What's happening in 2025? - Events in Cologne
Many wonderful events and happenings await you again in Cologne in 2025. We have put together a list of our highlight events in Cologne in 2025 - from Carnival and Gamescom to the Film Festival Cologne: there is guaranteed to be something for everyone! 🪩
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February (Carnival)
KamelleClub - ALLE IN DIE HALLE VOL. 2
Are you jolly enough for the wildest carnival party? At HALLE Tor 2, pub carnival meets club vibes - flashy costumes, cool drinks and a lifestyle of beats and Kölsch Hätz! ❤️🔥
March
Festivallit.COLOGNE
50677 Köln
Die große Gala der lit.COLOGNE 2025
To mark the 25th anniversary of lit.Cologne, a festive gala will celebrate the extraordinary literary festival that has shaped the literary scene since its inception. Gratitude, community and literature will be celebrated with special letters of thanks and other texts, celebrating everything that was, what is and what is to come.♥📚
April
Festivalc/o pop präsentiert von Rausgegegangen
50825 Köln
Apsilon @Schauspiel Köln - c/o pop Opening Shows
Berlin artist Apsilon opens this year's c/o pop festival. He touches on political and personal topics with his lyrics, whereby his style is primarily influenced by trap, a sub-genre of hip-hop.🎵❤
May
June
Rainbow Festival Köln 2025
Fancy Cologne's most colorful party? 🎉 The Rainbow Festival on 28.06.2025 at Fühlinger See promises to be a real highlight with over 20 live acts such as No Angels, Loreen, Felix Jaehn and Alle Farben! 🌈 Be there and experience the best beats and vibes! 🎶
July
Summerjam Festival 2025
The Summerjam Festival celebrates its 38th edition in 2025 at the idyllic Fühlinger See near Cologne - an unforgettable experience for all reggae and dancehall fans! From July 4 to 6, pure summer vibes and a unique festival atmosphere according to the motto "FULL OF ENERGY".🔥⚡🧡
Cologne Pride Straßenfest 2025
On this special day every year, Cologne becomes a lively and diverse street festival that not only stands up for equal rights, acceptance and social recognition of LGBTQIA+ people, but also celebrates cohesion and support within the community.🌈✨
Gourmet Festival Köln
Three days of indulgence right on the Rhine: winegrowers, delicatessen professionals and top chefs bring delicious specialties and fine wines to the Chocolate Museum. Stroll through stylish food trucks and elegant pagoda tents, taste your way through and enjoy the relaxed flair on the Rhine. Free admission - come along and indulge yourself! 🍷🍫✨
Natural Bliss Festival 2025
Art(e)facts Festival
24 hour festival in Cologne's newest club? Yes please - you can expect nothing less than: everything between Berlin sound and Mexican attitude, progressive house and international DJs. In classic garage style with industrial hall charm. Let's goooo ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
august
TIBA Festival 2025
After numerous party nightsTIBA finally enters the festival edition and delivers the hottest Afrofuturism and consciously creates stage & space for Black & Brown artists* of African descent. Attention: extremely danceable ❤️🔥
gamescom 2025
The event of the year for all gamers among us is just around the corner - gamescom 2025 in Cologne awaits you with the latest computer games, exciting activities and insights into the future of the gaming world🎮💙
COLOGNE CLUB DAYS 2025
Stadt ohne Meer Köln - 2025
The Stadt ohne Meer Köln is entering round two and is already delivering a line-up of the finest. Look forward to Berq, Paula Carolina and Souly! It's going to be really sweet, see you under the jellyfish. 🪼💜
September
Cologne Jazzweek: Tigran Hamasyan – The Bird of a Thousand Voices (Concert Version)
An evening full of sounds that will have you floating between jazz, classical music and Armenian tradition 🎹✨. With "Bird of a Thousand Voices", Tigran Hamasyan and his fellow musicians create a unique concert experience that moves the heart and mind. Let yourself be carried away by this musical journey! 🌍🎶
Eat Play Love Festival 2025
From September 4 to 7, a weekend full of highlights awaits you at Fühlinger See: The EAT PLAY LOVE Festival attracts the best wakeboarders in the world, a top-class musical and cultural program and a culinary world tour. ✨
Weinfestival im Luisenviertel Köln 2025
Fine wines, nice beats and tasty snacks. Enjoyment, Pinot Gris and big city flair await you at the wine festival in the Luisenviertel! It's also the premiere to experience the Fi outside of the nightlife. That's already quite a few reasons to become a weekend sommelier - grab your ticket and go! 🍷🪩
LANGE NACHT DER ASTRONOMIE (Köln)
Fantasy Filmfest 2025 || Thriller Horror Sci-Fi & more || Deutschlands größtes Genre-Filmfestival
From indie gems to monster madness - Fantasy Filmfest 2025 brings great cinema straight to you! 🎞️
LITTLE SIMZ • THE LOTUS TOUR
october
FestivalFestival der darstellenden Künste
FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE
COLOGNE COMEDY FESTIVAL
50672 Köln
Köln Marathon 2025
Looking for a challenge in 2025? 🏃♂️💨 The Cologne Marathon is waiting for you! Grab your running shoes and join in or come with your friends and cheer each other on!
november
Nina Chuba
NINA, NINA, NINA: Between wicked beats, dope bars and fabulous pop music - The talented German singer and rapper, who has been known throughout the country since her number 1 album GLAS at the latest, will be performing in 13 German cities in fall 2025! 🫶 we proudly present and write you on the GL!
Poddifest Köln - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
Like every year, it's an absolute feast! For the fifth time, it's time to sit back and listen to your favorite podcasts, but live. How nice is that? There you go! 💜
KFFK / Kurzfilmfestival Köln
December
Lorde - Ultrasound Tour 2025
Finally the wait is over! Thank the Lorde! In December, it's time for all supercut girls (and those who are at heart) to sing their hearts out again, feel their coming-of-age soundtrack and simply have the best evening🩻✨
CHRISTMAS G'ART'EN 2025
SSIO - "Erste Tour nach Corona" Tour
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
50667 Köln
We will also be organizing many Geheimkonzerte again this year. Why not give a gift voucher and be part of the next concert?
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Frequently asked questions about events in Cologne in 2025
1. when will the Cologne Carnival 2025 take place?
The Cologne Carnival begins on February 27, 2025 (Weiberfastnacht) and ends on March 4, 2025 (Veilchendienstag). Here you can find the best events for Carnival 2025 in Cologne. But Carnival will also be celebrated in Cologne on 11.11.2025! Here you can find the best carnival parties for 11.11.2025 in Cologne.
2. what is c/o pop and when does it take place?
c/o pop is a music festival and industry gathering that takes place annually in Cologne. In 2025, it will be held from June 19 to 23.
3. when is the Rainbow Festival 2025 in Cologne?
The Rainbow Festival will take place in Cologne for the first time on June 28, 2025. It offers a mix of pop, Cologne music and electronic beats. The line-up includes artists such as: No Angles, Loreen, Zoe Wees & Cat Ballou. Tickets are available here.
4. will the Tour Belgique 2025 take place in Cologne?
The event "Le Tour Belgique" will not take place in May 2025 as the City of Cologne has imposed conditions that the organizers consider to be incompatible with the original concept. These conditions concern, among other things, restrictions on the serving of drinks and the approval of concerts. The organizers criticize that these measures would significantly impair the cultural diversity and character of the event.
5. which concert highlights will there be in Cologne in 2025?
In 2025, there are some great artists performing in Cologne. These include Drake, Little Simz, OneRepublic and Lorde.
