In the organizer's words:

On July 11, 2026, we celebrate our party debutat Parkcafé Deutz - and with an occasion that could hardly be bigger:

Mathias Kaden's 30th DJ anniversary, who is also using this day for the release of his new album.

From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Parkcafé will be transformed into an open-air stage for electronic music, nestled in one of Cologne's most beautiful green spaces.

The artists

Mathias Kaden has been one of the defining figures of the German club and festival landscape for three decades. As the founder of the renowned Vakant label, he stands for a warm, groove-oriented sound between house and minimal that is celebrated on dance floors from Berlin to Buenos Aires. His sets are musical narratives - timeless, deep and always in motion.

He is supported by Nic Lorenz, who has been an integral part of the electronic scene for years with his fine feel for driving rhythms and subtle melodies. His sets effortlessly bridge the gap between daydrinking and ecstatic dancing.

Sandile completes the line-up with a modern, open sound that combines organic grooves with contemporary club aesthetics - perfect for a summer afternoon in the open air. She will be playing B2B with Cologne-based producer and DJ LALENA.

For those who still haven't had enough, there will be an afterparty until 5 o'clock in a small circle in the Parkcafé with David Hasert and another guest, who we will announce in the next few days (only with corresponding ticket, no sale on site).

The location

The Parkcafé Deutz is itself a piece of Cologne history. The light-flooded pavilion, originally designed in the spirit of post-war modernism, combines clear architectural lines with generous glass surfaces and an open structure that allows indoor and outdoor spaces to merge.

Located directly in the Rheinpark, surrounded by old trees, meadows and a view of the Cologne skyline, it creates an atmosphere that is both urban and relaxed - a place that is perfect for music, summer and long days in the countryside.

11.07.2025 - 3pm-10pm - Open Air - Parkcafé Deutz