Queer events in Cologne 2025
Cologne is colorful, Cologne is diverse, Cologne is queer - in this article you will find a colorful mix of queer events that you can experience in Cologne in 2025. From gay parties and FLINTA* events to queer comedy - there's something for everyone here. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Did you actually know what the term "queer" stands for? Queer encompasses the multitude of identities and emphasizes the diversity and spectrum of human genders and sexual experiences.
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Current queer scene in Cologne 2025
ColognePride Beach
Two weeks of ColognePride Beach & Village on Elogiusplatz: chilling on the sand, cool drinks, DJs, Ibiza sounds, queer podcasts and action days - in the heart of Cologne✨
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🪩
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.🌈✨
5. Boylesque Drag Festival
The 5th Boylesque Drag Festival brings glittering shows to Berlin and Cologne in Pride Month 2025. Over 40 artists celebrate drag, performance and fun 💜
Kisses and Lies - PRIDE 2025
KISSES AND LIES opens the Pride weekend with 5 floors, an amusement park, pop-up beach and lots of specials in the Bootshaus. Big, colorful, wild - the perfect start to Cologne Pride!
My Secret Garden feat. The Shize
Party time for queers, friends and music fans: indie, 80s, pop & trash in the concert hall, house, disco & boogie in JAKI - with cool DJs at the start! 🪩
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.
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! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Cologne Pride: Gregor Hägele
Gregor Hägele performs his music live on stage at the CSD - a relaxed concert with a great atmosphere✨
DIY 4 Diversity – Charity-Minimarkt mit Paneltalk & Konzert von Dila Yavuz & EESE
DIY 4 Diversity: creative market, talk and concert for queer refugees. Art, jewelry & more from Cologne artists, talks on queer life and politics as well as live music 🎵
CSD Demonstration 2025
The CSD demo is the heart of Cologne Pride - Cologne shows attitude and celebrates diversity! 💜
love is schøn. - CSD Pop Up im AntoniterQuartier
House music, cool drinks, delicious food and styling for the perfect CSD look. Relaxed vibes and a colorful place for encounters in the middle of Cologne💜
Cologne Pride: The Weather Girls & DJ Angel 2 Fly
The Weather Girls have been bringing atmosphere to every stage for over 20 years. Together with DJ Angel 2 Fly, they ensure an unforgettable party 🥳
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Frequently asked questions about queer events in Cologne in 2025
1. are queer events in Cologne inclusive for all participants?
Organizers strive to accommodate a wide range of identities and orientations. This includes programs for different age groups, barrier-free access and consideration of people with different cultural backgrounds and abilities. For specific queries, please contact the event organizers.
2. which age groups are welcome at queer events in Cologne?
We at Rausgegangen try to be a safe space for everyone, which is why our events are generally aimed at everyone. However, parties are of course aimed at an adult audience.
3. what clothes do I wear at queer events in Cologne in 2025?
The most important thing is to feel comfortable and be yourself. In general, however, it can be said that colorful clothing is often seen at gay parties and queer events in Cologne.
