Waves of rage: Cologne’s new punk rock scene
Since the pandemic, a new punk movement has been taking shape in Cologne. Bands such as Pogendroblem, The Red Flags and Grenzkontrolle are at the forefront of a sound that is political, fearless, feminist and unapologetically loud.
In love with Ehrenfeld: on a walk with Malou Lovis Kreyelkamp
Malou Lovis is one of the most exciting German singers in recent years – and her career began in Ehrenfeld. On a coffee-fuelled Veedel walk, tinged with nostalgia, she shows us her favourite local spots.
Beyond lit.COLOGNE – 8 events celebrating literature across the city
Fancy some literature on stage? From 7 to 22 March, lit.COLOGNE 2026 takes over the city. But Cologne’s literary game is strong all year round – here are events that go beyond classic readings. At some, you can even take the stage yourself.


