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

Sat, Dec 12 · 03:30 PM

1. FC Köln vs RB Leipzig

RheinEnergieStadion · Cologne

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Field Commander C. - The songs of Leonard Cohen

St. Heribert Kirche · Cologne

From €47

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:00 PM

Bam 밤 – für violette Nächte · Dec 12

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:15 PM

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

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

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

Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM

Medden us dem Levve - Weihnachtstön

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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

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

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

Tue, Dec 15 · 08:15 PM

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

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Flamenco dancer in a red dress with guitarists — 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

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

Wed, Dec 16 · 08:00 PM

Giora Feidman - For a Better World - Giora Feidman Trio

Gürzenich · Cologne

From €40

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

Wed, Dec 16 · 08:15 PM

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

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Ibeyi

Wed, Dec 16 · 09:00 PM

Ibeyi

Cologne

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Contemporary dancers moving on a stage in blue light — AI-generated illustration

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

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

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:00 PM

Das letzte Band - Premiere

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €25

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

Thu, Dec 17 · 08:15 PM

Sia Korthaus - Oh Pannenbaum

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Solo dancer performing in a spotlight on a dark stage — 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

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

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

THE GREGORIAN VOICES - Gregorianik meets Pop - Zur Weihnachtszeit

Auferstehungskirche Ostheim · Cologne

From €28

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

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:30 PM

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

Essigfabrik · Cologne

From €34

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

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:30 PM

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

Pfarrkirche St. Gereon · Cologne

From €35

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

Fri, Dec 18 · 08:00 PM

Das letzte Band

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €25

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

Fri, Dec 18 · 08:15 PM

Kay Ray - Kay Ray Show

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

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

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:00 PM

HALLER - Live in Köln

Gebäude 9 · Cologne

From €36

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

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:15 PM

Thomas Freitag - Rückzug über die Minen der Ebene

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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

Sun, Dec 20 · 12:00 PM

Tina Teubner & Ben Süverkrüp - Stille Nacht bis es kracht

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

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 · 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

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

Tue, Dec 22 · 07:30 PM

Congress for Future - Premiere · Dec 22

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

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

Tue, Dec 22 · 08:00 PM

Erdmöbel - Weihnachtstour 2026

GLORIA · Cologne

From €34

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

Wed, Dec 23 · 07:30 PM

Congress for Future - Premiere · Dec 23

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

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

Wed, Dec 23 · 08:15 PM

Gude Leude - Gude Weihnacht

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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

Sun, Dec 27 · 07:00 PM

Ferdinand Hoffmann & FOXEE - DIVA E DIVO IN CONCERT - A Story Concert and Vocal Theatre

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €37

Aerial view of a festival crowd filling a sunlit town square lined with arcaded buildings and white tents — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28 · 08:00 PM

The Magic of Hans Zimmer - The Concert - Cinema Festival Symphonics

Palladium · Cologne

From €53

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

Mon, Dec 28 · 08:15 PM

Mark Zak - Back to USSR. Warum ich nicht in den Krieg zog - unnostalgisches Stand-up

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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

Tue, Dec 29 · 03:00 PM

Zauberflöte - für die ganze Familie - mit Erzähler

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €31

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

Tue, Dec 29 · 07:30 PM

Congress for Future - Premiere · Dec 29

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

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

Wed, Dec 30 · 05:00 PM

Schwanensee - Ballettmärchen mit Erzähler

Theater am Tanzbrunnen · Cologne

From €31

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

Wed, Dec 30 · 07:30 PM

Kafka – in falschen Händen · Dec 30

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Wed, Dec 30 · 07:30 PM

Zeitlupe - der kabarettistische Jahresrückblick · Dec 30

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

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

Wed, Dec 30 · 08:15 PM

Robert Griess - das Beste kommt zum Schluss

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

Kanii

Postponed

Rescheduled · new date to be confirmed

Kanii

Cologne

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

Thu, Dec 31 · 05:00 PM

Das Ballroom Sündikat - Let's have a Party - Die Silvesterparty mit dem Ballroom Sündikat

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €50

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

Thu, Dec 31 · 05:00 PM

Zeitlupe - der kabarettistische Jahresrückblick · Dec 31

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €39

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

Thu, Dec 31 · 07:30 PM

Kafka – in falschen Händen · Dec 31

orangerie theater · Cologne

From €19

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

Sat, Jan 2 · 08:15 PM

Gregor Pallast - Pallast der Republik

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

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

Sat, Jan 2 · 08:30 PM

Zeitlupe - der kabarettistische Jahresrückblick · Jan 2

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

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

Sun, Jan 3 · 07:00 PM

Benjamin Eisenberg & Gäste - Neujahrskabarett - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €32

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

Sun, Jan 3 · 08:30 PM

Zeitlupe - der kabarettistische Jahresrückblick · Jan 3

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €24

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

Mon, Jan 4 · 03:30 PM

DER NUSSKNACKER -

Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz · Cologne

From €50

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

Mon, Jan 4 · 07:00 PM

DIE NEUE HEINZ ERHARDT REVUE - Patrick L. Schmitz & Ensemble

Palladium · Cologne

From €49

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

Tue, Jan 5 · 07:00 PM

Eiskönigin 1 & 2 - Musik-Show auf Eis

Palladium · Cologne

From €50

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

Tue, Jan 5 · 08:15 PM

Ningel & Garrecht - Viva la Reklamation - KölnPremiere

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

Guitarist silhouetted against red stage lights with hands raised in the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Jan 6 · 08:00 PM

GÖTZ WIDMANN - 50 Jahre Erster Vollrausch

GLORIA · Cologne

From €30

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

Wed, Jan 6 · 08:00 PM

Schwanensee - Royal Classical Ballet

Palladium · Cologne

From €51

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

Thu, Jan 7 · 08:00 PM

heavytones - 25 JAHRE - Die Tour

GLORIA · Cologne

From €45

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

Thu, Jan 7 · 08:15 PM

Christian Schulte-Loh - Import Export

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €31

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

Fri, Jan 8 · 08:15 PM

CALVERO - Vom Himmel, das Blau - Uraufführung

Senftöpfchen-Theater · Cologne

From €34

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

Fri, Jan 8 · 08:30 PM

Rock´n Read - Rock´n Read Januarausgabe

Klüngelpütz Kabarett &Theater · Cologne

From €18

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

Sat, Jan 9 · 03:30 PM

1. FC Köln vs SC Freiburg

RheinEnergieStadion · Cologne

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