What's happening in Cologne in July 2025?
Summer, sun, super fun events - all July long! ☀️
We'll tell you what's on the menu in Cologne in July 2025: get ready for open airs, festivals, concerts - and of course our all-time favorite demo and highlight, the Cologne CSD 2025. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
In addition to the best weather, the summer month of July has a basket full of the finest event treats in store - for every taste. With a Rausgegangen-Chef's-Kiss we serve you for example: the Flow Festival, the Rausgegangen Film Evening, the Backoffice Boat Session and especially tasty - the Gourmet Festival Cologne. 👩🍳
👉 Full of festival feeling? Then be sure to check out our article on "Festivals in and around Cologne 2025".
👉 Looking for queer events in Cologne in July 2025? Then take a look here.
👉 The weather doesn't affect your running enjoyment? Then our Running Clubs article is for you!
& that was just the appetizer so far. You definitely don't want to miss these events in Cologne in July 2025:
Ebertplatzkonzert #4 “Celebrating the Joy of Hip Hop” @DecolonizeCologne x @Selectricity
Hip hop vibes in the middle of Ebertplatz - with beats, breakdancing and strong voices. Celebrate the sound of the street in the open air with rappers, DJs and crews. Free, outside and with lots of power from the community.
Sissy that rainbow Pride XXL-Special
Two floors - pop & techno - by queer artists for queers & friends. Party safely into the night with an awareness concept and good music🪩
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".🔥⚡🧡
Planschemalöör - Saisonabschluss und Sommerfest mit Höhenfeuerwerk
Planschemalöör will make you dance and sing along with Kölsch pop, heart and humor. Look forward to an energetic live show with 90s boy band charm, political announcements and lots of love for Cologne. Summer party, barbecue aroma and fireworks on top. ❤️🔥
Cologne Pride 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.🌈✨
11. Dyke* March Cologne
The Dyke* March brings queer power to the streets - loud, visible and resistant. Come along, celebrate, be loud & set an example for lesbian visibility, queer diversity and clear solidarity against right-wing agitation and exclusion. All genders welcome - Dykes* to the front! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
WeArtHere! - Die Show, die verbindet
The show that connects - the evening that connects & can simply do everything: Comedy, music, strong words and lots of emotion. Gianni Jovanovic & Oyindamola Alashe bring artists to the stage who talk about themselves in an honest, funny and captivating way. Sometimes loud, sometimes quiet 💜
Akt Party – CSD Edition
Hot, hotter, party in the safer space for FLINTA*, queers and allies on CSD weekend 🔥 Dancing to the hottest tunes by @schwestap, @gianni B2B, @slaymira, @vibenessa & @halluziazion, at Helios? Yes please 🥵
CSD Demonstration 2025
The CSD demo is the heart of Cologne Pride - Cologne shows attitude and celebrates diversity! 💜
WHY SO SHY FLINTA* ONLY PARTY
Cologne Pride gets kinky - with Cologne's first FLINTA* ONLY party on CSD Saturday! WHY SO SHY invites you to a s*xpositive, empowering space far removed from streetwear and norms.
