Events in Köln

Cologne's cultural life is spread across the whole city: classical music and jazz at the Philharmonie and the Stadtgarten, big shows at the Lanxess Arena, clubs and bars in Ehrenfeld, the Belgian Quarter and around Zülpicher Straße, theatre and cabaret from the Südstadt to Mülheim. On top of that come street festivals, flea markets, readings and exhibitions that are often only known within their own Veedel, as locals call their neighbourhood.

The year in Cologne has its own rhythm. The carnival season opens on 11 November and peaks in the street carnival between Weiberfastnacht and Ash Wednesday. In summer much of the city moves outdoors to the Rhine and the parks, and in Advent the Christmas markets open.

Here you'll find the upcoming events we have collected for Cologne in one list. Filter by date, Veedel and price, or jump straight to what's on today, tomorrow or this weekend.