Ascension Day 2024 in Cologne is just around the corner - May 2024 generally brings a lot of public holidays with it! 🗓️⏰

The Ascension Day 2024 long weekend in Cologne is perfect for cool exhibitions, concerts, parties, workshops and much more. Find out exactly what's happening in Cologne on Ascension Day 2024 in this article. 🥳

In May 2024, it's back to back, and Mother's Day 2024 is also in the same week. Let's celebrate Parents' Week together! 👯‍♂️ 🪩

we in a box

we in a box
© Joss Turnbull
Do, 09.05.2024 20:00
4,00 to 36,00 €

Gewölbe Open Air at Odonien

Gewölbe Open Air at Odonien
© Christian Schumacher
Do, 09.05.2024 14:00
14,00 €

Dance through the day with nice electronic beats - top music in a top location - we can reccomend. 🪩

Feministischer Kreativ-Nachmittag mit dem Vulvina Coloring Book

Do, 09.05.2024 14:00
19,00 to 39,00 €
Daur Lang

Fancy a creative afternoon? Maybe even in the sun? At the feminist creative afternoon with the Vulvina Coloring Book, you can give free rein to your creativity as well as your self-expression, empowerment and self-love. Together with illustrator and publisher Natacha Jill Colin, you will color in her Vulvina Coloring Book and have an afternoon full of joy, color and sharing.

Solidarität ohne Grenzen. Eine Brücke für Europa

Di, 14.05.2024 19:00
Price at B.O.
Köln

5,50 € Aperol o'clock

5,50 € Aperol o'clock
© Impact Café
Do, 09.05.2024 09:00
Free admission

Summer, sun, APEROOOOOL🍹🌞 The season is open! And for EUR 5.50, you can't help but run to the Impact Café 🏃‍♀️ So let's gooooooo

RADIO SABOR | LATIN BOAT | MS LORELEY

Do, 09.05.2024 14:00
39,00 €
Innenstadt Köln

Boat party on the Rhine: two decks with Latin & reggaeton beats! Here the Cologne Riviera becomes the Copacabana!

The Staves

The Staves
© Z|ART Agency
Do, 09.05.2024 20:00
34,58 €

The indie-pop duo captivates with emotional lyrics and music to empathize with. The sisters are originally from England and have already released music with the likes of Tom Jones.

fuchsteufelswild - Die 150 Minuten Party!

fuchsteufelswild - Die 150 Minuten Party!
© Veranstalter
Do, 09.05.2024 19:30
5,00 €

Why always party until 6 a.m. when you can have the best party in just 150 minutes? That's right, go to Reineke Fuchs, have a bit of fun, have a good drink, unpack your dance moves and then just leave (or maybe just move on✨)

Studio F: RELIKTE

Do, 09.05.2024 18:00
from 17,99 €
Geheimer Ort

ATTENTION: It could get spooky! Fancy an evening full of surprises and a different kind of theater? Then the interactive theater experience by Studio F: RELIKTE is just the thing for you: This is where theatrical horror meets documentary theater.

»A blur of fur and bone«

»A blur of fur and bone«
© Florentin Ginot ©Frederike Wetzels
Do, 09.05.2024 15:00
Bezahl so viel du magst

Music that goes through the marrow and bone - that sums up this extraordinary concert perfectly. So don't miss this spectacle and drop by for "A blur of fur and bone". The concert takes place as part of ACHT BRÜCKEN | Musik für Köln - a festival that brings the international contemporary music scene, from new music and jazz to world music, electronic music and pop, to the city.

Queere Revolution

Queere Revolution
© Produktionsbüro Petra P.
Do, 09.05.2024 19:30
Soli Ticketpreis

A heart-wrenching theater project based on the novel "Lavender Sword" (1966) - a journey back in time to the beginning of the queer emancipation movement.

Gute Nacht! in Odonien mit Aexhy, DJ Cringey, DJ Henk, DJ Hyperdrive, Die Jane, George, HiTMiLØW, Lobsta B

Fr, 10.05.2024 23:00
18,00 to 23,00 €

Summer is in the starting blocks! That needs to be celebrated. So let's just turn night into day and dance together to groovy, bouncy and trancy beats 🌟👯‍♀️

krakeelen gegen rechts – Soliparty

krakeelen gegen rechts – Soliparty
© krakelee eG
Fr, 10.05.2024 23:55
14,00 to 16,00 €

Obstmarkt

Obstmarkt
© Team Obstmarkt
Fr, 10.05.2024 16:00
Free admission
Agrippina Studios

A flea market in a class of its own: stylish second-hand treasures, good music, drinks and food - we love the fruit market! 🍊

