Events in Cologne — November 2026

November 2026: events in Cologne.

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Top picks for November 2026

109 events are listed in Cologne. These are the ones we'd start with.

Shoppers browsing an indoor Christmas craft market — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Nov 16 – Wed, Dec 23

Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral

Roncalliplatz (Cologne Cathedral) · Cologne

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Colourful carnival parade costumes — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Nov 11

Cologne Carnival Season Opening (11.11)

Cologne

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Thu, Nov 26

Noah Kahan - The Great Divide Tour

Cologne

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Mon, Nov 23

Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour

Cologne

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Empty comedy club stage with a microphone and stool under a spotlight — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: René Steinberg - Rebellion und Trallafitti - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Fri, Nov 20

SON MIEUX - 24 Hours - EU Album Tour

Cologne

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

Sat, Nov 7 · 07:30 PM

THE HOWLERS - EU Album Tour

YUCA · Cologne

From €27

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

Mon, Nov 23 · 07:00 PM

Gina de L´Amore - Gina's Christmas Comedy Show - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €37

Sun, Nov 1

SPORTS

Yard Club · Cologne

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Guests dining in a gilded ballroom with a live performance — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 26 · 07:00 PM

La Petite Détective - Immersives Dinner - 3D Krimidinner - Kulinarischer Genuss und garantierte Unterhaltung

the Green · Cologne

From €100

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Two people toasting with mugs of mulled wine — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Nov 16 – Wed, Dec 23

Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral

Roncalliplatz (Cologne Cathedral) · Cologne

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Child at a hands-on water play exhibit in a science centre — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM

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

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Sun, Nov 1 · 06:00 PM

SEOM TOUR 2026 - ESSENZ

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €43

Sun, Nov 1

SPORTS

Yard Club · Cologne

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Audience silhouettes facing a small club stage with a microphone and stool — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Nov 2 · 07:00 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Matthias Ningel - Harmonie

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Mon, Nov 2

Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour

Cologne

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Mon, Nov 2

The Fray - Autumn Light Tour

Cologne

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Mon, Nov 2

Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor Tour

Cologne

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Costumed performer among guests at a candlelit dinner in a grand hall — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Nov 3 · 07:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen · Nov 3

FRÜH "Em Jan von Werth" · Cologne

From €90

Tue, Nov 3

Beni Weber - Live Tour 2026

Wohnzimmer · Cologne

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Tue, Nov 3 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Olaf Bossi - Generation XY: Die 80er, die 90er und das Leben heute - Die Comedy-Show von Olaf Bossi

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Tue, Nov 3

My First Time

Cologne

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

Wed, Nov 4 · 12:00 PM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Der kleine Papagei Pipp auf der Suche nach dem Karneval

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

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Wed, Nov 4

Tokyo Tea Room

Yard Club · Cologne

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Wed, Nov 4 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Piero Masztalerz - Halt die Fresse, Rapunzel!

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Live band on stage with confetti and warm lights over the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 5 · 07:30 PM

Vivaldi - Die vier Jahreszeiten - Vivaldi - Die Vier Jahreszeiten

Trinitatiskirche · Cologne

From €45

Rooftop concert at sunset with a city skyline behind — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 5 · 08:00 PM

FATCAT - FOREVER Tour 2026

JAKI · Cologne

From €29

Empty raked seating in a studio theatre with light across the stage floor — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 5 · 08:00 PM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Judith Merchant Aprikosenkind

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

From €18

Thu, Nov 5 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Lucy van Kuhl - Geschickt verpackt - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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

Fri, Nov 6 · 08:00 PM

Dirty Three

Gebäude 9 · Cologne

From €42

Fri, Nov 6 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: René Steinberg - Rebellion und Trallafitti - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6 · 08:30 PM

Rock´n Read - Rock´n Read Novemberausgabe

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €18

Sat, Nov 7 · 07:30 PM

THE HOWLERS - EU Album Tour

YUCA · Cologne

From €27

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

Sat, Nov 7 · 08:00 PM

Reis Against The Spülmachine - Tourlaub

Gloria Köln · Cologne

From €33

Sat, Nov 7 · 08:15 PM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Eva Eiselt - JETZT oder SIE. Das Ende des PatriarChats - du hast die Gruppe verlassen

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM

Cologne Comedy Festival: Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Fridolino in Köln - eine musikalische Entdeckungsreise für Kinder ab 5 Jahren und die ganze Familie

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

Three runners seen from behind on a hill trail above a misty valley at dawn — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Nov 8

