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Cologne in celebration mode: Amphi Festival and Rhine Bank Festival tempt!
Discover the highlights of the gourmet and evening market in Sülz on July 18, 2025, accompanied by exciting events in Cologne.
Cologne in celebration mode: Amphi Festival and Rhine Bank Festival tempt!
The weekend in Cologne from July 18th to 20th, 2025 promises to be full of joy of life and exciting events. When temperatures exceed 20 degrees, the city offers a colorful program that has something for every taste. This is for music and party lovers Amphi Festival an absolute highlight.
The Amphi Festival celebrates its 19th birthday on July 19th and 20th in the Tanzbrunnen. Fans of the black scene will get their money's worth here. Music genres such as Electronic Body Music (EBM), electropop, dark wave and gothic rock are on the program. The Festival popular with many visitors features a variety of bands including Oomph!, Lord of the Lost and VNV Nation, to name a few. The festival site also offers a bar with a view of Cologne Cathedral and numerous food stalls.
A diverse supporting program
But that's not all: the Rhine embankment festival draws guests to the Rhine embankment promenade in the old town on July 18th from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on July 19th and 20th. Admission is free, and culinary delicacies such as flamed salmon, wine and designer pieces await visitors here. On the same day it also takes place Gourmet and evening market in Sülz instead, where you can feast and browse between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
For music lovers, there are also a number of other events on July 18th, including a Enter Shikari concert at 6 p.m. at the Südbrücke and the show “Cinderella. The 80s Show” at 7:30 p.m. in the Volksbühne at Rudolfplatz. Whether cabaret, variety show or a multimedia experience like “Monet’s Garden” – Cologne has something to offer for everyone this weekend.
The outlook on the festival
As the organizers of the Amphi Festival confirm, the Preparations pushed ahead at full speed. Due to the low water level of the Rhine, the jetty had to be relocated. This detail shows that the organizers are doing everything they can to offer festival goers a great experience. The anticipation for the event is palpable and promises to be a social gathering and a top musical event.
In addition, Sunday shopping will take place across the entire North Rhine-Westphalia region on July 20th, so that shops will also benefit and there will be the opportunity to enjoy the city to the fullest. This weekend is a very special event in Cologne's events calendar, and everyone shouldn't miss the opportunity!