3. Kölner Frühlingsfest 2024

3. Kölner Frühlingsfest 2024
© Maxim Abramov via Unsplash
Fr, 10.05.2024 11:00
Free admission

Vrühlingsmarkt Köln

Vrühlingsmarkt Köln
© Vrühlingsfest
Sa, 11.05.2024 00:00
Free admission
Köln Niehl

A VEGAN spring festival? Yes! Here you'll find vegan delicacies, refreshing drinks, live music and various stalls to browse. 🌱

BACKSTAGE DiARiES

BACKSTAGE DiARiES
© backstagediaries
Sa, 11.05.2024 23:00
17,37 €

This party series is iconic! From queer to straight - everyone is welcome. The music is also colorful: pop to techno. 🌈

EXTENDED w/ JONAS SAALBACH

EXTENDED w/ JONAS SAALBACH
© EXTENDED
Sa, 11.05.2024 23:00
12,00 to 18,00 €

Dance the night away to the electro beats of world-famous DJs. Here you can simply let yourself drift and switch off.

Spritz & Brunch in der Aperol Spritzeria by Deli Sülz

Sa, 11.05.2024 10:00
30,00 to 42,00 €

Fancy a casual Spritz & brunch? Between 12 and 2 pm you will be served an Italian brunch board, accompanied by 2-4 spritz drinks of your choice. If that's not the perfect start to the weekend, we don't know what is! 🥪🇮🇹🌞

HUSH HUSH

HUSH HUSH
© Hush Hush
Sa, 11.05.2024 23:00
11,00 to 17,00 €

A party with 3 floors - we love it!!! From hard trap to groovy hush hush sound to techno & hyperpop. Together with the YUCA, the CBE transforms into your perfect party experience. So hit the dance floor, get set, DANCE!!!

Tag des offenen Tors 2024

Tag des offenen Tors 2024
© Odonien
So, 12.05.2024 13:00
Free admission

Here you have the chance to catch a glimpse behind the scenes of this extraordinary location. Discovery tours through the sculpture park, drinks & finger food and fascinating live performances are on offer.

Espresso Martini Weekend

Espresso Martini Weekend
© ST. LOUIS Breakfast
So, 12.05.2024 14:00
Free admission

Really tasty Espresso Martini for 6€ - you can also sit outside here when the sun is shining!

Flohmarkt Riehler Gürtel

So, 12.05.2024 11:00
Free admission
Riehler Gürtel

Riehl is definitely worth a trip this Sunday! The flea market at Riehler Gürtel invites you to stroll from 11 am. Here you can stroll in a special flair through an avenue and buy lots of books, rarities and junk.

MUTTER*SEIN. Eine vielstimmige Sammlung

MUTTER*SEIN. Eine vielstimmige Sammlung
© Foto: Jelena Ilic
So, 12.05.2024 16:30
4,00 to 36,00 €

Let's celebrate the mothers on this earth and discover the different facets of motherhood. This polyphonic installation tells various stories of women* and is accompanied and interpreted by a choir at the beginning.

Weinwanderweg de Latäng

Weinwanderweg de Latäng
© Weinwanderweg de Latäng
So, 12.05.2024 14:00
23,68 €
Kwartier Latäng

For Mother's Day, there's the "Weinwanderweg de Latäng" - sixteen great restaurants each present their own wine selection. Discover the Kwartier with a glass of wine in your hand!

Father's Day or Ascension Day? What is it actually? You can simply decide for yourself what you celebrate, how you celebrate, who you celebrate with and whether you celebrate at all. FACT IS: there's a lot going on in Cologne on May 9th and there's bound to be something cool for you!

The people of Cologne are in luck! We also have another day off at the end of May. So check out the best events on Corpus Christi now!

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Frequently asked questions about Ascension Day 2024 in Cologne


1 What is Ascension Day and why is it celebrated?

Ascension Day is a Christian holiday that marks the return of Jesus Christ to heaven after his resurrection. According to the Bible, Jesus is said to have ascended to heaven 40 days after his resurrection to sit at the right hand of God. Ascension Day is celebrated by Christians as an important part of the Christian faith.

2 Why is Ascension Day also known as "Father's Day"?

In Germany, Ascension Day falls on the same day as Father's Day, which sometimes leads to confusion. However, this connection has historical reasons and is not purely coincidental. As Father's Day falls on the day on which Christians celebrate Ascension Day, this day is sometimes also referred to as "Father's Day". In some regions, however, Ascension Day is still celebrated exclusively as a religious holiday, with no reference to Father's Day.

3. are there any special traditions for Ascension Day 2024 in Cologne?

Ascension Day is an important holiday in the Christian calendar, and many believers attend special services or masses on this day to celebrate the ascension of Jesus.

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