Neongreen Market x Nonchalance Dayfest // Creative Playground by IRDK
The Neongreen Market meets Nonchalance Dayfest and brings Cologne's creative scene together in Odonien - with the best of beats and art. Discover heart projects from the city at IRDK's Creative Corner, dance with the Nonchalance crew and celebrate pure community love. A day full of good vibes, local highlights and summer fun awaits you! 💚
Hofflohmärkte Belgisches Viertel & Kwartier Latäng
Browse through the backyards in the Belgian and Kwartier Latäng districts. The courtyard flea market is the perfect event for your Saturday plans - with a stroll through the Veedels and a flea market treasure hunt. 🛍️
Pretty Woman - Rausgegangen Filmabend
We finally want to experience a movie night with you again and invite you to the summer event of the year. A movie night with a program à la Rausgegangen. There will be games, fun, and of course a movie chosen by YOU. 👀😍
Bon Voyage – Das Club-Hopping im Belgischen Viertel & Kwartier Latäng
One night, one ticket, ten clubs. In mid-July, the Veedel's finest club-hopping festival will take you across the Belgian and Kwartier Latäng. From Off Bar, Blue Shell, Luxor to Gewölbe & many more - 10 good reasons to be there and wander the streets. There's not much left to say except: Bon voyage! 🎟️ 🪩
BACKOFFICE Boat Session pres: MAREIKE BAUTZ, CHIARA ALLNUTT, ANNONCE, PETRICORE, RANDALINHO
Bathing in the BACKOFFICE? - but only in the best sense! Look forward to a floating dayrave special with sweet sounds, cool drinks and a great atmosphere on board the MS Rheinland. Be on time at the pier and ready for bounce, bass & boat party! 🚢🎶💦
Even Flow Festival
A festival that inspires and decelerates: Even Flow brings singer-songwriters and indie pop to the Tanzbrunnen and invites you to really listen. It's not about louder, faster, further - but about what happens between the lines. Feeling music, experiencing stories, simply being in the moment. ✨
SIP&THRIFT
Vintage treasures, rays of sunshine and cool vibes - the CBE summer garden is the place to browse, chill and party. With toothgems, flash tattoos, DJ sounds and delicious drinks, a perfect Sunday awaits you. Come around and have a good time! ☀️🛍️
Kostenloser PFLANZEN-Tausch im Schmitzundkunzt
We've all heard of clothes swaps, but have you ever heard of a plant swap? Schmitzundkunzt hosts a free plant "swap meet" once a month on a Sunday 🌱✨.
Re(h)Sale - Vintage Markt
Flea market, but with an extra fun factor! Look forward to beats, ice cream, coffee, snacks, tattoos and lots of treasure hunting among rarities and favorite pieces. Just come by, browse and enjoy! 💥🛍️🍦
SHORT MONDAY
Look forward to various international short films that have one thing in common - they are award-winning!
Social Reading Party
Attention bookworms! Fancy books, good conversation and a relaxing break from the screen? At the Social Reading Party, you can read, browse, exchange ideas - or simply enjoy in silence - in a cozy bar atmosphere. Bring your favorite book and be part of a very special evening for book lovers! 📚✨🍷
Gourmet Festival Köln
Three days of indulgence right on the Rhine: winegrowers, delicatessen professionals and top chefs bring delicious specialties and fine wines to the Chocolate Museum. Stroll through stylish food trucks and elegant pagoda tents, taste your way through and enjoy the relaxed flair on the Rhine. Free admission - come along and indulge yourself! 🍷🍫✨
Art(e)facts Festival
24 hour festival in Cologne's newest club? Yes please - you can expect nothing less than: everything between Berlin sound and Mexican attitude, progressive house and international DJs. In classic garage style with industrial hall charm. Let's goooo ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Don't want to miss any more events in Cologne? Then download the free Rausgegangen app now, create your own profile with your favorite events, follow your favorite locations and win guest list places for the next event. 👉🏼 RAUSGEGANGEN APP
Frequently asked questions about events in Cologne in July 2025:
1. what open air activities can I do in Cologne in July 2025?
In July 2025, Cologne offers numerous outdoor activities such as walks along the banks of the Rhine, bike tours through the city and its surroundings, picnics in the parks and visits to the many beer gardens and street cafés. In addition to the CSD and Summerjam Festival, we can also recommend the Neue Wellen Festival.
2. which festivals are taking place in and around Cologne in July 2025?
A whole host of different festivals take place in and around Cologne in July. These include the Summerjam Festival and the Even Flow Festival. All festivals in July 2025 in and around Cologne can be found here.
3. how to plan my July 2025 event calendar in Cologne
Are you ready for summer 2025 and looking for the coolest events in Cologne? Perfect, then we have a few hot tips for you on how to really spice up your event calendar!
1. for the spontaneous quick decision-makers:
Every day you will find the most important and exciting events as a Pick of the Day - whether in the app or on the website. So you won't miss any spontaneous highlights.
2. for the calendar planners:
Look out for the highlights in July, such as open-air concerts, street festivals or art exhibitions. You can find the absolute highlights in this blog article. You can also bookmark the events directly via the Like button in your Rausgegangen app. Don't forget to let your friends know what you've discovered!
3. for the social media mice:
We always keep you up to date on our Instagram and TikTok channels - whether it's what's happening in the city, new openings or event highlights.
4th extra tip for savers:
Lotteries are constantly being held on our platform, in the app and on Instagram. Participation is free - so you really have nothing to lose. You're welcome!
Zack - with these tips, your July in Cologne will be unforgettable in no time!
