Other Festivities

Cologne is a city with a rich history and culture, and there are a variety of special festivals and events that take place throughout the year.

Carnival:
Carnival is Cologne's most famous festival and takes place every year between February and March. It is a time of celebration and revelry, and Cologners are known for their elaborate carnival costumes.

Magic Cologne
Magic Cologne is an internationally renowned magic festival that takes place every year in May. It offers a variety of performances and workshops for magic fans of all ages. 

Cologne Pride
Cologne Pride is an LGBTIQ+ Pride festival that takes place every year in July. It is a time of celebration and visibility for the LGBTIQ+ community in Cologne.

Cologne Summer Festival
Festival: Cologne Summer Festival is a music festival that takes place every year in July. It offers a variety of international artists from different genres.

Cologne Christmas Market
Cologne Christmas Market is one of the largest and most popular Christmas markets in Germany. It takes place every year from November to December and is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists.

In addition to these major events, there are a variety of smaller festivals and events that take place throughout the year in Cologne. These include:

Lit.COLOGNE
An international literature festival that takes place every year in October.

c/o pop
A music festival that takes place every year in November.

Cologne Comedy Festival
A comedy festival that takes place every year in December.

Kölner Karnevalszug
The Cologne Carnival Parade is the largest carnival parade in Germany and takes place every year on Rose Monday.

Cologne is a city that always has something to offer, and there is always something going on.