WESTCOAST
LEISURE

Programme | 16 – 17 August 2024

What does free time mean to us – how do we organise and spend it healthily? And what does it take to find moments of relaxation in everyday life or to take care of them responsibly? We will be exploring these questions for an entire weekend under the motto “Leisure”: On Friday, the wonderful near-dropout film “A Million Minutes” kicks things off and prepares the ground for the weekend for leisure activities par excellence. On Saturday, early risers welcome the sunny day with a professional yoga morning from 10 a.m., followed by biking with Karl von Drais and a football workshop for kids with the unique trick legend Saki! This evening also ends with cool drinks, good conversation and of course lots of new leisure activities and inspiration on the banks of the Main. DJ sets & 100% leisure included!

 

FRANKFURT WESTCOAST Stroofstraße, level number 35, 65933 Frankfurt am Main

Fr, 16 August, 9.30 PM
A Million Minutes | OPEN AIR CINEMA

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Everything seems to be fine with the Küper family: Berlin-Mitte, dream flat, top jobs that make sense and earn money at the same time. But there are a few questions: Who will stay with the children? Where are the shared experiences? How do you divide time fairly? What about closeness, career, expectations? These are questions that are constantly on the minds of everyone between 30 and 45, sometimes more, sometimes less.
“A Million Minutes” describes exactly the length of a time-out that the family takes. Time to get away from everyday life, to think again, to reconnect. Then it’s off to Thailand and Iceland. And both countries not only provide us with impressive images and intense encounters, but also form the backdrop for one of the strongest German films of recent times.

With outstanding performances by Karoline Herfurth and Tom Schilling, the film evokes something very special: a reflection on one’s own living conditions, relationships, time – above all, leisure time! And that is precisely why this “A Million Minutes” fits in so well with the weekend’s main theme of “Leisure”. Hamster wheel was yesterday, today it’s WESTCOAST!

“A Million Minutes”, Director: Christopher Doll, Germany 2023, 125 minutes, FSK; without age restriction, German original version

Admission, drinks and food from 6 pm, film starts at 9.30 pm if it is dark enough

Ticket prize: 12.90 euros – including advance booking fee

SA, 17 August, 10 AM – 12.30 PM
Taste & Relax |Yoga & Brunch

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The perfect start to the day? This is what it looks like: First, Christina from HAPPY YOGA will balance you with Hatha Yoga and then strengthen and stretch your entire body. After a subsequent cool down, you’ll feel reborn … and possibly a little hungry too. Goose then invites you to a healthy, regional and particularly tasty outdoor brunch with sharing dishes that guarantee further relaxation, shared passion and culinary delights. Including creamy hummus, avocado, mint, smoothies, croissants and fresh salads. This is what WESTCOAST tastes like on a Saturday morning!

Price per person: 20.00 euros

SA, 17 August, 2 – 5 PM
Kick it like Saki! | Football workshop for kids

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Saki invites you to a football workshop! And everyone can join in! Saki is a Cristiano Ronaldo lookalike, social media star and a gifted trickster on the ball. He will be demonstrating his skills live on site – big eyes guaranteed! But it gets even better: Saki will lead a workshop for all the kids with a training programme, signing session, selfies, lobsters and lots of fun!

Entrance: free of charge – with registration

SA, 17 August, 3.30 PM
FROM EAST TO WEST | Cycling tour with Karl von Drais

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Together with Karlvon Drais, we cordially invite you to our cosy bike ride from Eckenheim to WESTCOAST. A relaxed day full of music, refreshments and good company awaits you!

Starting point: Hanauer Landstraße 427, 60314 Frankfurt am Main 

Entrance: free of charge – with registration

SA, 17 August, 7 PM
Max Buchalik | DJ Set

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On the Leisure closing evening, we look forward to a DJ set by Silbergold legend Max Buchalik, who will be serving up the finest house music.

Entrance: free of charge – with registration

FR, 6 – 11 PM | SA, 2 – 11 PM
Westcoast Bar | Powered by [so:lt]

The favourite bar from Sachsenhausen is opening a pop-up bar with cold drinks, delicious food and one hundred percent good vibes on the banks of Frankfurt Westside.

Both cash and card payments are accepted. Only open on the weekend of the event.

Frequently asked questions

Do the events also take place in the rain?

True to the motto ‘after rain comes sun’, our events will always take place even if it rains. In the event that it rains very heavily or there is a severe weather warning for the area, we will have to cancel the event with a heavy heart. We would communicate this immediately on our website and Instagram on the day itself. Tickets purchased for the open-air cinema will remain valid and can be redeemed on a later date.

Unfortunately I cannot attend the event. Can I return my ticket?

No, for organisational reasons we cannot offer exchanges or refunds.

Is there a box office?

Yes, there is a box office for chargeable events, which only accepts cash payments.

How do I get to the venue by public transport?

From Frankfurt main station, take the S-Bahn line S1 or S2 and travel one stop to Frankfurt-Griesheim. Change there to bus 54 and get off at the ‘Chemisches Werk’ stop. From there it is only a 5-minute walk to house number 35, where WESTCOAST is located opposite on the Main. (see directions)

How do I get to the venue by car?

From Frankfurt city centre, take Mainzer Landstraße in the direction of Nied/Höchst. Change to the B40 and take the first exit on the right. Turn left at the traffic lights in the direction of Griesheim. Follow Stroofstraße until you reach number 35, WESTCOAST is located opposite on the Main. (see directions)

Is parking available on site?

There are several car parks on the event site (including disabled parking spaces). If these are full, there are plenty of parking spaces available in the immediate vicinity on the banks of the Main. Bicycle parking spaces are also available on the event site.

What payment methods does the bar accept?

Both cash and card payments are accepted.

Can I also visit the WESTCOAST Bar when events are taking place?

During events such as concerts, workshops or readings, registration or a ticket is required as the bar is part of the event area. The opening hours of the WESTCOAST Bar can be found on our website.

What is the seating like in the open-air cinema?

There will be a mixture of normal folding chairs and some beach chairs. For those who want to be extra cosy, we recommend bringing blankets or cushions.

Can I bring my dog with me?

Of course, you are welcome to bring your dog with you, as long as it behaves calmly during the events.

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