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Things to do in Cologne, October 2026

Browse 95 upcoming events and things to do in Cologne during October 2026. Venues include Carlswerk Victoria, Senftöpfchen-Theater, Kammermusiksaal der Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. Highlights include King Woman, Parra For Cuva - Nacar Tour 2026, Stephan Bauer - Am Ende der Nerven...und noch so viel Ehe übrig and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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

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

Cologne · FRÜH "Em Jan von Werth"Thu, Oct 22Food & Drink

🎟️ From €90

Charlie Jeer

Charlie Jeer

Cologne · Yard ClubThu, Oct 22Music

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STOPPOK - RUND-Reise - die Band-Tour 2026

STOPPOK - RUND-Reise - die Band-Tour 2026

Cologne · GLORIA TheaterThu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From €45

Jens Heinrich Claassen - Keine Ursache

Jens Heinrich Claassen - Keine Ursache

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From €31

Natanya

Natanya

CologneFri, Oct 23Music

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Fischer & Jung Theater - Mädelsabend

Fischer & Jung Theater - Mädelsabend · Oct 23

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From €40

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

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

Cologne · St Gereon KircheSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From €43

Fischer & Jung Theater - Mädelsabend

Fischer & Jung Theater - Mädelsabend · Oct 24

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From €40

Theater Blickwechsel - Nulli & Priesemut

Theater Blickwechsel - Nulli & Priesemut

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterSun, Oct 25Family Friendly

🎟️ From €19

EVE - Scorpion Tour

EVE - Scorpion Tour

CologneSun, Oct 25Music

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Dan Whitlam

Dan Whitlam

CologneMon, Oct 26Music

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A live music performance.

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT - INNERN 2026

Cologne · EssigfabrikMon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From €40

TEENAGE FANCLUB - Tour 2026

TEENAGE FANCLUB - Tour 2026

Cologne · Gebäude 9Mon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From €38

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

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

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterMon, Oct 26Culture & Art

🎟️ From €37

The Bausa

The Bausa

CologneTue, Oct 27Music

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Matt Hansen

Matt Hansen

CologneTue, Oct 27Music

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UCHE YARA - BODYSCANNER Tour 2026

UCHE YARA - BODYSCANNER Tour 2026

Cologne · JakiTue, Oct 27Music

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A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

extrembequem - Live Podcast

Cologne · GloriaTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From €37

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

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

Cologne · Ostermann SaalTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From €40

Kelela - new avatar live

Kelela - new avatar live

CologneWed, Oct 28Music

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Rebecca Pap - Azizam - KölnPremiere

Rebecca Pap - Azizam - KölnPremiere

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterWed, Oct 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From €29

Lip Critic

Lip Critic

CologneThu, Oct 29Music

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NEUNUNDNEUNZIG - Nichts Für Immer Tour

NEUNUNDNEUNZIG - Nichts Für Immer Tour

CologneThu, Oct 29Music

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Jero19 - Tour von Seite

Jero19 - Tour von Seite

CologneThu, Oct 29Music

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Mundstuhl - „Wir kommen!“

Mundstuhl - „Wir kommen!“

Cologne · EltzhofThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From €38

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

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

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From €32

Westside Cowboy

Westside Cowboy

CologneFri, Oct 30Music

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THIZZY52 - BLOCKKIDS TOUR 2026

THIZZY52 - BLOCKKIDS TOUR 2026

CologneFri, Oct 30Music

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ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

CologneFri, Oct 30Music

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Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour

Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour

Cologne · Theater am TanzbrunnenFri, Oct 30Music

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

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

Cologne · Thalia Mayersche BuchhandlungFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From €15

Cologne Comedy Festival: Mathias Tretter - Souverän

Cologne Comedy Festival: Mathias Tretter - Souverän

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From €33

A family-friendly day out.

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

Cologne · Senftöpfchen-TheaterSat, Oct 31Family Friendly

🎟️ From €19

The Home Team - The Crucible of Life European Tour 2026

The Home Team - The Crucible of Life European Tour 2026

CologneSat, Oct 31Music

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A live music performance.

MYLES SANKO

Cologne · StadtgartenTue, Oct 27Music

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🎟️ From €28

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