Cologne Events
Kölner Karneval (Cologne Carnival )
In Cologne, the carnival season starts in November (the previous year) but goes into high gear six weeks before Easter. The Shrove Monday parade (Rosenmontag in German) is particularly noteworthy, in which you can expect elaborate floats, costumed dance groups, and marching bands parading through the city.
Date: 24 February 2022 - 02 March 2022Venue: Streets of Cologne.
Website: http://www.koelnerkarneval.de
Cost:
Various.
SummerJam
If you like reggae and dancehall, head to this festival set on an island in Fühlinger See (a swimming lake) in Cologne.
Date: 01 July 2022 - 03 July 2022Venue: Fühlinger See
Website: http://summerjam.de
Cost:
Various.
ColognePride
Cologne celebrates the unique spirit of the LGBTQ+ community with a series of programmes, including the CSD Street Festival and CSD Parade.
Date: 20 August 2022 - 04 September 2022(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues and locations.
Website: http://www.colognepride.de
Cost:
Most events are free.
Cologne Marathon
The Cologne Marathon combines elite running events with a fun-filled festival.
Date: 02 October 2022 - 02 October 2022Venue: Streets of Cologne.
Website: https://koeln-marathon.de/
Cost:
Free to spectate.
Museumsnacht Köln (Museum Night Cologne)
Museumsnacht Köln (Museum Night Cologne) sees several museums and art venues putting on special events.
Date: 01 November 2022 - 30 November 2022(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various museums and art venues.
Website: http://www.museumsnacht-koeln.de
Cost:
Various.
Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas Markets)
Cologne has several Christmas markets, including Markt der Engel, Nikolausdorf, and also markets in various city quarters (known as "Veedel" in Cologne). Each market features a different theme, with surrounding venues offering thematic performances.
Date: 21 November 2022 - 23 December 2022(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Cost:
Free.
Kölner Lichter Musical Fireworks
At 11:30 pm, a spectacular display of fireworks with synchronised music lights up the sky of Cologne. The event takes place on the banks of the Rhine between the Bastei and the Tanzbrunnen.
Date: 15 July 2023 - 15 July 2023Website: http://www.koelner-lichter.de
Cost:
Free.
