Illustrative photo Royal Wiesn Cologne 2026 – Oktoberfest Cologne
Royal Wiesn Cologne celebrates its first edition in 2026 at Tanzbrunnen with Bavarian music, Oktoberfest beer, traditional food, live entertainment and funfair attractions on the Rhine. ```
Illustrative photo Cologne Carnival 11 November 2026 – Opening Day, Program & Visitor Guide
Join around 30,000 revellers at Heumarkt on 11 November 2026 for the official opening of Cologne Carnival. Live music from 9:00 AM, the legendary 11:11 AM countdown with confetti, and celebrations across the Old Town. Tickets from €39.
Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt Cologne, Germany 2026/2027 – Harbor Christmas Market
Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt Cologne 2026/2027: 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 at the Chocolate Museum in Rheinauhafen. Free entry.
Markt der Engel, Cologne, Germany 2026 – Neumarkt Christmas Market of Angels
Markt der Engel 2026 on Neumarkt in Cologne: 16 November to 23 December, closed on 22 November. Free entry.
Illustrative photo Nikolausdorf Cologne Rudolfplatz Christmas Market 2026
Nikolausdorf Cologne 2026: 16 November to 23 December on Rudolfplatz in front of Hahnentorburg. Free entry. Closed on 22 November.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Koelner Dom, Cologne, Germany 2026 – Cathedral Christmas Market
Weihnachtsmarkt am Koelner Dom 2026: 16 November to 23 December on Roncalliplatz, Cologne. Free entry. Closed on 22 November.
Heinzels Wintermärchen, Cologne, Germany 2026/2027 – Old Town Christmas Market and Ice Rink
Heinzels Wintermärchen Cologne 2026/2027: 23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 on Heumarkt and Alter Markt. Market free, ice rink extra. Closed 24 and 25 December.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Cologne 2026/2027: Rhine & Cathedral Celebrations
New Year's Eve in Cologne 2026/2027 takes place on 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027 along the Rhine, at the cathedral and on the Deutz riverbank. There is no official municipal fireworks show; private rockets light the cathedral and bridge skyline. Public viewing is free; clubs, boats and rooftops require tickets.
Illustrative photo Cologne Carnival 2027: Dates and Highlights of the Fifth Season
Cologne Carnival 2027 runs from Weiberfastnacht on February 4 to Ash Wednesday on February 10. The fifth season turns the whole city into a free, days long street party, peaking on Rosenmontag.
Illustrative photo Cologne Rose Monday Parade 2027 – Program, Route & Visitor Guide
On 8 February 2027, the <strong>Cologne Rose Monday Parade</strong> rolls through the city centre under the motto "Tomorrow is what you make of it". Around 12,000 participants, over 300 tonnes of sweets and 1.5 million spectators make this one of Europe's most spectacular Carnival events.
Illustrative photo c/o pop Festival Cologne 2027 – Pop & Electronic Showcase + Convention
The c/o pop Festival 2027 takes place from 21 to 25 April in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. Pop and electronic showcases, the Convention and the c/o Ehrenfeld street festival turn the city into a pop culture stage.
Illustrative photo Summerjam 2027 Cologne: Reggae Festival at Lake Fühlingen
Summerjam 2027 takes place from July 2 to 4 at Lake Fühlingen in Cologne. Since 1986 it has been Europe's biggest festival for reggae, dancehall and Caribbean culture.