Recap ›Tach am Bach 2025‹

Numerous people of different ages gather in a meadow, many standing, some sitting on wooden benches. The scene takes place at sunset, with the sun shining through the trees and creating a warm light. In the background, tall trees and a building with a covered area can be seen. The people are wearing summer clothes, and there are also some children present. The atmosphere is lively and communal.

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17.09.2025

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Urban space

Following the great success of the first edition of ›Tach am Bach‹, we kicked off this year's neighborhood festival with great anticipation on September 6. As in previous years, numerous organizations, initiatives, and individuals from the neighborhood took part, turning the lawn at Freie Schule Essen e.V. into an oasis of art, community, sustainability and joy. Delicious food and drinks, concerts, dance performances, and a flea market created a lively summer atmosphere and, above all, plenty of opportunities for people to connect, relax, exchange, and experience.

There was a vibrant programme to enjoy on stage: Dein Couseng, the band Jon Priml and the Big Band of the Gymnasium am Stoppenberg provided live music, interspersed with DJ sets by ADJO and ISOKEN, a dance performance by La Lok Libre e.V., and a communal singing experience.

Mehrere Personen, darunter Kinder, betrachten ein offenes Bienenvolk in einem Holzrahmen mit einer durchsichtigen Abdeckung. Eine Person zeigt mit dem ausgestreckten Arm auf das Bienenvolk. Im Hintergrund sind unscharfe Gebäude und Bäume zu erkennen. Die Szene spielt sich im Freien unter einem orangefarbenen Sonnenschutz ab.

The programme also included activities that encouraged to do crafts, paint, tinker, rummage, sing or dance. Several local initiatives and associations, such as Imkerverein Essen-Katernberg, presented their work and attracted visitors to their stands with participatory activities. For all hungry visitors, there was also a wide range of delicious food on offer, for example from the Katernberg Women's Association Ana-Tolia e.V.: from homemade dishes and snacks to sweet pastries and non-alcoholic cocktails, there was something for everyone to enjoy!

Fünf Personen stehen eng beieinander unter einem orangefarbenen Pavillon. Sie tragen bunte Blumenketten um den Hals. Vor ihnen auf einem Tisch liegen verschiedene Lebensmittel, darunter eine mit Folie abgedeckte Schale, eine Kuchenhaube und eine Rolle Küchenpapier. Im Hintergrund sind Bäume, ein schwarzes Zelt und bunte Wimpelketten zu sehen.

Once again, Katernberg showed its lively, creative, and spirit of solidarity. We would like to thank everyone who helped organize the event, contributed to it, and showed their commitment this year.