What's happening in Cologne at Easter 2025?
What's happening in Cologne at Easter 2025? Or will everyone be at home or even in church? Well, that's what I asked myself and went in search of the best events, leisure activities and super cool tips. 🐣
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What's happening in Cologne on Maundy Thursday 2025?
On Maundy Thursday, Christians traditionally commemorate Jesus' last supper with his disciples. We have collected a few alternative tips for going out that go beyond faith and religion.
Wake Up Cologne
Have you heard about the trend - partying before work for the ultimate energy boost? You can try it out at Wake Up Cologne in the Tsunami Club and see for yourself🎵😍
Levin Liam - gesicht zeigen tour 2025
Hip-hop and soul merge here and your heart too! Delicate tunes and thoughtful lyrics will warm you up from the inside. The artist relies on experimental, minimalist arrangements with the use of analog instruments - if that doesn't sound like a wonderful evening.
DER PROZESS
The trial shows Josef K. in a maelstrom of bureaucracy, guilt and powerlessness. Director Pınar Karabulut stages the surreal feeling of being lost in a system that knows no answers - only questions and judgments.
Cage Day 2
Cage & CTO are back - and together on stage for the first time! 🎤🎹 Between R&B vibes, jazz classics and original songs, Cage's velvety voice meets CTO's versatile sounds. An evening between soul, depth and real musical feeling. ✨
CARI CARI
Cari Cari live - cinematic indie sound with didgeridoo, guitar & lots of atmosphere! 🎸✨ Between The XX and Ennio Morricone, they create their own world - in love with detail, hypnotic and absolutely captivating.
MONETS GARTEN - Ein immersives Ausstellungserlebnis
This 360-degree exhibition uses state-of-the-art multimedia technology to bring the impressive works of Claude Monet to life. Immerse yourself in a fascinating world full of color and music!
Offene Bühne im Café Fridolin
Come along and ring in the Easter weekend on the open stage in a cozy atmosphere! 🎤 A perfect evening for anyone who wants to experience culture in an open and respectful environment.
What's happening in Cologne on Good Friday 2025?
Good Friday is an all-day public holiday: no parties with loud music until late into the night. Nevertheless, we have found some cool events on Good Friday 2025 in Cologne: From concerts and exhibitions to cocktail classes. You can definitely experience something on Good Friday!
Cocktails leicht gemacht. Basic-Cocktailkurs
Want to be a bartender for an evening? Here you go - from caipirinha to frozen daiquiri, after this evening you'll be a pro and can impress your friends with your mixing skills! 🍸
Good Friday: Bex Burch & Simon Popp // Shannon Barnett & David Helm
Jazz, ambient & improvisation for Good Friday - two duos. Bex Burch & Simon Popp with powerful meditative tensions, Barnett & Helm between jazz and songwriter feeling - quiet and profound.
Lunftunruhe
Luftunruhe brings together six artists from Cologne and Berlin - between drawing, object and installation. Inspired by atmospheric turbulence, the ephemeral is made visible. 🖼️
PubCrawl Köln
Want to discover the best pubs and bars in the city and meet new people at the same time? Then the PubCrawl through Cologne is just the thing for you 🫵
Tata Ronkholz: Gestaltete Welt. Eine Retrospektive
Two exhibitions, two photographic views of the designed world: in a retrospective, Tata Ronkholz shows urban structures between kiosk and harbor - factual, precise, timeless. Parallel to this: Botanical studies by Lawrence Beck, which focus on nature and its staging.
What's happening in Cologne on Easter Saturday 2025?
Easter Saturday in Cologne looks like being a long night. If you want to experience something, you have a huge selection of top parties: Schleuse Eins, JAKI or CBE - it's going to be hot. But you can also take it a little easier on Easter Saturday: for example with an Aperol Spritz at Stukmans or good music at a concert.
