Cologne in a festive rush: Experience the Circus Dance Festival and more!

Cologne in a festive rush: Experience the Circus Dance Festival and more!

What's going on in Cologne? The long Pentecost weekend has a lot to offer! From June 6th to 9th, the city's all-round lively atmosphere will be taken to the next level. This weekend is all about sport, art and of course culinary enjoyment.

This is a special highlight Circus Dance Festival 2025, which takes place in the LATIBUL circus area on d. Schanz 6 takes place. Over three days, visitors can experience a varied program that celebrates the diversity of contemporary circus, dance and performance. Various performances are presented under the motto of artistic resistance. Particular attention will be paid to the performances by Mélissa Guex and Julian Vogel, who will delight with their unique art forms. On Sunday, Family Day, little visitors will have snacks and drinks to match the program, and younger talents can look forward to the inspiring sessions in the Latibul Circus Garden.

Sport and fun in the Cologne city forest

The participants also get moving Janus Queer Games and Frontrun, which take place in the Cologne city forest. From June 6th to 9th, all sports enthusiasts can test their strength. To kick things off, the Frontrun will take place on June 7th from 9:30 a.m., and the 5km and 10km routes offer challenges for all fitness levels. If you still want to register, you should hurry up - participation costs 17 euros.

Program items such as brunch on Monday round off the sporting weekend. There is also a colorful celebration on Sunday evening at Gloria! If you would like to combine nature and culture, you will find it here Photoszene Festival Between May 16th and June 15th various exhibitions in Cologne museums and galleries. Entry is free!

Celebrate and enjoy

Another festival that attracts visitors in droves is this Ehrenfelder and Bickendorf Summer Festival at the COTY grounds on June 7th and 8th. Not only is there fine food and great music, but also lots of children's activities. If you're more into live entertainment and a community festival, you should definitely go Cologne Classic & Citizens Festival Stop by the Kriegerplatz in Nippes, which starts on June 8th and 9th. Inline skater races, live music and delicious snack stands are on the program.

Art lovers will also get their money's worth. The nature station and an art exhibition will open in Stammheim Castle Park on June 8th. The event is free to attend from 11:30 a.m. and offers an exciting program of music and magic.

And if you like strolling through the flea markets, you have the opportunity to do so on Sundays and Mondays between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Whether in the Rheinauhafen, Cologne's old town or at the Ikea Butzweiler Hof - you can grab a bargain or two here!

Last but not least, the “Small. Fine. In the Veedel.” Not unmentioned, that will also make waves on Friday from 6 p.m. in the wine and aperitivo bar Rocket. There is simply too much to experience today!