Events in Cologne — December 2026

December 2026: events in Cologne.

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Top picks for December 2026

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

Thu, Dec 3

Pa Sheehy - The Magic We Found Tour

Cologne

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Mon, Dec 7

NIMO: Home Sweet Home Arena Tour 2026

Cologne

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Tue, Dec 1

HAZEL BRUGGER - Good Evening Europe | Box-Seat

Cologne

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

Wed, Dec 2 · 05:00 PM

Der Nussknacker - Ballettmärchen mit Erzähler - nach P. Tschaikowsky

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €31

Wed, Dec 2

VOILÀ presents MOONBLOOM: Where Music Meets Magic

Cologne

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

Wed, Dec 9 · 07:30 PM

Sack zu 2026 - die Weihnachtsrevue

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

Children seen from behind on picnic blankets near a carousel in a sunny park — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 21 · 04:00 PM

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Weihnachtskonzert

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

Tue, Dec 1

GURRIERS - Nobody's Coming To Save You Tour 2026

Cologne

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Tue, Dec 1

HAZEL BRUGGER - Good Evening Europe | Box-Seat

Cologne

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Tue, Dec 1

James Smith - GOLDEN AGE EUROPE TOUR 2026

Garagen · Cologne

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

Tue, Dec 1 · 08:15 PM

Wilfried Schmickler - Der tut's noch

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

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

Wed, Dec 2 · 05:00 PM

Der Nussknacker - Ballettmärchen mit Erzähler - nach P. Tschaikowsky

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €31

Wed, Dec 2

VOILÀ presents MOONBLOOM: Where Music Meets Magic

Cologne

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Wed, Dec 2 · 08:15 PM

ONKeL fISCH - Onkel Fisch blickt zurück - der satirische Jahresrückblick

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 3 · 08:00 PM

TORI KELLY - God Must Really Love Me Europe Tour

Carlswerk Viktoria Köln · Cologne

From €52

Thu, Dec 3

Pa Sheehy - The Magic We Found Tour

Cologne

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

Thu, Dec 3 · 08:00 PM

MAYBEBOP - Schöner Schein

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €40

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

Thu, Dec 3 · 08:15 PM

Christoph Sieber - Weitermachen!

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

People sitting on a grassy hill watching an open-air concert — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:30 PM

Julia Meladin - Rosarote Mauer Tour 2026

Die Kantine Kulturbetrieb · Cologne

From €45

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 08:15 PM

Lars Redlich - Lars Christmas

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 08:30 PM

Rock´n Read - Rock´n Read Dezemberausgabe

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €18

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 08:15 PM

Jan Preuß - (V)Erzieher - Weihnachtsshow - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

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

Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

Lydie Auvray - Salut! Et merci! (Solo-Konzert)

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Mon, Dec 7

Novulent - Live in Europe 2026

Cologne

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Mon, Dec 7

NIMO: Home Sweet Home Arena Tour 2026

Cologne

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

Mon, Dec 7 · 08:15 PM

Lou´s THE COOL CATS - Christmas Kitsch

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Tue, Dec 8

Ariana Baborie - Toll die Energie!

Gloria · Cologne

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

Wed, Dec 9 · 07:30 PM

Sack zu 2026 - die Weihnachtsrevue

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

Wed, Dec 9

Kodaline - Farewell Tour

Cologne

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Wed, Dec 9

Kristina Bogansky - Play hard

NightWash club · Cologne

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Performer on stage in a large theatre with a full audience — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 9 · 08:15 PM

Maria Vollmer - Plätzchen, Pillen & Posaunen - Weihnachts-Comedy

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Ballroom with parquet floor, set tables and a grand piano on stage — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 10 · 08:00 PM

Bam 밤 – für violette Nächte - Köln - Premiere

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Thu, Dec 10 · 08:15 PM

Konrad Beikircher - Arrivederci

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Fri, Dec 11 · 08:00 PM

Bam 밤 – für violette Nächte · Dec 11

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Fri, Dec 11 · 08:15 PM

Medden us dem Levve - Weihnachtstön · Dec 11

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Runners seen from behind on a grassy ridge trail at sunrise above low mist — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12

