Cologne

Cologne is Germany's queer capital: Schaafenstraße (the "Bermuda Triangle") packs seven bars, cafés, saunas, and clubs into 150 meters, with Mumu, ExCorner, Iron Cocktail Lounge, and schampanja. Cologne Pride / CSD is Europe's biggest Pride parade, drawing over 1.2 million visitors; the city also hosts Pink Carnival and a two-week Pride program.

Exile is a bar in Cologne. Located at Schaafenstraße 61A, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Exile

Barcelon Colonia is a bar in Cologne. Located at Pipinstraße 3, 50667 Köln, Germany.

Barcelon Colonia

ExCorner is a bar in Cologne. Located at Schaafenstraße 57-59, 50676 Köln, Germany.

ExCorner

Casino-Eck is a bar in Cologne. Located at Kasinostraße 1A, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Casino-Eck

Gay hangout offering beer, cocktails & snacks in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere.

My Lord

Baustelle 4 U is a bar in Cologne. Located at Pipinstraße 7, 50667 Köln, Germany.

Baustelle 4 U

IRON is a bar in Cologne. Located at 3201 Manawa Centre Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA.

IRON

Schampanja is a bar in Cologne. Located at Mauritiuswall 43, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Schampanja

Zum Pitter is a bar in Cologne. Located at Alter Markt 58-60, 50667 Köln, Germany.

Zum Pitter

Energetic, pink-hued gay bar featuring drinks, cafe bites & drag shows, plus outdoor tables.

Amadeus

Mariechen is a bar in Cologne. Located at Oldsum 37A, 25938 Oldsum, Germany.

Mariechen

Kattwinkel is a bar in Cologne. Located at Greesbergstraße 2, 50668 Köln, Germany.

Kattwinkel

Chain department store offering a wide selection of clothing, accessories & homewares.

Kinkz - Men Only!

Zentralgarderobe Bermudadreieck is a bar in Cologne. Located at Schaafenstraße 49, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Zentralgarderobe Bermudadreieck

Macky's Asia Lounge is a bar in Cologne. Located at Richard-Wagner-Str. 25, 50674 Köln, Germany.

Macky's Asia Lounge

Hühnerfranz is a bar in Cologne. Located at Hühnergasse 2, 50667 Köln, Germany.

Hühnerfranz

MGW Cologne is a shop in Cologne. Located at Händelstraße 53, 50674 Köln, Germany.

MGW Cologne

Zur Kaiserin is a bar in Cologne. Located at Pipinstraße 5, 50667 Köln, Germany.

Zur Kaiserin

Gay-Sex-Messe is a shop in Cologne. Located at Mathiasstraße 13, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Gay-Sex-Messe

Brunos Cologne is a shop in Cologne. Located at Kettengasse 20, 50672 Köln, Germany.

Brunos Cologne

Sauna Vulcanus is a bar in Cologne. Located at Marienpl. 5, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Sauna Vulcanus

Badehaus Babylon Cologne is a sauna and bathhouse in Cologne. Located at Friesenstraße 23-25, 50670 Köln, Germany.

Badehaus Babylon Cologne

Phoenix Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Cologne. Located at Richard-Wagner-Str. 12, 50674 Köln, Germany.

Phoenix Sauna

era cafe & bar is a restaurant in Cologne. Located at Kettengasse 7, 50672 Köln, Germany.

era cafe & bar

DOME House of Fetish is a shop in Cologne. Located at Händelstraße 27, 50674 Köln, Germany.

DOME House of Fetish

Deck 5 is a bar in Cologne. Located at Mathiasstraße 5, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Deck 5

Best Of Cologne is a shop in Cologne. Located at Schaafenstraße 12, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Best Of Cologne

Sandwiches & breakfast fare, plus coffee & global dishes, in a relaxed space with sidewalk tables.

Café RICO

Pullermanns is a bar in Cologne. Located at Mathiasstraße 22, 50676 Köln, Germany.

Pullermanns

Join us for Hollywood Tramp's Heated Rivalry Club Night on February 28, 2026, starting at 23:30. Experience an exciting night of rivalry-themed entertainment at this popular event.

Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld

Hollywood Tramp – Heated Rivalry Club Night

The opening event of lit.COLOGNE 2026 features Julian Barnes and Robert Habeck discussing the themes of truth and storytelling in their works, moderated by Frank Arnold and hosted by Tobias Rüther. The event explores whether we can invent our own lives through storytelling, with insights from two authors with different backgrounds. The event will be held at Flora Köln, starting at 16:30 on March 7, 2026.

lit.COLOGNE 2026 Opening Event: Julian Barnes and Robert Habeck on Truth and Literature

Cologne's popular after-hours party with a mixed crowd, featuring music and dancing.

Club Nachtflug

Greenkomm – Easter Edition

Springbears Cologne 2026 is an event taking place from April 17 to April 19, 2026, in Cologne. The event features various activities including a bear dinner at Brauhaus Sion on April 18 at 19:00, a BearNite party at TIVOLI Club on April 18 starting at 21:00 with DJs playing house, EDM, pop, and electronic music, and a Bear Brunch at The 3B Bar on April 19 between 11:00 and 14:00, offering warm and cold dishes with coffee included. The event is part of the Spring Bears Cologne 2026 festivities, celebrating bear culture and community.

Springbears Cologne 2026

Join the vibrant nightlife in Cologne with various parties including pool parties, discotheques, DJ nights, pub crawls, trance festivals, and more. Experience the city's lively scene with happy hours, DJs playing EDM, and weekend events near you.

Cologne Party Heute

BearNite is a themed party event for bears and the queer community, taking place at Tivoli Club Cologne on April 18, 2026, starting at 22:00. The event is organized by Spring Bears Cologne and is part of the Springbears Cologne festivities.

Tivoli

BearNite

The event is part of the annual Lesbian Visibility Weeks in Köln, which celebrate lesbian life and aim to raise awareness about challenges and discrimination faced by lesbian individuals. The 2024 edition features a series of events from April 22 to May 17, including film screenings, concerts, workshops, walks, and discussions, organized by various queer initiatives and groups. The events promote lesbian visibility, inclusivity, and community building, and are coordinated in collaboration with the City of Köln's Office for Integration and Diversity.

Lesbian Visibility Week 2024 in Köln

The Come Together Cup 2026 is a football event celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community spirit. It features various tournaments including a leisure football tournament, celebrity fun kicks, and inclusive teams, emphasizing fun, respect, and social engagement. The event also includes a boulevard of diversity, live music, moments of silence for remembrance, and awards for participants. It aims to bring together people from all backgrounds to enjoy football and promote societal values.

Stadionvorwiesen (RheinEnergieStadion)

Come Together Cup 2026

ColognePride 2026 is a celebration promoting social recognition and equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, taking place in Cologne from June 19 to July 5, 2026. The event features a large street festival over three days with multiple stages offering political discussions, information, and entertainment, as well as a major demonstration attracting around 1.4 million visitors. The festival includes various activities such as volunteer opportunities, a street festival with diverse performances, and a demonstration emphasizing human rights and queer rights. The event aims to foster visibility, self-confidence, and solidarity within the community.

Anyway Cologne

ColognePride 2026

Bunte Liga Köln e.V. is a Cologne-based inclusive amateur soccer league founded in 1988/89 by six teams, now comprising dozens of teams (48 teams in current play) in multiple divisions .

Bunte Liga Köln

Run of Colours is an annual charity 5 km run in Cologne (since 2009) benefiting Aidshilfe Köln (HIV/AIDS support). The event (motto “Ich lauf' mir die Füße bunt”) attracts around 1,400 participants who support diversity and acceptance, with 100% of the entry fees donated to Aidshilfe Köln .

Run of Colours

Founded in 1980, SC Janus e.V. is Cologne’s non-profit queer sports club; it is the first and largest such club in Europe , offering over 90 weekly sports sessions in 45 disciplines in an inclusive, discrimination-free environment .

Cologne

Upcoming Events

Hollywood Tramp – Heated Rivalry Club Night

lit.COLOGNE 2026 Opening Event: Julian Barnes and Robert Habeck on Truth and Literature

Greenkomm – Easter Edition

Springbears Cologne 2026

Cologne Party Heute

BearNite

Lesbian Visibility Week 2024 in Köln

Come Together Cup 2026

Sports Leagues

Bunte Liga Köln

Run of Colours

SC Janus e.V.

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

Exile

Barcelon Colonia

ExCorner

Casino-Eck

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