Cologne is celebrating 25 years of NightWash: A comedy spectacle in the Tanzbrunnen!

Cologne is celebrating 25 years of NightWash: A comedy spectacle in the Tanzbrunnen!

What a happy evening at the Tanzbrunnen in Cologne! On Friday, June 27, 2025, the well-known comedy show NightWash celebrated its 25th anniversary with a fantastic anniversary show. Over 25 talented comedians, including some who are very popular today, shared the stage and provided plenty of laughs. The event was moderated by Toni Bauer, who knew how to actively involve the audience right from the start Review online reported.

A varied program that lasted over three hours offered a successful mix of enjoyment and fine humor. Bastian Bielendorfer explained the hobby horsing trend in a humorous way, while Mirja Bös told ambiguous stories from her sauna visits. Atze Schröder delivered acting performances by imitating “The Lion King” and “Herbert Grönemeyer”, which caused the audience to burst out laughing. These highlights are just a few of the many anecdotes the comedians shared on this special evening.

The core of NightWash

The roots of NightWash go back to Klaus-Jürgen “Knacki” Deuser, who launched the show 25 years ago to offer young talent a platform. The first recording took place in a laundromat in the Belgian Quarter - today the Tanzbrunnen is in a completely different league. The inventor still has a positive influence on the comedy scene today and expressed his wish to be part of the 50th anniversary NightWash informed. By the way, the recording of the anniversary show will be broadcast on RTL2 on July 16th at 8:15 p.m.

The audience was treated to an exciting variety of acts: In addition to those already mentioned, Isabel Meili, Markus Krebs and many others also introduced themselves to the audience. They have all benefited from NightWash in recent years and can look back on stellar careers.
Özcan Coşar, another popular comedian, pointed out that comedians have to constantly create new jokes, while musicians can often repeat their repertoire for years - an interesting observation that illustrates the pressures of the industry.

Humor is needed everywhere

Stand-up comedy has developed enormously in Germany in recent years. There are more and more events that offer new talent the opportunity to present themselves. People like Hans Thalhammer have taken up the cause and are organizing events like “Ja&Weiter”, where everyone can perform for seven minutes in a relaxed atmosphere. A nice way to promote respect for the artists, like Standup comedians reported.

The comedy scene is likely to become even more diverse in the future, and NightWash remains an important part of it, providing a stage for both popular comedians and emerging talent. It remains to be seen which new faces will take the stage in the coming years!