1. FC Köln vs RB Leipzig

RheinEnergieStadion · Cologne

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Drummer and bassist performing under green stage light — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Field Commander C. - The songs of Leonard Cohen

St. Heribert Kirche · Cologne

From €47

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:00 PM

Bam 밤 – für violette Nächte · Dec 12

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:15 PM

Schlachtplatte - Die Jahresendabrechnung - mit Gilly Alfeo, Nora Boeckler, Robert Griess und Hosea Ratschiller

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM

Medden us dem Levve - Weihnachtstön · Dec 13

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Sun, Dec 13 · 06:00 PM

Bam 밤 – für violette Nächte · Dec 13

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Mon, Dec 14 · 07:00 PM

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

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €37

Solo dancer performing in a spotlight on a dark stage — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 15 · 07:00 PM

Schwanensee Grand Classic Ballet Die traditionelle Winter-Tournee 26/27 - Schwanensee - Grand Classic Ballet - Die traditionelle Wintertournee

Hotel Maritim · Cologne

From €56

Tue, Dec 15 · 08:15 PM

René Steinberg - Ach, du fröhliche... das Weihnachtsprogramm

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Ballet dancers on a moonlit stage set — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 16 · 04:00 PM

Der Nussknacker Grand Classic Ballet Die traditionelle Winter-Tournee 26/27 - Der Nussknacker - Grand Classic Ballet - Die traditionelle Wintertournee · Dec 16

Hotel Maritim · Cologne

From €56

Concert lights over a large indoor arena audience — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 16 · 08:00 PM

Giora Feidman - For a Better World - Giora Feidman Trio

Gürzenich · Cologne

From €40

Wed, Dec 16 · 08:15 PM

Holger Paetz - So schön war's noch selten! - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Wed, Dec 16

Ibeyi

Cologne

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Thu, Dec 17 · 04:00 PM

Der Nussknacker Grand Classic Ballet Die traditionelle Winter-Tournee 26/27 - Der Nussknacker - Grand Classic Ballet - Die traditionelle Wintertournee · Dec 17

Hotel Maritim · Cologne

From €56

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:00 PM

Das letzte Band - Premiere

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €25

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:15 PM

Sia Korthaus - Oh Pannenbaum

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Flamenco dancer in a red dress with guitarists — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 04:00 PM

Der Nussknacker Grand Classic Ballet Die traditionelle Winter-Tournee 26/27 - Der Nussknacker - Grand Classic Ballet - Die traditionelle Wintertournee · Dec 18

Hotel Maritim · Cologne

From €56

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

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

THE GREGORIAN VOICES - Gregorianik meets Pop - Zur Weihnachtszeit

Auferstehungskirche Ostheim · Cologne

From €28

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

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:30 PM

One Step Closer - A Tribute to Linkin Park - Libby Rockt! Präsentiert

Essigfabrik · Cologne

From €34

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:30 PM

Chris Hopkins´ SWINGING CHRISTMAS - Deutsche und internationale Weihnachtslieder im swingend-eleganten Gewand

Pfarrkirche St. Gereon · Cologne

From €35

Fri, Dec 18 · 08:00 PM

Das letzte Band

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €25

Fri, Dec 18 · 08:15 PM

Kay Ray - Kay Ray Show

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:00 PM

HALLER - Live in Köln

Gebäude 9 · Cologne

From €36

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:15 PM

Thomas Freitag - Rückzug über die Minen der Ebene

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

Sun, Dec 20 · 12:00 PM

Tina Teubner & Ben Süverkrüp - Stille Nacht bis es kracht

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Mon, Dec 21 · 04:00 PM

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Weihnachtskonzert · Dec 21

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

Child with balloons watching a carousel in a park — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 22 · 02:30 PM

Engel&Esel-Produktionen - Weihnachtskonzert · Dec 22

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €19

Singer performing near candlelit dinner tables — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 22 · 07:00 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

Tue, Dec 22 · 07:30 PM

Congress for Future - Premiere · Dec 22

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

Tue, Dec 22 · 08:00 PM

Erdmöbel - Weihnachtstour 2026

GLORIA · Cologne

From €34

Wed, Dec 23 · 07:30 PM

Congress for Future - Premiere · Dec 23

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

Wed, Dec 23 · 08:15 PM

Gude Leude - Gude Weihnacht

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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