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Cologne celebrates: marathon, fair and big events on the unity weekend!
Experience the fair in Junkersdorf from October 3rd to 7th, 2025 with attractions and a colorful program for the whole family!
Cologne celebrates: marathon, fair and big events on the unity weekend!
From October 3rd to 5th, 2025, an exciting long weekend will be celebrated in Cologne, on which the Day of German Unity offers a corresponding highlight. Various events attract Cologne residents and guests to the city, and there is something for every taste. In the midst of these festivities, theCologne Marathonparticularly prominent.
The marathon starts onSunday October 5th, on Opladener Straße in front of the Messe/Deutz train station. Different distances are offered: the classic marathon with 42 km, the half marathon with 21 km, as well as relay races and even a children's race. Spectators can cheer on the runners free of charge along the route, while sufficient water and fruit are provided for the athletes at the refreshment points. Road closures are expected, so plan your journey well. The Running Expo trade fair will also take place on October 3rd and 4th at Motorworld Cologne, where everything revolves around running and insider tips for marathon fans will be given.
Diverse event program
The long weekend in Cologne has even more to offer:Kölle singswill be a rousing sing-along event onSunday, October 5th, at 6 p.m. in the Lanxess Arenacarried out. This is an opportunity to sing Cologne songs with Björn Heuser and other guests. It all started in 2016 to celebrate his 20th stage anniversary, but the great demand meant that the event was continued. In 2018, a new record was set here with over 20,000 fellow singers, which shows the popularity. Björn Heuser himself is enthusiastic about the popularity and participation of families who keep Cologne customs and language alive.
The entrance fees forKölle singsStart at a reasonable 19.80 euros and promise an unforgettable evening. The concept is to promote Cologne culture and reach people's hearts - and that seems to be working, because it's not for nothing that the event is considered one of the most popular in the region.
Other highlights of the city
The city also offers a colorful mix of festivals and markets. TheFair in Junkersdorfwill take place at the fairground from Friday, October 3rd to Tuesday, October 7th. Exciting attractions such as bumper cars and children's carousels await visitors here. Admission is free and a family day with discounts rounds off the program.
ThePerforming Arts Festivalin the Heating Power Plant South is also worth a visit: on Thursday, October 2nd to Friday, October 3rd, over 50 Cologne theater groups will present their performances. A ticket costs 16.50 euros.
In addition, it loadsOpen Philharmonicon Friday, October 3rd for free concerts in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, while numerous flea markets will take place on the Rhine promenade on all three days between October 3rd and 5th. Every age will find something here, from treasures at the flea market in the old town to a girls' flea market edition in the Cologne Arcaden.
Don't miss this varied program! Whether you are interested in culture, sport or just socializing, Cologne has something to offer for everyone. Other events throughout North Rhine-Westphalia are also on 24RHINE to find.