hochverlegt präsentiert: DONNA SAVAGE / Support: KESHO
Experience an unforgettable evening with good music and two artists who rock the stage: Donna Savage and Kesho! 🎶🎉
Love Generation @ Reineke Fuchs 💿✨ (Special 10€ Tickets)
If you're in the mood for a big night with the best 90s and 2000s hits, then the Love Generation Party is just the thing for you! DJ ILL-C brings the old classics and creates an unforgettable atmosphere 😍🎊
Always The Sun - Odonien Openair Opening 2025
Always The Sun - Odonien Openair Opening 2025! 🌞 With a lineup consisting of Marcel Janovsky, David Hasert, Leolo Lozone, Lalena, Eszter and L:I:X, the summer will be duly ushered in. 🎶✨
BOING! Comedy Club Oster-Special
BOING! Comedy in Cologne - the cheekiest stand-up comedy club is now at home in the Horizont Theater! 😂 With 5 great comedians and BOING! boss Manuel Wolff as host, there's an evening full of humor, diversity and tolerance. ✨
fi = altshift5 w/ Adiel
Adiel, Lomi, Trancesetters of Westphalia and more! A night full of electrifying beats with Julian Bomm and Juli N More. 🎶
GUTE NACHT! mit fumi, The Muffin Man u.a. im Helios37
The next GOOD NIGHT! at Helios37 awaits with bouncy vibes, cozy pillows and great beats by Babyheat, Critical Error 404 and others. The perfect night to dive in and enjoy! 🎶✨
OSTER RAVE IM ARTHEATER x ART OF URBAN LIFE x TECHNO ALLIANZ
HARD TECHNO - OSTER RAVE at Artheater Cologne - a night full of raw energy, heavy bass and dark sound! With Sofie Sapuna, Ema Leo, Dana Roosy and other local heroes, it's off to a techno experience! 🔊⚡
RADIO SABOR | APRIL
QUIERES RUMBA DE LA BUENA? At RADIO SABOR you can expect an explosive mix of reggaeton, global bass, afro beats, salsa and more! With a hot line-up and unique energy, the night will be unforgettable! 🔥💃🕺
Simple Present w/ DCHM, lyzanne & Moxie
Warm, timeless grooves for the moment. Moxie, one of London's best-known tastemakers, joins DCHM and lyzanne for a night of soulful house, rhythm and groove.
Kölner Gebraucht-Fahrradmarkt
Du brauchst einen fahrbaren Untersatz oder dein Drahtesel hat seine besten Tage hinter sich? Beim Gebraucht-Fahrradmarkt bekommst du Räder zum kleines Preis. Die Märkte starten immer um 8 Uhr und finden in Nippes, Ehrenfeld, Südstadt, in Kalk und in der Innenstadt statt. Achte also auf den Termin und den Standort.
Name: Sophie Scholl
The solo program invites you to immerse yourself in the story of a heroine. Here, past and present meet and inspire reflection on courage, doubt and civil courage.
DOMINIK EULBERG IN ODONIEN - OSTERSAMSTAG, 19. April
Make the dancefloor shake with the unique beats of Dominik Eulberg and experience a great evening.
What's happening in Cologne on Easter Sunday 2025?
Easter Sundays are lame? There's a lot going on in Cologne, whether it's an art exhibition, flea market or party - the choice is yours.
BOOTSHAUS SOMMERFEST OPENING!
The Bootshaus Sommerfest Opening is the perfect start to the summer: four floors, various electronic genres and DJs such as Brandon, Oliver Magenta and Kevin Arnold provide the right sound! ☀️
Zims Tisch-Brunch an Ostersonntag
You can ring in Easter Sunday with a delicious brunch with a selection of starters and main courses such as Himmel un Ääd, schnitzel or vegan crispy fillet - and to top it all off, there's delicious pudding! 😋
MXMTOON
If you like honest, soulful music, you shouldn't miss the liminal space concert by mxmtoon. With her personal songs and a fresh folk-indie sound, she makes for an unforgettable evening 🎤😍
Research w/ Hade & Nikity, Jascha Yousefi, Maxwell & Spöki
Research goes into overtime! House, good vibes and a space that carries us deep into the night. 🔊✨
Flohmarkt Köln Butzweilerhof Ikea
Strolling through the flea market with friends and taking home a treasure or two? You can do that on Easter Sunday at Butzweilerhof Ikea.
LA CASA DEL PERREO DAYPARTY | WASSERTURM HOTEL | KÖLN
Hot beats, the best vibes until the sun goes down. 🔥 Music that makes the evening the perfect highlight! 💃🌅
Chin Chin - Eldorado Ehrenfeld "Die goldenen 20er Jahre"
Travel back in time to the 1920s: the queer club culture of the past is revived at Eldorado Ehrenfeld! ✨ Absinthe green, exciting shows and hot beats - a night that blurs the boundaries between past and present. 🎭🎶
ELTERNABEND * DANCE HITS FÜR ALLE DIE ES NÖTIG HABEN.
