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Week-End Fest XIV

Name: Week-End Fest XIV
Start: 2025-11-07T19:00+0100
End: 2025-11-09T05:00+0100
Location: Stadtgarten Köln

PICK OF THE DAY Concerts & Music

PICK OF THE DAY

You cannot miss this event.

In the organizer's words:

Every year since 2011, the Week-End Fest has brought a carefully curated line-up of artists from all over the world to the stages of the Stadtgarten. The lovingly designed program and the specially developed projects of the residency program with international artists and local musicians are the highlights of every festival edition.

NOV 7

Charles Tolliver: Strata-East at 55 (residency program*)

Founded in 1970, Strata-East quickly became an important platform for independent black jazz artists - with a focus on artistic self-determination and political awareness. Label mastermind and co-founder Charles Tolliver played with Jackie McLean and Max Roach, among others, in the 1960s. Especially for the Week-End Fest, he presents a selection of his label's most important compositions. Accompanied by a 10-piece big band of Cologne musicians under the direction of Jorik Bergman.

Garth Erasmus & the Broken String Ensemble

The South African artist explores colonial history, Khoisan heritage and questions of cultural identity through painting, installation and sound.

Angel Bat Dawid & Naima Nefertari

Angel Bat Dawid and Naima Nefertari have created an album deeply rooted in spirituality, exploring themes of ancestral memory, mysticism, cosmic cycles and sisterhood.

Smerz

The Norwegian electronic duo of Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt combine elements of dream pop, R&B, classical music and experimental techno.

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London-based producer Fred N'thepe presents his new album Rachael - an emotional and introspective journey into his ever-evolving musical identity.

Carl Craig

No matter which way you look at it: Carl Craig is the most important and best-known representative of the second wave of Detroit techno. The list of his highlights is long - from his sampling and reinterpretation of Manuel Göttsching's E2-E4 on "Remake", to a whole series of great and groundbreaking remixes (e.g. of Maurizio's "Domina"), to his work with the Planet E label and projects under various pseudonyms (such as Paperclip People). But one thing is certain: no one has perfected the fusion of synthwave, funk, jazz and techno like Carl Craig. His DJ skills are undisputed, and it is a special honor to be able to present him at Week-End Fest 2025.

NOV 8

Céline Dessberg

The French-Mongolian artist combines soul and tradition - with harp, yatga and vocals in Mongolian, French and English. Her current single "Chintamani" is one of the best songs of 2025.

Emma-Jean Thackray

The visionary British musician, composer and producer is one of the most exciting voices of her generation. She combines jazz, funk and electronics to create vibrant, cross-genre sounds - full of energy and soul.

A Guy Called Gerald

Gerald Simpson from Manchester is one of the pioneers of British electronic music. In 1988, he created the UK's first acid house hit with "Voodoo Ray". In the 1990s, he played a key role in shaping the development of jungle.

Polypixa

The Cologne-based poet, photographer, painter and non-binary earthling has recently gained a considerable fan base with her album "Queer Criminals".

E.P.I.Q.

The closing party with the Cologne FLINTA* DJ collective E.P.I.Q. is a much-loved and highly regarded tradition at the Week-End Fest. Whether at their own boat party - the highlight of the summer for many - at countless club nights in the city and beyond - or at the Week-End Fest: E.P.I.Q. is not just a name, but a promise. Always danceable, pop and underground, always full of soul - no limits.

Further information:

- Supporting program tba

- The concert venues are not seated on both days.

- The concert hall and the café-restaurant in the Stadtgarten are accessible for wheelchair users. Club JAKI is only accessible via stairs.

- Changes to the program due to external circumstances are possible at any time.

- Late Night @ JAKI included

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Price information:

Day ticket: 39€ & 20€ (reduced) Festival ticket: 69€ & 59€ (reduced)

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