Events in Cologne — October 2026

October 2026: events in Cologne.

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Mon, Oct 19

Darren Kiely - The Space Between Dreams Tour

Cologne

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — 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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Wed, Oct 21 · 08:15 PM

Sekt and the City - Frisch geföhnt und flach gelegt

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

A plated dish garnished with fresh herbs in sharp focus on a candlelit table, with diners as dark blurred silhouettes and warm bokeh lights behind. — 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

Acoustic guitarist playing to a small audience in a cafe — 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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Thu, Oct 22 · 08:15 PM

Jens Heinrich Claassen - Keine Ursache

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

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

From £154Resale

Close view of a mixing desk with glowing faders and knobs and a blurred band on a blue-lit stage behind — 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

Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM

Theater Blickwechsel - Nulli & Priesemut

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Sun, Oct 25 · 06:00 PM

Konzertlesung Ingeborg Bachmann | Das Buch Goldmann - orangerie theater

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €18

Sun, Oct 25

EVE - Scorpion Tour

Cologne

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Open instrument case on cobbles with blurred passers-by — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Oct 26 · 07:30 PM

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT - INNERN 2026

Essigfabrik · Cologne

From €40

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

Mon, Oct 26 · 08:00 PM

TEENAGE FANCLUB - Tour 2026

Gebäude 9 · Cologne

From €38

Mon, Oct 26

Dan Whitlam

Cologne

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Mon, Oct 26 · 08:15 PM

Sarah Barelly - Hits, Flirts & andere Un-an-nehm-lich-keiten! - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €37

Mon, Oct 26 · 09:30 PM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Sarah J. Maas ACOTAR 6 – Die Release-Nacht bei Thalia

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

From €10

Tue, Oct 27 · 12:01 AM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Sarah J. Maas ACOTAR 6 – Mitternachtsverkauf

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

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Tue, Oct 27 · 07:30 PM

extrembequem - Live Podcast

Gloria · Cologne

From €37

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

Tue, Oct 27

MYLES SANKO

Stadtgarten · Cologne

From €28

Tue, Oct 27

The Bausa

Cologne

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Tue, Oct 27

Matt Hansen

Cologne

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Tue, Oct 27 · 08:00 PM

KLAUS GRILLT - Die völlig unkorrekte Grillshow (ohne Grill)!

Ostermann Saal · Cologne

From €40

Tue, Oct 27

UCHE YARA - BODYSCANNER Tour 2026

Jaki · Cologne

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Tue, Oct 27 · 08:15 PM

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

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €29

Wed, Oct 28 · 08:15 PM

Rebecca Pap - Azizam - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €29

Wed, Oct 28

Kelela - new avatar live

Cologne

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Thu, Oct 29

NEUNUNDNEUNZIG - Nichts Für Immer Tour

Cologne

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Thu, Oct 29

Jero19 - Tour von Seite

Cologne

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Thu, Oct 29

Lip Critic

Cologne

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Thu, Oct 29 · 08:00 PM

Mundstuhl - „Wir kommen!“

Eltzhof · Cologne

From €38

Audience seated on mismatched wooden chairs seen from behind in a narrow pub back room strung with bulb lights, a performer at the far end — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Maladée - Voilà, da bin isch!

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Fri, Oct 30

Westside Cowboy

Cologne

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Fri, Oct 30

ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

Cologne

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Fri, Oct 30

THIZZY52 - BLOCKKIDS TOUR 2026

Cologne

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Fri, Oct 30

Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

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Wooden lectern in a bookshop with listeners on folding chairs seen from behind, warm lamp glow — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 · 08:00 PM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Lesung mit Kyra Groh: "The Peppermint Hot Chocolate Dilemma"

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

From €15

Audience facing a lone stool and microphone at a comedy night — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Mathias Tretter - Souverän

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €33

Sat, Oct 31 · 03:00 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Engel&Esel - Produktionen - Remmidemmi unter Baum Nr. 5

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

Sat, Oct 31

The Home Team - The Crucible of Life European Tour 2026

Cologne

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