05/11/2026 – 08/11/2026 · Koelnmesse
Each year, ART COLOGNE brings together galleries, collectors, and art lovers from around the world for an international fair devoted to modern and contemporary art. Held at the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds in Köln-Deutz, the four-day event offers a broad look at current art-market trends and the chance to discover work from established names and emerging artists.
11/11/2026
Cologne kicks off its carnival season on 11 November at 11:11 a.m. The celebrations begin in the Old Town and then continue in numerous bars and clubs across the city.
16/11/2026 – 23/12/2026 · Friesenplatz
Cologne's yearly Christmas market welcomes LGBTQ visitors, their friends and anyone with an open mind. Guests can enjoy bratwurst and hot mulled wine punch while taking in live stage shows.
17/11/2026 – 22/11/2026
Bear Pride Cologne is a yearly international gathering for bears and their admirers. The week brings together parties, evenings in local bars, sauna sessions and sightseeing tours, and it features the Mr. Bear Germany contest.
21/11/2026 · Schrotty
PIPE is a large men-only party held as part of Bear Pride Cologne. Guests can dance across two floors of electro and pop music, with DJs including Andy RX and Maik Conrath. Tickets start at 30 € and include a shuttle bus.
29/11/2026 · Nachtflug
Naughty returns for a St. Nicholas Edition in Cologne, a gay party dedicated to house and techno. DJs Farius, Chris Bekker and Max Del Principe take over the decks at Nachtflug. It kicks off right after the Greenkomm Party wraps up. Tickets start at 22 €.
30/01/2027 · Palladium
Sticks & Stones Köln 2027 is an international job and career fair for LGBTIQ people and their allies. Held at the Palladium in Cologne, it gives attendees a chance to connect with employers and explore career opportunities in an inclusive setting.
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