Art(e)facts Festival 2026

Art(e)facts Festival 2026 – 48 Hours of Art & Culture 

On July 18 & 19, 2026, the area around the Park Café in Cologne will transform into an interdisciplinary experience space: An open-air gallery meets a curated art & music program, 2 stages (open-air and indoor), and 35 hours of non-stop music! Progressive rhythms and pure house sounds, including a special live act! The transition into the night is seamless: international and local artists will perform on multiple floors with electronic music—from timeless house sounds to driving club sets.

Lineup:
Lingy b2b Polschi | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Rooftop Stage 
David Muallem b2b Freddy Deckert | 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM | Rooftop Stage 
More coming soon...

During the day, you can expect a diverse mix of visual art, installations, a skate contest, film screenings on an open-air cinema screen, as well as talks and panels on cultural topics. The program is complemented by interactive experience areas, food (Michel makes pizza) and drink concepts, and creative pop-up stands.

Open-Air Gallery // Artists:
Larissa Krüger (Photography / Berlin) 
Krystyna Fitz Harris (Installation / Cologne)
Slanted Publishers (Magazine / Karlsruhe)
More coming soon...

Outdoor Movie Screen by Heimkino:
Block 1: Connecting Culture
Block 2: Skate or Die
Block 3: Journey into Darkness
Block 4: Ecstasy of the Night
Block 5: Morning Glory
Block 6: Love Is Free
Block 7: Public Viewing - World Cup Final 
 

Art(e)facts is more than a festival—it is a holistic cultural experience that brings together art, music, and social initiatives. The festival creates space for encounters, exchange, and new perspectives—for artists, cultural creators, and everyone looking for more than just a traditional event.

Presented by URBAN DREAMS 

Thanks to our partners and sponsors: Hennessy / Citroën / WDR Cosmo / Cologne Street Market / Elektro Bolder / Fila / Hip-Hop.de / Fyne / Cocodo / Giselle / Rausgegangen / Heimkino / Coziness / Weinpalais / Flugmodus GmbH