1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen

RheinEnergieStadion · Cologne

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Macro of piano hammers and strings — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Nov 8 · 08:00 PM

LONG DISTANCE CALLING - The Phantom Void - Catch 22 Agency präsentiert

Theater am Tanzbrunnen Köln · Cologne

From €55

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

Mon, Nov 9 · 07:00 PM

Konrad Beikircher - Arrivederci

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Mon, Nov 9

Ulle & Rick - Live auf Tour 2026

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

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

Tue, Nov 10 · 08:00 PM

Mothers Finest - Goody 2 Shoes & the Filthy Beast Tour 2026

Essigfabrik · Cologne

From €56

Tue, Nov 10

Haute & Freddy

Cologne

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Wed, Nov 11

Cologne Carnival Season Opening (11.11)

Cologne

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Wed, Nov 11

Ash - 1977 30th Anniversary Tour

Cologne

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Wed, Nov 11 · 08:15 PM

De Kallendresser & Überraschungsgäste - Dat fing ich su schön vum Här Ostermann. 150 Jahre Willi Ostermann - Premiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

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

Thu, Nov 12 · 07:00 PM

Alice im Wunderland - Circus Show für die ganze Familie

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €62

Thu, Nov 12 · 08:00 PM

Ich - Premiere

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 12 · 08:15 PM

Bell Book & Candle - Tour Exclusive 2025

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €56

Fri, Nov 13

Kelsey Lu - So Help Me God Tour

Cologne

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Fri, Nov 13 · 08:00 PM

Thalia Mayersche Köln (VST 139105834) - Was bisher geschah (En familie I)

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

From €10

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

Fri, Nov 13 · 08:00 PM

Ich · Nov 13

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Fri, Nov 13 · 08:15 PM

Werner Koczwara - Am 8. Tag schuf Gott den Rechtsanwalt

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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

Fri, Nov 13 · 08:30 PM

#reporterleben - #reporterleben

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €18

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

Sat, Nov 14 · 01:00 PM

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

Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung · Cologne

From €8

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

Sat, Nov 14 · 06:00 PM

Ich · Nov 14

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Acoustic guitarist playing to a small audience in a cafe — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 14 · 07:30 PM

OUR PROMISE - FEARLESS TOUR 2026 - Monster Artist & Catch 22 Proudly presents

Essigfabrik · Cologne

From €34

Mime performer on a sunny square watched by a crowd from behind — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 14 · 08:15 PM

Marco Tschirpke - Kalender, deine Tage sind gezählt!

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Fridolino Al(l)aaf - Für Menschen ab 4 Jahren - Premiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

Sun, Nov 15

Artemas - LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour

Cologne

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Mon, Nov 16 · 08:00 PM

Martin Suter - Ein und Alles - Premieren-Tournee zum neuen Roman 2026

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €45

Tue, Nov 17 · 07:00 PM

Das Kriminal Dinner - Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen - Saison 2026 - Das Kriminal Dinner - Krimidinner mit Kitzel für Nerven und Gaumen · Nov 17

FRÜH "Em Jan von Werth" · Cologne

From €90

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

Tue, Nov 17 · 07:30 PM

Die Brausen - Die MS Dauerwelle der Brausen entert das Senftöpfchen – Seegang garantiert!

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €29

Tue, Nov 17 · 07:30 PM

Raffaele Casarano - European Live Tour

Garagen Club Köln · Cologne

From €21

Tue, Nov 17

glaive - God Save The Three Tour

Cologne

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Tue, Nov 17

KING NO-ONE - The Burden Of Empathy Tour 2026

Cologne

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Wed, Nov 18 · 08:15 PM

Anka Zink - K.O. Komplimente - schlag sie durch die Blume

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Thu, Nov 19

Mietze Conte

Garagen · Cologne

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Thu, Nov 19 · 08:00 PM

Daheim - Premiere

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Thu, Nov 19 · 08:15 PM

Peter Vollmer - Frauen verblühen, Männer verduften - die Jubiläumsshow - Das Gastspiel wurde leider abgesagt

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 20 · 07:00 PM

Smile and Burn + PLAIINS + THE PILL - Happy Place Tour

Helios 37 · Cologne

From €35

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Indoor season returns

November is firmly an indoor month in most served markets — concerts, comedy and theatre dominate as the first holiday markets begin to appear.

Catch a concert, comedy night or theatre show indoors
Look for the first Christmas and holiday markets opening this month
Book ahead for December's festive programming before it sells out