ELTERNABEND: Dance hits for everyone who wants to switch off! 🎶 A night full of good vibes that invites you to dance. 💃🕺
What's happening in Cologne on Easter Monday?
There's also a whole range of things you can do on Easter Monday. From flea markets to karaoke to poetry slams - don't just slump on the couch, go out and enjoy your day off.
855. Kunst gegen Bares - Ostermontag!
The open stage where the audience decides what it's worth! 🎭 With art in all forms, from music to comedy, and a pinch of humor.
Tay Oskee - LIVE
Tay Oskee makes indie folk hearts beat faster. On his European tour, he takes his fans on a musical journey full of nostalgia.
LIEBE/ EINE ARGUMENTATIVE ÜBUNG
In the mood for theater? Sharp-witted, funny and radical: Olive Oyl fights her way through modern love patterns and asks how much self-determination is possible in a relationship 💥🌹.
SHEPPARD
The award-winning Australian pop band from Nashville rocks the stage! With their international hit "Geronimo" and a career that has taken them to festival stages around the world, they promise an unforgettable evening full of hits and good vibes. 🎶🌍
Flohmarkt in der Kölner Altstadt
Get your change out and start dawdling. In the old town, it's time to haggle, rummage and stroll. You'll find a wide range of antiques, books, records, jewelry, furniture and much more.
Lifestyle-Flohmarkt Rheinauhafen
The market is a real insider tip for anyone who wants to enjoy a colorful mix of fashion, jewelry and creative finds. Just browse a little and maybe you'll find your new favorite piece!
RUN FOR LOVE | Kölns Single-Run
RUN FOR LOVE - the perfect mix of sport and flirting! 🏃♀️ Every Monday at 7 pm at Zappes Süd. Run, meet new people and enjoy a free drink at the end! Plus, you can take a friend with you for free.
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Frequently asked questions about Easter 2025 in Cologne
1. opening hours at Easter 2025 in Cologne
In general, special regulations also apply in Cologne on public holidays such as Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, which may affect opening hours. Stores that are open on these days may have shortened hours and some may remain closed altogether. For exact information, you should check the specific opening hours for the stores and establishments you are interested in via their official websites or by contacting them. Events and special opening hours can also be checked under Cologne Tourism.
Here are some general tips:
- Karfreitag: Viele Geschäfte, Supermärkte und öffentliche Einrichtungen können geschlossen sein oder verkürzte Öffnungszeiten haben.
- Ostersamstag: Ostersamstag ist ein normaler Samstag mit regulären Öffnungszeiten, aber einige Geschäfte schließen früher.
- Ostersonntag: Die meisten Geschäfte bleiben in Köln am Ostersonntag geschlossen.
- Ostermontag: Ostermontag ist ein gesetzlicher Feiertag, und die meisten Geschäfte und öffentlichen Einrichtungen bleiben geschlossen.
2. local public transport at Easter 2025 in Cologne
The exact timetables and operating times of public transportation in Cologne during the Easter holidays may vary. It is advisable to check the latest information directly with the KVB. As a rule, special timetables or changes are made to local public transport services during public holidays such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
3. traditions and customs at Easter 2025 in Cologne
- Osterfeuer: In einigen Gemeinden rund um Köln werden Osterfeuer entzündet. Diese Veranstaltungen haben oft einen geselligen Charakter und dienen dazu, die Ankunft des Frühlings zu feiern. Es gibt Musik, Essen und Getränke, während die Menschen um das Feuer versammelt sind.
- Osterprozessionen: In den Kirchen von Köln (auch im Kölner Dom) finden während der Osterfeiertage besondere Gottesdienste und Prozessionen statt, um die Auferstehung Jesu Christi zu feiern. Dies kann auch das gemeinsame Singen von Osterliedern und das Schmücken der Kirchen mit Blumen und Kerzen umfassen.
- Osterbrunnen: Eine Tradition, die auch in Köln verbreitet ist, ist das Schmücken von Brunnen mit Osterschmuck. Die Brunnen werden mit Eiern, Blumen oder Ästen geschmückt.