Fair Trade Night 2025

In the organizer's words:

The FAIR TRADE NIGHT is once again dedicated to the world of fair trade with a colorful program! The 10th edition of Fair Trade Night will take place this year on May 6, 2025 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. in the Forum VHS / Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum! You can expect innovative entrepreneurs and exciting sustainability initiatives from Cologne that are committed to fair trade. In a relaxed atmosphere with a DJ, you can try out and buy fair alternatives to conventional products. Cologne initiatives will provide information about their commitment to fair consumption options, campaigns and sustainable lifestyles. Swap your own clothes at the Kleiderei clothes swap pole and discover new styles while protecting the environment! There will be an exciting panel discussion on the topic of "How much are human rights worth to us?". The evening will be rounded off with bio-fair snacks, drinks and a performance by musician Dan O'Clock.

As always, admission is free!

You can find more information about the program here.

The Fair Trade Night is organized by the steering group Fairtrade Town Köln, KölnAgenda e.V., VHS Köln, Fairtrade Deutschland e. V, Weltladen Köln, Allerweltshaus Köln e. V., ConAction e. V., GGS Irisweg, ökoRAUSCH Festival, Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum and the Office for International Affairs of the City of Cologne.