Things to do in Cologne, October 2026

October 2026: events in Cologne.

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 06:00 PM

Simple Machines - Köln-Premiere

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

EL FLECHA NEGRA - Mucho Picante Caliente

JAKI · Cologne

From €29

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:15 PM

Sebastian Krämer - Gesänge auf der Falltür - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Audience seated among bookshelves at a bookshop-cafe reading — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 03:00 PM

Die Köln-Show - Jeder Mensch kann Kölner werden - in nur 60 Minuten

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €22

People in winter coats climbing snowy steps to a lamp-lit theatre entrance — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 06:00 PM

Hirn Statt Moral - orangerie theater

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Band playing to a crowd in a brick-walled club — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30 PM

FRIENDS DON'T LIE - Zenit der DramaTOURgie

Garagen Club Köln · Cologne

From €26

Sat, Oct 10 · 08:15 PM

Martina Brandl - Prima, fein gemacht!

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11

1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach

RheinEnergieStadion · Cologne

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Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11 · 05:00 PM

Konrad Beikircher mit Luis Castellanos am Flügel - Clara & Robert Schumann - Glanz und Elend einer Künstlerliebe

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11

Hällas

Club Volta · Cologne

From €30

Sun, Oct 11

54 Ultra - LIVE IN EU

Cologne

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Orchestra chairs, music stands and string instruments on an empty stage — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Oct 12 · 07:00 PM

Tarja Frisson Live 2026 - Support Symphonity + Skys

Essigfabrik · Cologne

From €50

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Oct 12 · 08:15 PM

Liam & Bill Mockridge - Bill Mockridge's Stories - Geschichten eines Liebenden - Das Gastspiel muss leider abgesagt werden.

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Tue, Oct 13 · 07:20 PM

Tyketto & CoreLeoni - Rock’n’Roll Salvation Tour 2026

Die Kantine · Cologne

From €47

Tue, Oct 13

Niall Horan: Dinner Party Live On Tour

Cologne

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Tue, Oct 13

Katherine Priddy

Jaki · Cologne

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Tue, Oct 13

Jhariah - The Trust Ceremony UK / EU Tour

Garagen · Cologne

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Tue, Oct 13 · 08:15 PM

Robert Griess - Natürliche Intelligenz - letzter Versuch

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Tue, Oct 13

David Duchovny - European Tour

Cologne

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Wed, Oct 14

HONNE - 10 Year anniversary tour

Stadthalle Köln · Cologne

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Wed, Oct 14

Fimiguerrero - LOST CITY

Cologne

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Castle courtyard set with rows of chairs and an empty stage in golden light — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 14 · 08:15 PM

Lennart Schilgen - …macht nichts! Lieder vom Schleifen und Schleifen lassen - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 07:30 PM

Weißes Kaninchen, rotes Kaninchen

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

Thu, Oct 15

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour | Box-Seat

Cologne

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Thu, Oct 15

MOLIY - BADDIES EU/UK TOUR

Cologne

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Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:00 PM

The Whole Me 2 - Ur-Aufführung

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Thu, Oct 15

Father Of Peace - The Year Of Madness & The Mystery Century Tour

Cologne

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Heavy red stage curtain folds with an orchestra glowing beyond — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:15 PM

Jonas Greiner - Auf Augenhöhe - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €29

Fri, Oct 16

LEVELLERS - 35 YEARS LEVELLING THE LAND

Cologne

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Fri, Oct 16 · 08:00 PM

The Whole Me 2 · Oct 16

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Sunset harbour concert seen from a boat with a distant stage — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 08:00 PM

REMODE - the Music of Depeche Mode

Essigfabrik · Cologne

From €40

Fri, Oct 16 · 08:00 PM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - ONE whisper of magic – unsere Fantasy-Lesereise!

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

From €16

Families at a park fair with a bouncy castle and face painting — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16 · 08:15 PM

TRUE CRIME MAGIC - Illusion trifft auf harte Realität

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Fri, Oct 16 · 08:30 PM

Saftladen EP-Release

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

Sat, Oct 17

Yung Pepp - Die große kleine Tour 2026

Cologne

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Sat, Oct 17 · 08:00 PM

The Whole Me 2 · Oct 17

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Sat, Oct 17

DeVotchKa - A Celebration of the Music of Little Miss Sunshine

Yard Club · Cologne

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Sat, Oct 17 · 08:15 PM

Zeitraffer - Susanne Rauprich mit Tough Kid - Neues aus 2000 Jahren Kölner Geschichte! Noch mehr spannende Erzählungen von Menschen unserer Stadt. - Premiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Brass band in a park bandstand seen from behind on a sunny afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 05:00 PM

Christina Fry & Janne Mommsen - Die Schöne… und er liest! - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Author reading to an audience in a bookshop — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 18 · 06:00 PM

The Whole Me 2 · Oct 18

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Sun, Oct 18

Ivo Martin - MIT DIR WIRD MIR WARM TOUR 2026

Cologne

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Sun, Oct 18 · 08:00 PM

THE IRON ROSES - Molotov Nights Tour 2026

Helios 37 · Cologne

From €32

Sun, Oct 18

James Blake - Trying Times Tour

Cologne

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Sun, Oct 18

RUEL - Kicking & Screaming UK + EU Tour

Cologne

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Mon, Oct 19

Darren Kiely - The Space Between Dreams Tour

Cologne

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Counterweights and ropes of a theatre fly tower seen from the dark wings — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Oct 19 · 08:00 PM

The Beatles Tribute Show - Tour 2026

Gloria · Cologne

From €43

Tue, Oct 20

Slayyyter - WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

Cologne

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Tue, Oct 20

Jamie Grey - Europe 2026

Cologne

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Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 21 · 08:15 PM

Sekt and the City - Frisch geföhnt und flach gelegt

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22 · 04:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen

FRÜH "Em Jan von Werth" · Cologne

From €90

Thu, Oct 22

ONE MAN BOYCOTT

Tsunami Club · Cologne

From €6

Macro of piano hammers and strings — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22 · 08:00 PM

STOPPOK - RUND-Reise - die Band-Tour 2026

GLORIA Theater · Cologne

From €45

Thu, Oct 22

Charlie Jeer

Yard Club · Cologne

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Riverside summer stage glowing across the water at blue hour — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22 · 08:15 PM

Jens Heinrich Claassen - Keine Ursache

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Volunteers in a community garden — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 01:30 PM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Painted Edges: Gestalte deine Buchschnitte! Halloween Spezial

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

From €8

Fri, Oct 23

Natanya

Cologne

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Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 08:15 PM

Fischer & Jung Theater - Mädelsabend · Oct 23

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €40

Sat, Oct 24

1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04

RheinEnergieStadion · Cologne

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Fiddle and guitar players at a pub table in warm light — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 07:30 PM

La noche del Tango - "Wenn Engel mit dem Teufel Tango tanzen"

St. Gereon Kirche · Cologne

From €43

Rail of period costumes in a theatre costume department — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 08:15 PM

Fischer & Jung Theater - Mädelsabend · Oct 24

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €40

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