What's happening in Cologne in August 2025? - our event highlights
Final summer season is here! 🔥 So that you can really make the most of the summer, we have our highlight events in Cologne in August 2025 ready for you here.
Almost at the end of summer, now is the absolute best time to take in the last festivals, dance the night away at open airs and make the city's flea markets unsafe - we'll make sure your August 2024 in Cologne is unforgettable. 💜✨
👉 You can find all flea markets in Cologne here
👉 Queer events 2025 in Cologne can be found here
POP UP EVENT - ERNST SPIRITS
Coffee or cocktail? Preferably both! Things get serious when Oliver and Louis mix you fresh drinks while the hottest vinyl soundtrack blasts around your ears. Get over there! 🔥
NACHTFLOHMARKT |
Rummage around until the sun goes down and then enjoy the summer evening with a drink in your hand. Finds, street food and relaxed beats await you at the new night flea market at PARK.cologne. Browse, chat, stay outside. & the best it's for free 🕺
Thnks fr th Mmrs - Party - By Misery
Memories of emo dreams meet today's pop-punk vibes: Misery brings you back the sound of your youth: loud, honest and with a lot of heart. You've come to the right place if you want to bawl along to Blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon and Paramore just like you used to. A night to feel, celebrate and rediscover. 💜
Rave auf dem Rhein Vol. IV
Rave, sun and beats in the middle of the Rhine. At "Ohne Bedenken Vol. IV" you dance into the sunset on the water. Look forward to an exuberant atmosphere, cold drinks and the finest music on board. Tickets are limited, so secure your place before the boat sets sail without you! 🚢
Yoga, Malen & Connect
Yoga, paint and new friends: this evening is all about relaxing, painting and laughing. First we'll loosen up our bodies and minds with a gentle session, then we'll get creative with brushes and paint. It's all very easy, mindful and with space to share - all you need is yourself and a good mood. 🧘🏻♀️
Weinfest am Rhein
The finest wines from all over the world, a good atmosphere right on the water and delicious snacks 🍷
SOMMER KÖLN 2025
Cologne becomes a stage - and you're right in the middle of it! Look forward to six weeks of culture in the open air with music, theater, film and lots of favorite moments. All free of charge, everywhere in the city and guaranteed never to be boring. ☀️💜
Geheimkonzert Köln | SUMMER OPEN AIR EDITION ☀️ by Rausgegangen
It's that time again: an evening full of surprises - because who will be on stage remains a secret until the first note is played. We've already had Blond, Berq, Ennio, Futurebae, Jassin, Anais, Katha Pauer & many more as guests - even before they stormed the nation's big stages. So discover the stars of tomorrow at our Geheimkonzerte. 🪩
💖 LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Köln 💖 Power Point Dating by Rausgegangen | Audience Ticket
Wingman, -woman and everything that inspires watch out: the coolest dating event in town is back and soon it will be time again in Cologne: Love at first Slide at the Rausgegangen Power Point Dating of your dreams 💗
studio rainbow #5: techno for queers and friends
Colorful looks, loud bass and lots of love - Studio Rainbow brings queer techno to Cologne. At Yuca, you can party the night away, outside and in, with awareness and without discrimination. Be yourself, dance wildly and feel free - the only thing that matters here is that we let it rip together.
I LOVE REGGAETON | OPEN AIR | PopUp Beach Köln
Reggaeton vibes, sand under your feet and a sunset that couldn't be better. Your favorite Latin beats meet ice-cold drinks and the coolest spot on the water. Put on your best beach gear and enjoy the summer with your crew! 🏖️
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 ❤️🔥
BIG BAG OF BEATS open air w/ CLBRKS, DEXTER, RETROGOTT, WUN TWO u.v.m.
Beats in the open air, the finest productions and a line-up that celebrates the Cologne scene - at Big Bag Of Beats, up-and-coming talent meets legends such as Dexter and Retrogott. Chilled vibes, fresh sounds and a rare live act from London await you in the courtyard of Bumann & Sohn. A must for anyone who really feels beats. 🪩
BREAKZONE Festival 2025 (Day & Night)
Bass, beats and breaks non-stop: dance your way through 18 hours of music flash at the BREAKZONE! It gets loud, wild and diverse in Odonien: drum & bass in the open air, house & techno at night and dubstep in the bass bus. Get your ticket and party with a crowd that knows what a festival is all about.
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🎮💙
01099 - Sommer Open Airs 2025
Children of the 2000s - 01099 brings the soundtrack of your summer nights to our city - and you can be there live!🥹😍 WE LOTTERIES TICKETS:
COLOGNE CLUB DAYS 2025 – Club Night
gamescom city festival 2025
Gamescom 2025 is coming up and that also means: free concerts, street party and atmosphere in the city at the city festival. Line up and info to follow, we are excited 👀
Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience
For everyone who doesn't just want to watch Marvel, but feel it. An entire orchestra brings your favorite Marvel moments to the big stage - big, loud and right into the heart of the fan. *Advertisement
Bazar de Nuit Nachtflohmarkt & Auktion I Summer.Edition I So. 24. August 25
Bazar de Nuit really is always a good idea. Strolling, rummaging and most likely finding your new favorite piece for a small price. Always cute vibes, go there! ❤️🔥
Rausgegangen Filmabend - Call Me By Your Name
Rausgegangen movie night with open air cinema vibes? Yes please! And being able to decide for yourself which movie is showing? Count me in! - See you in front of the big screen with popcorn and a view of the cathedral. 🍿
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. 🪼💜
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Frequently asked questions about events in August 2025 in Cologne:
1. which major events are taking place in Cologne in August 2025?
Several major events take place in Cologne in August, including:
- Gamescom: Die weltweit größte Messe für interaktive Unterhaltungselektronik und Computerspiele.
- Stadt ohne Meer Festival: das sweeteste Festival Kölns geht in die zweite Runde. Mit dabei: Souly, Paula Carolina & Berq 🪼
- Cologne Club Days: hier wird Clubkultur gefeiert, tagsüber vernetzt sich die Szene bei den Conference Days, Nachts tanzen wir alle bis in den nächsten Tag 🪩
2. are there free events in Cologne in August 2025?
Yes, there are many free events such as street festivals, open-air cinema screenings and outdoor concerts. One example is the Stadtgarten Köln, which often offers free concerts.
You can find out exactly what these are here.
3. what is the weather like in Cologne in August and what should you pack?
Answer: In August, the weather in Cologne is usually warm with temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. Occasional rain showers are possible. Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, a hat and possibly a light rain jacket.
