Cologne’s film festivals 2026: popcorn, premieres and big screen buzz
As a major media city, Cologne hosts a wide variety of film festivals every year, with films and series taking centre stage. From international arthouse productions and investigative documentaries with feminist perspectives to bold queer storytelling, the city’s festivals show just how diverse, layered and thought-provoking moving images can be today.
Brunch, when you’re ready: breakfast for sleepyheads
Woke up late but still hungry? We got you! Just because you hit snooze five times doesn’t mean you have to miss out on omelettes, waffles or porridge. Here are some cool late brunch spots in Cologne.
B2B sets and basslines: Cologne’s club scene is in E.P.I.Q. fever
8 DJs, 1 mission: to make Cologne move. E.P.I.Q. light up the dancefloor – while pushing for a more diverse and fair club culture.
A fusion of beats, resistance and queer culture: highlights to watch out for at Cologne Pride 2025
From the Drag Festival to the Dyke* March: 2025 will once again see Cologne transformed into a vibrant Pride capital. Read on to find out what’s happening during the CSD season – with highlights including queer parties, safe spaces and cultural events.
Six top spots for top wines in Cologne
From natural wine in the Ehrenfeld neighbourhood to a French surprise menu in the Belgian Quarter: if you’re looking for something special, look no further than these six wine bars in Cologne.
Pop, pictures and people – discover the real Cologne at these six festivals
Beats by the lake, queer performances in Ehrenfeld, wakeboarding to electro sounds: you won’t want to miss these festivals!
Music producer Bazzazian: the man with 100 fears
Anyone who’s anyone in Germany’s current hip-hop scene is on Bazzazian’s new album, “100Angst” (“100fear”). We spoke to the producer about his home city of Cologne and the things he fears. And we let you in on whether it’s a good idea to approach him on public transport or not.
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