Street festivals 2023 in Cologne
Sometimes with live music, sometimes with jewelry and decoration stalls, sometimes for a good cause - street festivals are absolutely diverse. But they all have one thing in common: they bring people from all corners of the city together 🥰 This energy and lively atmosphere make every festival something very special.
They are also an absolute paradise for foodies:inside 🤤 The streets are lined with street food stalls offering everything from hearty and regional specialties to sweet treats. A dream come true!
Want to get away from it all, experience your own city and fill your belly? 🤙 Then let's get going, because these street festivals will bring a little zest to Cologne's streets:
Deutz feiert! – Stadtteilfest
The Deutz family and district festival turns 23! On 05 & 06 August, you can browse through the colorful stalls from 1 pm. With over 30 free games and walking acts, a mascot parade and fun raffles, the little ones in particular will have a great time 🙌 But that's not all: you can even store to your heart's content in the stores on Deutzer Freiheit on Sundays when the shops are open.
Altstadtfest
Cologne flair: between the historic buildings and narrow alleyways, you will find the Old Town Festival at Heumarkt from 11 to 13 August 🥳 Stroll along the festival mile and discover a wide variety of delicacies. The Old Town also stretches directly along the banks of the Rhine with direct access to the promenade. It's just a few minutes' walk to the water's edge, giving you the best view of the Rhine!
Ehrenfelder Straßenfest
Venloer Straße never stands still - especially not at the Ehrenfeld street festival on 12 and 13 August. ☀️ On the second weekend in August, Cologne's trendiest district is a hive of activity. In addition to street art on every corner, you can also expect live music on several stages, great stalls and even children's carousels at the festival. While it starts at 2 pm on Saturday, you can come along from 11 am on Sunday!
Straßenfest im Agnesviertel
The Agnesviertel shows its best side on August 19 & 20. The residents of this charming district come together on Neusser Straße and celebrate with rousing music, colorful stalls and of course: delicious Kölsch 🤞 The old buildings and historic buildings in particular give not only the district but also the festival a very special flair.
Lindenthaler Sommerfest
Dürener Straße will be an absolute hotspot on 26 & 27 August! Every year, the Lindenthal Summer Festival attracts many visitors to the green and relaxed district 🥰 Here you can not only look forward to cool drinks and tasty snacks, but also take a leisurely stroll through the small shops during Sunday shopping.
Gamescom City Festival
Gamescom inspires tens of thousands of people every year 🤩 To celebrate together outside the exhibition halls, you can look forward to great music acts at Rudolfplatz on 26 & 27 August. Even if you're not into gaming, you're sure to have fun here! Stroll through the various events & activities and become part of the colorful hustle and bustle.
Between Cologne Cathedral and the Belgian Quarter
Carrée-Fest
On the first weekend in September, Berrenratherstrasse and Sülzburgstrasse become the Carrée Festival. From 11 a.m., many great stores and clubs open their stalls and invite you to stroll and linger. The streets here are lined with cozy cafés, trendy restaurants and small snack bars offering culinary delicacies from all over the world. Perfect for a stroll through Beethovenpark afterwards - the green oasis in the middle of the district 🤞
NeuehrenFest
Neuehrenfeld is a district in transition! A place that combines tradition and modernity and is equally interesting for creative minds and explorers. That's why Landmannstraße will be the place to celebrate on 09 & 10 September! As befits a typical street festival, a program for young and old awaits you here. Look forward to live music, children's activities, street food & drinks and exciting stalls to browse. The stores and galleries also open their doors on Sunday when the shops are open 😊
Dä längste Desch vun Kölle
As the vibrant main street of the district, Severinstraße will also be the heart of the action at the street festival on 16 & 17 September 💜 For the 41st time, Severinsviertel will be presenting its lively cultural scene and becoming an absolute rummage hotspot. Between numerous stalls and culinary delights, you can expect an absolutely sociable atmosphere. Typical Cologne!
Street festivals are great for celebrating community, meeting new people and enjoying life to the full. Whether you're tempted by the delicious smells of the food stalls, dancing to live music with your friends or just soaking up the atmosphere - each street festival will give you a great insight into the culture & diversity of the district in its own way 👀 See you there?
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