What's happening in 2025? - Events in Cologne
Many wonderful events and happenings await you again in Cologne in 2025. We've put together a list of our highlight events in Cologne in 2025 - from Carnival to Gamescom and Museum Night: there's guaranteed to be something for everyone! 🪩
👉 The best events in Cologne in January 2025
👉 All carnival parties 2025 in Cologne
February (Carnival)
KamelleClub - ALLE IN DIE HALLE VOL. 2
Are you jolly enough for the wildest carnival party? At HALLE Tor 2, pub carnival meets club vibes - flashy costumes, cool drinks and a lifestyle of beats and Kölsch Hätz! ❤️🔥
March
Festivallit.COLOGNE
50677 Köln
Die große Gala der lit.COLOGNE 2025
To mark the 25th anniversary of lit.Cologne, a festive gala will celebrate the extraordinary literary festival that has shaped the literary scene since its inception. Gratitude, community and literature will be celebrated with special letters of thanks and other texts, celebrating everything that was, what is and what is to come.♥📚
April
Festivalc/o pop präsentiert von Rausgegegangen
50825 Köln
Apsilon @Schauspiel Köln - c/o pop Opening Shows
Berlin artist Apsilon opens this year's c/o pop festival. He touches on political and personal topics with his lyrics, whereby his style is primarily influenced by trap, a sub-genre of hip-hop.🎵❤
May
Photoszene-Festival 2025
Up to 100,000 people visit the Photoszene Festival every year, which features numerous exhibitions on photography and other visual media throughout Cologne📸
June
CSD Straßenfest 2025
On this special day every year, Cologne becomes a lively and diverse street festival that not only stands up for equal rights, acceptance and social recognition of LGBTQIA+ people, but also celebrates cohesion and support within the community.🌈✨
Rainbow Festival
Fancy Cologne's most colorful party? 🎉 The Rainbow Festival on 28.06.2025 at Fühlinger See promises to be a real highlight with over 20 live acts such as No Angels, Loreen, Felix Jaehn and Alle Farben! 🌈 Be there and experience the best beats and vibes! 🎶
July
Summerjam Festival 2025
The Summerjam Festival celebrates its 38th edition in 2025 at the idyllic Fühlinger See near Cologne - an unforgettable experience for all reggae and dancehall fans! From July 4 to 6, pure summer vibes and a unique festival atmosphere according to the motto "FULL OF ENERGY".🔥⚡🧡
august
Stadt ohne Meer Köln - 2025
The Stadt ohne Meer Köln is entering round two and is already delivering a line-up of the finest. Look forward to Berq, Paula Carolina and Souly! It's going to be really sweet, see you under the jellyfish. 🪼💜
gamescom 2025
The event of the year for all gamers among us is just around the corner - gamescom 2025 in Cologne awaits you with the latest computer games, exciting activities and insights into the future of the gaming world🎮💙
September
Eat Play Love Festival 2025
The Eat Play Love Festival in Cologne combines culinary delights, music and creative workshops to create a festival for body and soul. If you love street food, yoga sessions, art and music, you definitely can't miss this festival🌈💃
october
FestivalCologne Music Week
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Festival der darstellenden Künste
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FILM FESTIVAL COLOGNE
COLOGNE COMEDY FESTIVAL
50672 Köln
Köln Marathon 2025
Looking for a challenge in 2025? 🏃♂️💨 The Cologne Marathon is waiting for you! Grab your running shoes and join in or come with your friends and cheer each other on!
november
OtherMuseumsnacht Köln
50672 Köln
ART COLOGNE 2024
We will also be organizing many Geheimkonzerte again this year. Why not give a gift voucher and be part of the next concert?
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Frequently asked questions about events in Cologne in 2025
1. when will the Cologne Carnival 2025 take place?
The Cologne Carnival begins on February 27, 2025 (Weiberfastnacht) and ends on March 4, 2025 (Veilchendienstag). Here you can find the best events for Carnival 2025 in Cologne.
2. what is c/o pop and when does it take place?
c/o pop is a music festival and industry gathering that takes place annually in Cologne. In 2025, it will be held from June 19 to 23.
3. when is the Rainbow Festival 2025 in Cologne?
The Rainbow Festival will take place in Cologne for the first time on June 28, 2025. It offers a mix of pop, Cologne music and electronic beats. The line-up includes artists such as: No Angles, Loreen, Zoe Wees & Cat Ballou. Tickets are available here.
4. will the Tour Belgique 2025 take place in Cologne?
The event "Le Tour Belgique" will not take place in May 2025 as the City of Cologne has imposed conditions that the organizers consider to be incompatible with the original concept. These conditions concern, among other things, restrictions on the serving of drinks and the approval of concerts. The organizers criticize that these measures would significantly impair the cultural diversity and character of the event.