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Things to do in Cologne, September 2026

Browse 91 upcoming events and things to do in Cologne during September 2026. Venues include orangerie theater, Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz, Senftöpfchen-Theater. Highlights include YEBBA - Jean Tour, Luah meets Tanz - orangerie theater, Schwanensee - Jenseits der Bühne mit live Streichquartett - Schwanensee and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Drug Church

Drug Church

CologneWed, Sep 23Music

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OsamaSon - PSYKTURNAL TOUR

OsamaSon - PSYKTURNAL TOUR

CologneWed, Sep 23Music

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random. Kölner Jugendtheaterpreis 2025

random. Kölner Jugendtheaterpreis 2025

Cologne · Klüngelpütz Kabarett &TheaterWed, Sep 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

35 Tonnen

35 Tonnen · Sep 23

Cologne · orangerie theaterWed, Sep 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From €19

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Lesung mit Stefanie Stahl: "Ich erklär das jetzt mal psychologisch"

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Lesung mit Stefanie Stahl: "Ich erklär das jetzt mal psychologisch"

Cologne · Thalia Mayersche BuchhandlungWed, Sep 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From €15

Nora Boeckler - (Fast) ALLES IM GRIFF - Premiere

Nora Boeckler - (Fast) ALLES IM GRIFF - Premiere

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterWed, Sep 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From €31

35 Tonnen

35 Tonnen · Sep 24

Cologne · orangerie theaterThu, Sep 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From €19

ONKeL fISCH - Aufregen folgt Sonnenschein - Premiere

ONKeL fISCH - Aufregen folgt Sonnenschein - Premiere

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterThu, Sep 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From €32

Euroblast Festival 2026

Euroblast Festival 2026

Cologne · EssigfabrikFri, Sep 25Music

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Lilyisthatyou - THE FLOWERS HAVE FEELINGS TOUR

Lilyisthatyou - THE FLOWERS HAVE FEELINGS TOUR

CologneFri, Sep 25Music

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TOVA LEIGH - Fifty Shades of Rage

TOVA LEIGH - Fifty Shades of Rage

CologneFri, Sep 25Culture & Art

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Barbara Ruscher - Romantik - aber zack zack

Barbara Ruscher - Romantik - aber zack zack

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterFri, Sep 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From €31

Whipped Cream

Whipped Cream

Cologne · Klüngelpütz Kabarett &TheaterFri, Sep 25Music

🎟️ From €24

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Ohne Worte - ein Buchstabenkrimi für Kinder ab 6 Jahren

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Ohne Worte - ein Buchstabenkrimi für Kinder ab 6 Jahren · Sep 26

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterSat, Sep 26Family Friendly

🎟️ From €18

The Lemon Twigs

The Lemon Twigs

CologneSat, Sep 26Music

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JJ - Act II - Into The Unknown Tour

JJ - Act II - Into The Unknown Tour

CologneSat, Sep 26Music

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JJ - Act ll - Into The Unknown Tour | VIP Ticket

JJ - Act ll - Into The Unknown Tour | VIP Ticket

CologneSat, Sep 26Music

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KITSCHKRIEG - KITSCHKRIEG LIVE

KITSCHKRIEG - KITSCHKRIEG LIVE

CologneSat, Sep 26Music

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Kings Of Floyd - Dark Side Tour

Kings Of Floyd - Dark Side Tour

Cologne · Die KantineSat, Sep 26Music

🎟️ From €40

Köln (nicht nur) für Anfänger

Köln (nicht nur) für Anfänger

Cologne · Klüngelpütz Kabarett &TheaterSat, Sep 26Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Ohne Worte - ein Buchstabenkrimi für Kinder ab 6 Jahren

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Ohne Worte - ein Buchstabenkrimi für Kinder ab 6 Jahren · Sep 27

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterSun, Sep 27Family Friendly

🎟️ From €18

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An guten Tagen mache ich Dir die Königin der Nacht

Cologne · Klüngelpütz Kabarett &TheaterSun, Sep 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From €24

Musical-Dinner-Show (M&M Events) - MS "RheinCargo", Köln

Musical-Dinner-Show (M&M Events) - MS "RheinCargo", Köln

Cologne · MS RheinCargo, KölnTourist Personenschifffahrt am Dom GmbHSun, Sep 27Food & Drink

🎟️ From €127

Manfred Mann's Earth Band - LIVE 2026

Manfred Mann's Earth Band - LIVE 2026

Cologne · KantineSun, Sep 27Music

🎟️ From €58

Loreen: The Wildfire Tour | VIP Sound Check Party Ticket

Loreen: The Wildfire Tour | VIP Sound Check Party Ticket

CologneMon, Sep 28Music

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Mad Tsai - The BITE BACK Tour

Mad Tsai - The BITE BACK Tour

CologneMon, Sep 28Music

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Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Lesung mit Alexandra Zykunov: "Aber patriarchale Kackscheiße darf man schon sagen, oder?"

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Lesung mit Alexandra Zykunov: "Aber patriarchale Kackscheiße darf man schon sagen, oder?"

Cologne · Thalia Mayersche BuchhandlungMon, Sep 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From €18

Die Köln-Show - Jeder Mensch kann Kölner werden - in nur 90 Minuten

Die Köln-Show - Jeder Mensch kann Kölner werden - in nur 90 Minuten

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterTue, Sep 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From €29

Lake Street Dive - 2026 European Tour

Lake Street Dive - 2026 European Tour

CologneWed, Sep 30Music

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Ben Ellis - Time Slows On Tour 2026

Ben Ellis - Time Slows On Tour 2026

CologneWed, Sep 30Music

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Gerhard & Inga Sagemüller - Kozmic Blue, eine musikalische Odyssee - Bluezige Songs und ko(z)mische Geschichten

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterWed, Sep 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From €31

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month