Weekend trip: Südstadt, Ehrenfeld and family festivals await you!

Weekend trip: Südstadt, Ehrenfeld and family festivals await you!

The anticipation in Cologne is increasing because there is a lot on the agenda for the coming weekend! With bright weather that is perfect for outdoor activities, the people of Cologne can look forward to a colorful range of events. On June 14th and 15th, the Südstadtfest takes place around the Severinstorburg, where a great program with live acts, street food and a children's area awaits visitors. Over 100 stands from manufacturers and dealers ensure that there is something for everyone. Hella Horstendahl from 24rhein reports that Bonner Straße between Bonner Wall and Chlodwigplatz will become a pulsating festival mile during the festival!

But the sweet life in Cologne is not just limited to the southern part of the city. From June 13th to 15th, the Ehrenfeld Grape and Hop Festival on Neptunplatz is a paradise for wine and beer lovers. Here you can spend enjoyable hours with live music and authentic gastronomic offerings. At the same time, the Lindenthaler Family and Veedels Festival at Karl-Schwering-Platz invites you, which offers something for every taste: from music to culinary delicacies to a Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Holweide Festival also attracts large crowds from June 13th to 15th, as it marks the 100th anniversary of the citizens' association with an open-air festival and a colorful family program.

Music and entertainment

Music lovers won't miss out either! On June 14th, the hip-hop and trap atmosphere will emerge from the loudspeakers at the Hype Festival in Cologne's Youth Park and the Dünnwald Music Night is also on the program with performances by various bands and musicians. On June 15th, the E-Werk will be the venue for The Streets' concert, while the Sub.Kult Day Festival will feature diverse sounds on both days at Niehler Freiheit. And for all sports enthusiasts there is even a Handball Champions League on the same weekend, which invites you to the opening party in the Lanxess Arena.

Exciting activities are also planned for the little ones in the family. On June 15th there will be a children's flea market in Ehrenfeld and the Cologne Children's Sports Festival at the Müngersdorf Sports Park will provide a sporting variety. In the spring season, the Midsommar celebration on June 14th in Gotland should not be missed, which celebrates the beginning of summer, while Jeck provides cheerful entertainment in Sunnesching at the Tanzbrunnen.

Special festivals in the city

The Africologne Festival starts in the previous week from June 11th to 22nd with an exciting mix of theater, dance, music and film from various African countries. This cultural diversity will entertain the people of Cologne in a special way and promote friendship with the cities.

Numerous other events are planned for the next few weeks, such as the Midsummer Festival in the Rheinauhafen and the street festival in the Agnesviertel in August. The people of Cologne can also look forward to the big CSD street festival at the beginning of July, where more than a million guests are expected.

So if you want to spend the weekend in Cologne, you have more than enough choice! Whether you enjoy the festivities with live music or feast on street food, the cheerful atmosphere and great events promise an unforgettable experience. Further information can be found at 24rhein, which also offers current weather forecasts for the events. If you would like to find out more about the festivals and celebrations in the city, you can visit Köln.de.