Things to Do in Cologne, Germany

Cologne hosts approximately 1,300 upcoming events, with around 650 scheduled within the next 30 days for its population of about one million people in 2024. Roughly 10 percent of these listings are free to attend. The largest categories include concerts and live music, which account for about 300 events, followed by business networking, theater, workshops, community activities, and sports. Key venues featuring the most listings are the Theater im Walzwerk, LANXESS arena, Goldfinger Club Köln, Lost Level, and Calumet Photo Video Düsseldorf. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Lachkater, Chaos Comedy Club, Cirque du Soleil: OVO, MAMMA MIA! - Das Original-Musical, and Sheila Wolf. Theater and performing arts also represent about 150 events, matching the counts for business networking and workshops. Sports and fitness activities round out the schedule with around 70 options, while community social events number approximately 80. This diverse programme ensures a wide range of choices for visitors planning their month in Cologne.

City facts

Population

1,024,621 (2024)

Area

405 km²

Elevation

59 m

Source: Wikidata