What's going on in Cologne in December?
It's getting festive in Cologne! The last month of the year is upon us, the Christmas markets are back and delight us with great stalls, hot mulled wine and a very special atmosphere. The smell of gingerbread, crêpes and potato pancakes is everywhere. To give you an overview of which markets are taking place in Cologne, we have created an app special for you. Here you can find the most beautiful winter and Christmas markets on a map, including opening times and the next dates. Which is your favorite Christmas market?
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And that's not all, because December has even more highlights in store - read on to find out which other events are warming our hearts:
Rin
Ohhhh yeah! RIN plus: Schmyt + Blumengarten + Lugatti & 9ine - what a phenomenally good start to December is this? Finally it's time for RIN to perform his album "Kleinstadt" on the big stage.
Kaleo Sansaa - Chii Tour
Experimental hip-hop meets Afro-pop, whew. With awards for the best music video at the Berlin Short Film Festival and a POP NRW Award nomination, Sansaa has established herself as a promising newcomer. You should be there.
Sholy Hit Advent-Kunst-Markt
Mulled wine, snacks, music and creative gift ideas. Here you can buy art at affordable prices. Maybe even your next Christmas present?
CHRISTMAS G'ART'EN
On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd weekend of Advent, the outdoor area of the Wachsfabrik will be transformed into the magical CHRISTMAS G'ART'EN - the sweetest indoor & outdoor Christmas market in the city! Indulge in mulled wine or gin to the most laid-back Christmas beats, discover the coolest handmade goods and be enchanted by fairytale walking acts and artists.
Şeyda Kurt // HASS – Von der Macht eines widerständigen Gefühls
Şeyda Kurt reads from "HATE - The power of a resistant feeling". She explores the question of who has the power to hate and how this feeling works in a complex world. Immerse yourself in a captivating analysis of the subjects of hate and discover the resistant potential of this controversial emotion
King Kong Kicks • Indie Pop Party //+RAVE IS KING // Köln
King Kong Kick and RAVE IS KING bring you a wild embrace of indie pop and electronic beats. Let yourself be carried away by the energy, feel the wild heart of the party, while the sound from Province to Brutalism 3000 accompanies you until dawn.
Der Super Weihnachtsmarkt 2023 - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
Ohhhh yeah! The Super Christmas Market is back: fair, eco, sustainable, upcycling, handmade & local. Far away from the mainstream Christmas shopping you will find exhibitors presenting unique fashion pieces, one-of-a-kind accessories, ceramics, stationery, furniture & product design, as well as delicious organic slow food.
Savvy - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
From the first tracks on YouTube to the founding of his label "245 Hoodlove", Savvy shows that his music is more than just short-term hype. His lyrics are inspired by personal experiences and offer an honest insight into different phases of life. Savvy is currently touring Germany, creating a space to let go with his music.
Ebertplatz-Winterkonzert #2 mit Mirta
Mirta's music exudes Cuban joie de vivre, tells of her experiences and radiates an energy that spreads warmth. A concert experience full of soul, funk, hope and rousing rhythms awaits you!
TEMMIS x Steintor Herrenchor - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
Two for one with double the (sound) quality? This is surely only possible on the co-headlining tour of TEMMIS and Steintor Herrenchor. Let the thought-provoking lyrics and diverse sound influences accompany you on a very special evening.
Veihnachtsmarkt - der erste vegane und nachhaltige Wintermarkt Kölns
Enjoying, feasting and shopping, mulled wine and socializing - all sustainable and vegan. Look forward to upcycling, 2nd hand, fair trade fashion, cosmetics and of course delicious vegan snacks from different areas. Come by and celebrate a festive and green Christmas experience! 🌱🎄
TIGERMILCH
Neo-soul, pop and indie for the heart! You can look forward to German lyrics about the imponderables of being together, accompanied by modern drums, jazzy harmonies and powerful bass.
Loss mer Weihnachtsleeder singe
That's why we love Cologne! All together singing Christmas carols and spreading love. Can it get any sweeter? 🥹🫶🏻
Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten
In this fantastic production, the four animals - donkey, dog, cat and rooster - are underdogs, outcasts and individualists who want to make music as an unbeatable team and become famous. Composer Attila Kadri Şendil uses traditional Turkish instruments and a multilingual slang spoken by the animals to bring a colorful mix to the play, which not only deals with obstacles and disputes, but also with overcoming fears and the power of friendship.
Weinprofil Tasting Köln
Finally, you no longer have to choose a wine by its label. With the Wine Profile Tasting, you can determine your own individual taste in wine together with professionals. Too sweet, too sour or too heavy? After the evening, you'll know what to do in front of the wine rack!
Der Gott des Gemetzels
How about a play on New Year's Eve? In Yasmina Reza's play "The God of Carnage", the planned debate between the parents of two beating 11-year-old boys gets completely out of hand. A merciless, diabolically humorous duel develops between political correctness and archaic impulses. Under the direction of Tristan Linder, modern bourgeois society is exposed with a sharp eye for its contradictions and conflicts. The production promises a light-hearted yet disturbing theatrical experience that reveals the abysses of human nature with unerring humor.
Gimme more 24! - Silvester in der Wohngemeinschaft
The tables are cleared out and the dancing starts - Cologne party legends Pete Hair and Strictly Johnny provide the perfect mix of hip-hop, afrobeats, house and party classics. It's going to be a great New Year's Eve full of music, dancing and good vibes!
Sooooo, that's it for now! What else we can recommend: Be sure to check out our Christmas market app special in the Rausgegangen app! Here you can see all the Christmas markets & cool events in the city at a glance. And if you still need gift ideas, we've written a super nice gift guide.
But now for real: have a really nice December ⭐️