FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS - Stories vom Scheitern in der Liebe / Köln Vol. 39

At the FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS - Stories of failure in love on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld, you'll get the perfect mix of emotional, funny and helpful: two personal stories, relieving stand-up comedy and professional tips on how to make relationships work better in the long term. Want to be entertained and inspired to think? We'll kick off the evening with open conversations about the failures and successes of love and celebrate open and respectful interaction.

At the FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS, you'll be surprised to see how much you recognize yourself in the stories of others and what differences you notice. The four speakers of the evening will share their personal experiences and messages with you.

Empathize, laugh, understand - I hope you enjoy the show!

What's in it for you in the 2.5 hours:

• Find out why relationships fail,
• Take it with humor,
• Get professional tips on what makes relationships succeed
• And meet new people!

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Admission: from 6 pm, show: 7 - approx. 9.30 pm (incl. break)

Location: Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld, Bartholomäus-Schink-Straße 65/67, 50825 Cologne

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Gift idea: "Curious to ask" is also perfect as a gift - e.g. combined with a 1 or 2 voucher for the FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS. Vouchers are available here.

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These speakers are there for you:

Irini Xanthopoulou

Is 43 years old and lives in Cologne. Her great passion is dancing and singing along to rocking sounds. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, preferably on her mountain bike. She finances her hobby through her job at a large bank, where she digitizes processes and designs online banking. At home, she shares her bed with her cat and enjoys life with friends, adventures, traveling and lots of fun. At the FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS, she will tell you about her last "fail" in love and, above all, what she learned from it. Stay tuned!

Alina Van Riva

from Düsseldorf is a comedienne, copywriter and anti-discrimination trainer - and uses sharp humor to turn the balance of power on its head. Her motto: Punch up, not down. Instead of flat jokes, she offers non-discriminatory comedy with attitude - and plenty of depth. Whether it's a lost clitoris in medicine, criticism of capitalism with a punchline or a roast for Leonardo DiCaprio - Alina doesn't mince her words, but she does take the microphone and audience with her. Her topics range from mental health to social justice, from bisexual lions to patriarchal absurdities in everyday life. With a master's degree in intercultural philosophy and media & pop culture, she dissects complex contexts, wraps them up in punchy storytelling - and turns them into the kind of comedy that you not only hear, but feel. Loud. Smart. Uncomfortable. Liberating. Alina Van Riva represents a new generation of stand-up comedy: more feminist - and radically entertaining.

Daniela Schultz

Is a systemic coach and supports you in making courageous decisions and thus creating a self-determined life - authentically and powerfully. From her own experience, she knows how stressful it can be to find your own path independently of social norms and to make courageous decisions entirely for yourself. That is why she has made it her mission to help others find and strengthen their own voice. At the FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS, she will give you professional tips on how to make your own courageous decisions better and finally get off the eternal carousel of thoughts.

Andreas Blinn

born in Hamburg, has lived in the provinces of Saarland for over 42 years. A passionate soccer fan and cineaste, he has now turned his hobbies from his youth into a varied sideline. Whether as an author, bit-part actor, show contestant or storyteller - creativity, originality and the opportunity to present and express something are important to him. In his private life and within his own four walls, however, he likes to take it easy. When he's not traveling the world or attending an event. He will tell you exclusively at FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS what his first life plan looked like and what a "fail" in love meant to him.

Special guest: Naiyango

discovered her passion for music when she was playing in the sun in her parents' garden in Tanzania. She remembers exactly how she found solace in music because music helped her cope with all the emotions she felt as an adopted and very shy child. Music liberated Naiyango and gave her the opportunity to explore a world where she could tap into and process her emotions. In this way, music also helps her heal from her experiences of failure in love. The sense of belonging she felt through music solidified Naiyango's decision to become an R&B artist. Her goal: to give others a chance to feel understood through music. And that's what she'll be presenting to you at the upcoming FAIL IN LOVE NIGHT!

More information to follow.

+++ General trigger warning +++

FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS are about failure and success in love - sometimes light and humorous, sometimes profound and emotional. The stories that the storytellers tell from their lives and the way they personally deal with their own experiences reflect a wide range of topics.

However, each of us also has our own experiences and previous stories in life. If you are worried that some topics might be challenging for you, please email me in advance at juli@failinlovenights.de and we will find out together if this particular evening is suitable for you.

The FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS are a comedy show AND so much more: you will empathize, laugh, understand - and maybe even be surprised. In any case, you can expect an evening full of real stories and good entertainment.

+++ Media +++

By taking part, you agree that photos or possibly video recordings may be made of you at the event. Talk to us on site if you would like to avoid this and we will find a solution.

More about the FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS at www.failinlovenights.de, as well as on Instagram and Facebook @failinlovenights.

More about the CBE at https://www.clubbahnhofehrenfeld.de.