What's happening in Cologne at Easter 2026?
Easter 2026 in Cologne and you still don't know what to do? No problem, we've searched for the best tips, events and leisure activities for you. 🐣💘
Instead of looking for eggs, you can use the days off to check out the best flea markets of the year or finally try out the new openings in Cologne , including nice bars, cafés and breakfast spots. 🤩
What's happening in Cologne on Maundy Thursday 2026?
On Maundy Thursday, Christians traditionally commemorate Jesus' last supper with his disciples. We have collected a few alternative tips for going out that go beyond faith and religion:
Textiles Repaircafé
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Hempies Flohmarkt im machwerkhaus köln
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OOOYSTER NIGHT
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Langer Donnerstag SPOTLIGHT KUSAMA
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Delfi Mag trifft Defrag Zine
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What's happening in Cologne on Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday is an all-day public holiday: no parties with loud music until late into the night. Nevertheless, we have found some cool events on Good Friday 2026 in Cologne: From theater to game night to natural wines Good Friday you can definitely experience something too! 🌸
Pet Nat Party 🫧
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Ehrenfeld Connect - Menschen kennenlernen
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THE NEW NORMAL
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Spieleabend im Spieldurst
At Spieldurst, huge gaming tables and a large selection of board and card games await you and your group. There are also drinks and snacks to keep the gaming session relaxed. 🎲🃏✨
What's happening in Cologne on Easter Saturday 2026?
Easter Saturday in Cologne looks like being a long night. If you want to experience something, you have a huge selection of top parties: at Subway, Nachtigall, fi or Schrotty, things are hotting up in Cologne. 🥳
But you can also take it a little easier on Easter Saturday: for example, by browsing in Sülz, at the Vintage Kilo Sale, or at a good concert! 🎶
PARAKEET DAY SESSION @PARKCAFÉ
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TROPA FUNK
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Kollektiv Sessions w/ Tipping Point, Tiefgang, Tumult, Techno Techno
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SOUND SOUND x HUNGRY4 w/ Janis Zielinski, Kim Swim, Main Phase
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fi x Narciss & Phonovision & Ploy & Illusion
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House of Namus- Club Night Köln (Oriental, SWANA, & House Global sounds)
House of Namus sounds like exactly the kind of night where you first come for the shows and then hang around for hours between the floors. We particularly like the mix of queer-front energy, strong sounds and a setting where respectful partying is really taken into consideration. ❤️🔥
VINTAGE KILO SALE Köln Sülz
At the Vintage Kilo Sale on Wichterichstraße, you can simply snap up unique vintage pieces by weight. The selection is huge and admission is free. 👗✨
Alli Neumann •. Zurück auf der Erde - Tour 2025
Back on earth - and back on stage: Alli Neumann has new songs in her luggage. Her shows are not a polished pop spectacle, but an open space for closeness, attitude and musical power. Sometimes loud and wild, sometimes quiet and clear - always uncompromising and direct. 🔥
What's happening in Cologne on Easter Sunday 2026?
Easter Sundays are lame? There's a lot going on in Cologne, whether it's a flea market, comdy or party, the choice is yours! 🌟
Handwerks- und Flohmarkt im BüzE
Relaxed browsing and second-hand snapping in the middle of Ehrenfeld! Once a month, the BüZe becomes a real flea market treasure trove. Whether it's a new outfit or a handmade item - everyone will find a favorite item here at a low price. ✨
LATIBUL FLOHMARKT
Flea vibe meets circus magic! Rummage, rummage, bargain, find a new favorite item and that at the Latibul circus area - fresh waffles and there's also, so go there! 🎪
CSM presents: Ostersonntag w/ DJ Tjizza & Helly
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Smash the cis-tem! Stand Up Comedy von TIN* Comedians
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Echtzeit Comedy - Oster-Special
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DJ CHUTE (sie/ihr)
Strolling through the flea market with friends and taking home a treasure or two? You can do that on Easter Sunday at Butzweilerhof Ikea.
Bach in Space
Pianist Mona Asuka plays Bach in front of razor-sharp NASA images on a large screen. Excerpts from the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Italian Concerto and the Goldberg Variations accompany you through starry nebulae, galaxies and black holes. 🌌✨
What's happening in Cologne on Easter Monday 2026?
Easter is not over yet! A colorful mix of possibilities awaits you on Easter Monday as well,
from magic slam to Hans Zimmer and exhibitions. 🐰✨
Zauberslam Köln
The open stage where the audience decides what it's worth! 🎭 With art in all forms, from music to comedy, and a pinch of humor.
The Sound of Hans Zimmer & John Williams
Tay Oskee makes indie folk hearts beat faster. On his European tour, he takes his fans on a musical journey full of nostalgia.
VIVA FRIDA KAHLO - immersive experience
The Viva Frida Kahlo exhibition takes you into the colorful world of the Mexican artist and lets you get very close to her story. Colors, emotions and vitality 🎨
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Frequently asked questions about Easter 2026 in Cologne
1. opening hours at Easter 2026 in Cologne
In general, special regulations also apply in Cologne on public holidays such as Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, which may affect opening hours. Stores that are open on these days may have shortened hours and some may remain closed altogether. For exact information, you should check the specific opening hours for the stores and establishments you are interested in via their official websites or by contacting them. Events and special opening hours can also be checked under Cologne Tourism.
Here are some general tips:
- Karfreitag: Viele Geschäfte, Supermärkte und öffentliche Einrichtungen können geschlossen sein oder verkürzte Öffnungszeiten haben.
- Ostersamstag: Ostersamstag ist ein normaler Samstag mit regulären Öffnungszeiten, aber einige Geschäfte schließen früher.
- Ostersonntag: Die meisten Geschäfte bleiben in Köln am Ostersonntag geschlossen.
- Ostermontag: Ostermontag ist ein gesetzlicher Feiertag, und die meisten Geschäfte und öffentlichen Einrichtungen bleiben geschlossen.
2. local public transport at Easter 2026 in Cologne
The exact timetables and operating times of public transportation in Cologne during the Easter holidays may vary. It is advisable to check the latest information directly with the KVB. As a rule, special timetables or changes are made to local public transport services during public holidays such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
3. traditions and customs at Easter 2026 in Cologne
- Osterfeuer: In einigen Gemeinden rund um Köln werden Osterfeuer entzündet. Diese Veranstaltungen haben oft einen geselligen Charakter und dienen dazu, die Ankunft des Frühlings zu feiern. Es gibt Musik, Essen und Getränke, während die Menschen um das Feuer versammelt sind.
- Osterprozessionen: In den Kirchen von Köln (auch im Kölner Dom) finden während der Osterfeiertage besondere Gottesdienste und Prozessionen statt, um die Auferstehung Jesu Christi zu feiern. Dies kann auch das gemeinsame Singen von Osterliedern und das Schmücken der Kirchen mit Blumen und Kerzen umfassen.
- Osterbrunnen: Eine Tradition, die auch in Köln verbreitet ist, ist das Schmücken von Brunnen mit Osterschmuck. Die Brunnen werden mit Eiern, Blumen oder Ästen geschmückt.
