Featured Events

Rolf Lock lets writing, paper, and book art shine poetically in Cologne. Opening reception on 18.9.2026, admission free. #BookArt #Cologne

Personal memories, surprising details, and diverse materials: Discover Pictures Tell Stories at the Artist-Meeting-Porz in Cologne. Free admission. #ArtInCologne

Twelve designs, a new urban landscape: Discover how Bickendorf's future is being planned at Stadthaus Deutz – free and publicly accessible. #UrbanDevelopment

Art connects: Discover an inclusive workshop with exhibition opening, encounters, and creative participation in Cologne-Mülheim. Free entry – register now! #Inclusion #Art

An urgent film evening about book censorship, information freedom, and democratic responsibility in the interim of the Central Library Cologne. Free admission – register now. #TheLibrarians

Cologne-Ehrenfeld sets a sign for its club culture: View the plan, contribute your opinion, and help shape the future of the district. Admission is free. #Cologne

Bilderstöckchen gains new perspectives: Learn about the planning along Longericher Straße and share your opinion. Free entry. #Cologne

Digital education becomes tangible at KOMEZ Cologne: 3D printing, makerspaces, and creative teaching ideas await teachers. Free entry on October 15, 2026. #CreativeDay

New paths in recruiting, strong insights, and real encounters: Experience a free networking evening for modern, family-friendly HR work in Cologne. #Recruiting

Cologne invites you to uncover digital deceptions: Discover practical tips against fake news on October 15 at the Central Library. Free entry! #RecognizingFakeNews

Picture book adventures, children's laughter, and shared time: Storytime in Ehrenfeld excites children from 3 years old for free. Come by and listen in! #Storytime

Embarrassing moments, creative ideas, and plenty of comic fun: Leo Leowald invites young drawing talents to Cologne. Free admission, registration required. #ComicLounge

Books open doors to new worlds: In the Reading Club, second graders discover stories, creativity, and shared time. Free entry – sign up now! #ReadingClub

Colorful picture books, finger games, and children's laughter: The Baby Books in Cologne-Kalk provide families with a loving hour full of closeness and discoveries. Free entry! #BabyBooks

Picture book magic for little explorers: ReadingWorlds offers families in Cologne-Nippes stories, children's laughter, and creative moments - free on October 16. #ReadingWorlds

J. Cole is coming to the LANXESS arena on October 15, 2026, with The Fall-Off Tour. Cologne is the only NRW date of the tour.

Kasalla celebrates its 15th band anniversary with a grand live show and guests at the LANXESS arena in Cologne-Deutz.

Experience Kasalla live for the 15th anniversary at the Lanxess Arena Cologne on October 17, 2026. An evening full of highlights!

Experience a musical afternoon with Beethoven, presented by Elena Bashkirova and the Kölner Kammerorchester at the Kölner Philharmonie.

Experience an epic metal concert with Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir on October 20, 2026, at Palladium Köln.

More security in digital everyday life: At Digital Fit in the Porz district library, free help for smartphones, the Internet, and apps is available. Save the date now! #DigitalFit

Discover ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence at the district library Kalk: comprehensible introduction, personal experiments, and exciting Aha moments. Free admission! #DigitalWorkshop

Singing, feeling, and wondering together: The Book Babies invite families in Cologne to a free literary crawling group. Experience the early magic of books now! #BookBabies

A free moment of genuine attention: Cologne Listens! invites to open conversations about proximity, language, and encounter at the Nippes district library. #CologneListens

A flap of wings, a hike, a leap: Sophia Kimmig shows in Cologne how movement determines the lives of animals. An evening for nature and literature fans. #Move

Crauss brings Kadhem Khanjar's compelling poetry to Cologne: a free Lunch Lecture on language, memory, and literature in public space. #Literature

When the Grummel-Brummel runs out of energy, a fantastical theatrical adventure about science, movement, and good mood begins. Experience it live on October 16 in Cologne! #MINTköln

Fraud traps become a moving stage action: Tricked and Scammed! shows in Cologne how to succeed in everyday protection. Free entry, registration required. #Cologne

On October 18, Mo-Torres will perform with his live band at Carlswerk Victoria. A musical experience for the whole family.

Experience Waterland in Cologne-Neuehrenfeld: a family-oriented show with circus art, acrobatics, illusion, dance, and a large water stage.

The Hanke Brothers take children from six years old and their families on a playful journey through music history.

The Bricks and Friends MOC Club invites LEGO fans to the Motorworld Köln on November 1, 2026. A day full of creativity and fun awaits you.

Visit the puppet show "Pumuckl" on November 7, 2026, in Cologne for an unforgettable family outing.

Safe through Cologne's autumn: During the free bicycle check in Rheinpark, professionals will check lighting and road safety. Bring your bicycle and get informed directly! #Cologne

The Cologne Sharks will meet Adler Mannheim on October 27, 2026, in the LANXESS arena. The game starts at 7:30 PM.

Experience the Cologne Comedy Festival 2026 with over 200 artists at 30 locations in Cologne. Secure your tickets starting from October 20, 2026!

From October 24 to November 1, 2026, the Autumn Fair entices with rides, food, and seasonal entertainment between the Deutzer Brücke and the Severinsbrücke.

Knights, herbal women, pumpkins, and stick bread: Gut Leidenhausen becomes an autumn medieval adventure for the whole family. Free admission! #Cologne

Sekt and the City performs with „Freshly Styled and Laid Flat“ on October 21, 2026, at Senftöpfchen Theater in Cologne.

Visit Cüneyt Akan's comedy show 'Drama King' at the Comedia Theater Cologne and enjoy an evening full of humor.

Discover the fascinating world of historical collodion negatives and photographic techniques at the Historical Archive Cologne. Admission free, registration required. #Cologne #PhotographyHistory

Put on the headset and enter new worlds: In Cologne, the VR team showcases games, technology, and fascinating applications for everyone aged 7 and up. Free entry! #VirtualReality

Experience Waidmarkt in Cologne as a work of art: guided walk, mobile capsule, and urban sound worlds on October 24, 2026. Free admission – register now! #MappingWaidmarkt

Discover the fascinating world of frankincense, myrrh, and fragrant resins in Flora Cologne. Botanical knowledge meets cultural history – register now! #Cologne

Heavy doors, narrow corridors, and dynamic Cologne history: Discover the K101 Bunker in Ehrenfeld during a free tour on October 29, 2026. Register now! #Cologne

Second-hand treasures for babies, children, and teenagers await in Chorweiler: clothing, toys, books, waffles, and more. Free entry - come by and browse! #ChildrenFleaMarket