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.

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.

LGBTQ+ Events in Cologne

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Hollywood Tramp – Heated Rivalry Club Night

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Hollywood Tramp – Heated Rivalry Club Night

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