots for your neighbourhood.

    WILA Bonn

    Wissenschaftsladen Bonn e. V. has been developing projects at the intersection of science, education and society for many years. Its aim is to empower people to act sustainably and to work together to develop future-proof solutions. To this end, the association focuses on creative participatory formats, education for sustainable development and dialogue between different social groups. Issues such as climate protection, biodiversity, resource conservation, sustainable urban development and social participation are at the heart of its work.

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    Bonn Climate District

    The Bonn Climate District is part of a community engagement project run by the City of Bonn, managed by WILA Bonn. Working alongside local initiatives and residents, the project develops ideas for climate protection and climate adaptation. Using the »Klimamobil«, the project brings information, workshops, advice and activities to various neighbourhoods across Bonn. The aim is to strengthen local communities, promote sustainable practices and make Bonn a climate-resilient and liveable city.

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    Several hands work on an art project using natural materials like branches, leaves, and stones in a wooden box.
    Klimaviertel Bonn: Dillinger Modell © WILA Bonn
    Fri 11.9.2026

    Debating Club Bonn

    19:00–20:30

    Topic of the debate: »Is the creation of art by AI something to be regretted?«

    Every week, the Debating Club brings together people from a wide variety of backgrounds to discuss topics from the worlds of politics, business, culture and science. It’s not about a free-for-all debate, but about speaking according to set rules. Participants aim to examine each topic from both the for and against perspectives using convincing arguments. It is a student club – but anyone keen on hearing well-constructed arguments is very welcome to drop by the club evenings. These take place every Thursday at 6.30 pm in the basement rooms at Adenauerallee 10.

    • A woman gives a presentation in a lecture hall. She wears a blue dress with white patterns. A podium is in front of her.
    • Three people sit at a table with papers and writing tools. They appear focused and engaged in their work.
    Fri 18.9.2026

    Knitting

    19:00–20:30

    A group of knitting enthusiasts of all ages and genders meets weekly to knit together, have a chat and enjoy each other’s company. Anyone who’d like to knit in a friendly group, have a natter, have a laugh and spend some quality time together is warmly invited to join us!

    Knitting needles and some leftover wool are available for anyone curious to give it a go.

    Various yarns in shades of blue, purple, and white with knitting needles on a wooden table. Unfinished knitting project with textured pattern.
    Strickgruppe
    Fri 25.9.2026

    Improv theatre Ungebügelt Faltenfrei

    19:00–20:30

    Anything can happen – nothing is planned! Ungebügelt faltenfrei performs improvised theatre full of spontaneous stories, rousing music and wild comedy. Have you always wanted to give improv a go? Then come along and discover the basics of improvised theatre. Beginners, experienced players or simply the curious are all welcome.

    Ungebügelt Faltenfrei

    Ungebügelt faltenfrei, founded in 2022 as an independent group at the Alte Volkshochschule Bonn, now brings together improv players from all over Germany.

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    Five actors in black clothing perform a dramatic scene. One is lying down, gesturing with his hand in the air.
    Improtheater Ungebügelt faltenfrei © Ungebügelt faltenfrei
    Fri 2.10.2026

    Urban Sketchers Bonn

    19:00–20:30

    Every week, the Urban Sketchers from Bonn sketch the city and its surroundings from a different perspective: sometimes at an exhibition in the Bundeskunsthalle, sometimes in the gardens of the Volkshochschule on Budapester Straße, during the cherry blossom season in the old town, in Rüngsdorf, and so on. After the meetings, the drawings are displayed online on their blog.

    As part of »Meet Your Hobby«, the Urban Sketchers Bonn invite the public and anyone interested in the Festival Salon to join them in sketching (materials will be provided).

    Sketch whatever you see: the surroundings, other people, the view from the window…

    The group is happy to answer any questions and offer assistance. There will be a small exhibition at the end.

    • Watercolor painting of a street with a yellow building and tall trees. Light and shadow highlight the summer atmosphere.
    • Two watercolor illustrations of people sitting at an outdoor café. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
    • Watercolor of a picturesque village street with half-timbered houses, a church steeple, and trees. A person sits sketching.