What's happening in Cologne in December 2025?
It's getting festive in Cologne! The last month of the year is upon us: Christmas markets are taking place again, Christmas presents need to be bought & New Year's Eve 2025 is just around the corner. Sounds like a lot? No need to stress - we help you out. We have top suggestions for you for all 3 highlights in Cologne in December 2025! ✨
👉 Here are the most beautiful Christmas markets in Cologne in 2025
👉 Are you still looking for special Christmas gifts? Check out our GIFT GUIDE!
👉 Here are the best New Year's Eve parties 2025 in Cologne
The best events & happenings in Cologne in December 2025
FRISO - LUFT ZUM ATMEN TOUR 2025
After the rapid sell-out of the "Drei Atemzüge Tour", FRISO is bringing an intense release cycle to a powerful close with the "Luft zum Atmen Tour 2025". With his new EP, he creates space for doubt, courage and new beginnings - and brings an impressive live show to ten cities in November
Von Trauer zu Wut zu Mut: Auf die Straße gegen Feminizide
Join us on the streets and fight for more rights for women and feminism! Get involved and bring your friends with you. Together we are strong ✊🏼💜
✨ GLÜHWEIN SPECIAL @ GARAGEN GLÜH'N ✨
Are you a loyal Rausgegangen fan & have your own account? 👀💜 Then make sure you get a mulled wine or punch at the garages now as a thank you! We wish you a cozy winter time🫂
Another Open Stage x AIDS Hilfe Köln
Be inspired by artists from the queer community at Turistarama and also support the AIDS charity 🏳️🌈🎤 on a donation basis
Langer Donnerstag im Museum Ludwig: CAGE AND FRIENDS
The Museum Ludwig invites you to Long Thursday every first Thursday of the month! Discover new pieces of art for free and discover new perspectives 🖼️✨
orbit - Tour 2025
An Orbit concert is like escaping into another magical world: Sounds that go through your whole body and make you dream. We've been fans from the very beginning and you should be too. ✨
DIY & Connect: Kreativmarkt Köln
Want to meet new friends in Cologne? Then let's go to the community event with you! Let's get creative together and make new and deep friendships along the way 💜🎨
Südlichter Winterfestival @Südbrücke Köln // Immer Freitags - Sonntags im Dezember
The winter market at the Südbrücke is open for you and awaits you with delicious mulled wine, tasty snacks and lots of Christmas power 🎄🌟
Seggiovia Express
Enjoy Seggiova Express one last time in 2025! This time with Piush & Loush, DJ Mischmaus, DJ Reppetition and MS Gérado. Zap once more before the year comes to an end! 🪩🕺🏻
Odonien Records x BERLIN SOUND THERAPY
Berlin Sound therapy is a guest at Odonien! Enjoy nice beats and turn the night into day 🪩✨
Der Super Weihnachtsmarkt 2025
Any little plans for the weekend? Off to the Stollwerk with you! 🤩 Look forward to the cutest pop-up Christmas market in Cologne with lots of unique Christmas items and artists who love what they do 💜🎄
HEAVENUE GLÜHWEINHAUS SPECIAL 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ QUEER LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Köln 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Audience Ticket | Power Point Dating by Rausgegangen
Forget the endless swiping: at LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE, you can expect a dating format that brings humor and passion to the stage. Here, friends pitch their single buddies live and pointedly via PowerPoint - from green flags to little idiosyncrasies, everything gets its place. Whether you're on the lookout yourself or a wing person, you can look forward to spontaneous encounters, original presentations and a bar night that creates space for real connections.
REALITY TV QUIZ - Köln
Attention reality TV fans! Run to the BeerPongBar and take part in the reality TV quiz. Show off your knowledge of all the stars in the reality sky and enjoy the evening with your friends 📺🍻
Cirque Bouffon - Célébration - Die Weihnachtsshow
Ready for festive Christmas music that will make you dream? Then head to Belgium and let the Christmas spectacle take you through the festive season 🎅🏼🎶
Letzter Ausstellungstag: Fünf Freunde. John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly
Don't miss the last day of the "Five Friends" exhibition. Come to the Museum Ludwig and let yourself be captivated by the works of art one last time 🎨💜
Veihnachtsmarkt - Kölns erster veganer Weihnachtsmarkt
Fancy strolling through the vegan Christmas market again? Here you can eat whatever you want without a guilty conscience. Christmas tastes so much better this way, doesn't it? 🎄🌟
local.cologne Pop-Up Markt - Weihnachtsedition am 13. & 14.12.2025
local.cologne is getting Christmassy! 🤩 Look forward to gift ideas from the exhibitors, delicious snacks & drinks and great music! Take a look around. You're sure to find something here 🌟🎄
Rabauken & Trompeten - QUERBEAT Kinderkonzert
Querbeat can also be different! The band invites you to a children's concert at the Palladium and it's definitely not just for kids. Check it out! 🫵🏼🎶
💖 LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Köln 💖 Audience Ticket | Power Point Dating by Rausgegangen
Forget the endless swiping: at LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE, you can expect a dating format that brings humor and passion to the stage. Here, friends pitch their single buddies live and pointedly via PowerPoint - from green flags to little idiosyncrasies, everything gets its place. Whether you're on the lookout yourself or a wing person, you can look forward to spontaneous encounters, original presentations and a bar night that creates space for real connections.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ QUEER LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Köln 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Audience Ticket | Power Point Dating by Rausgegangen
The dating event that changes everything: Forget swiping, ghosting and online dating. Come to LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE - PowerPoint Dating by Rausgegangen! 🫵
fi = altshift5 w / Pan Pot & Etage147
Fi invites you to altshift 5 again! Dance the night away and enjoy electronic symphonies from Pan Pot & Etage147
#MOTHERFUCKINGHOOD
In the mood for a good show again! Drop by Motherfuckinghood at Schauspiel Köln and learn more about the challenges, difficulties and gifts that motherhood brings 🎭
OFF NYE - Silvester Party
Celebrate the new year with the OFF Bar. Together with electronic beats, your friends and a lot of anticipation for 2026 🪩🎇
Cueless Club NYE Bash – Sound & Celebration
Keep the boogie alive in 2026! 🎉 CUELESS CLUB x PÄFF bring you the best house beats all night long! With talented DJs you can look forward to an unforgettable night full of the finest house music. Be there and celebrate the new year!
Frequently asked questions about events in Cologne in December 2025:
1. which Christmas markets in Cologne in December 2025 should not be missed?
Cologne once again offers a large selection of Christmas markets in December 2025. Heinzel's Wintermärchen is particularly festive and romantically decorated, and there is also an ice skating rink. The Christmas market in the Stadtgarten, on the other hand, is more modern, with many local and sustainable labels exhibiting here. Many Christmas markets in Cologne also offer live music or other Christmas events. You can find the most beautiful Christmas markets in Cologne in 2025 HERE.
2 New Year's Eve 2025 in Cologne - where is the best place to celebrate?
New Year's Eve parties 2025 in Cologne are a dime a dozen. But we know where the wildest parties start on New Year's Eve in Cologne. Be sure to check out our article "The best New Year's Eve parties 2025 in Cologne".
3. which events are taking place in Cologne between the years 25 & 26?
There's never a dull moment in Cologne, not even on the days between the years. In the two days between the Christmas holidays and New Year, you can still experience a lot in Cologne in 2025 - from plays and concerts to parties. Find out more HERE.
