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Cologne Week: Art, music and city council – a fireworks display of events!
On November 3, 2025, important political and cultural events will take place in Cologne, including the constituent meetings and the appearance by Bob Dylan.
Cologne Week: Art, music and city council – a fireworks display of events!
The coming week in Cologne will be dominated by art, politics and music. Special events and meetings will take place across the city, shaping both the cultural and political landscape.
The first constituent meeting of the new city council is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th. Torsten Burmester from the SPD will be sworn in as the new mayor and will chair this important meeting, which begins at 3:30 p.m. The election of deputies is also on the agenda. This is a pivotal moment for the city that will pave the way for future decisions. The district councils also meet in the same week, with meetings in Lindenthal, Ehrenfeld and Rodenkirchen on Monday, followed by the city center and Nippes on Tuesday and Kalk on Wednesday. Mülheim, Chorweiler and Porz will hold their meetings at a later date, which shows how busy the political landscape in Cologne currently is.
Art Cologne art fair
Art Cologne, one of the most important international art fairs, opens its doors from November 6th to 9th. Around 150 galleries from more than 20 countries present modern and contemporary works of art by over 2,000 artists. Tickets for the vernissage on November 6th cost 60 euros, while entry on the other days costs 34 euros. Art lovers can look forward to various offers, including the GALLERIES sector with classical modern art, as well as a support program for young artists in the NEW POSITIONS section. In addition, the NEUMARKT sector will provide a platform for emerging talent. The fair promises not only a wide range of art, but also an exciting supporting program with exhibition openings and events in museums in the Rhineland, which offers art lovers in Cologne and beyond a special experience.
Musical highlights
But it's not just the art scene that's 活跃; The musical events also attract numerous visitors. On Monday, November 3rd, Bob Dylan will perform at the Lanxess Arena, and there is a very special rule to follow: cell phones are prohibited during the concert. At the same time, the “NightWash Talent Award” is taking place in the Nightwash Club, which is sold out both evenings and presents the best talent in the comedy scene.
In the following days the arena will be heated up by the bands The Offspring (on Wednesday, November 5th) and Benson Boone (on Friday, November 7th). There is another highlight for classical music lovers: on November 8th, Cecilia Bartoli and Lang Lang will perform in the Philharmonie, offering a musical feast for the senses.
Sporting events in Cologne
The colorful program is rounded off by the International German Youth Boxing Championship U18, which will take place from November 5th to 8th in the South Sports Hall in Cologne- Zollstock. Best-selling author Frank Schätzing acts as patron and contributes his enthusiasm for sport and young talent.
Overall, the week from November 3rd to 9th in Cologne promises an exciting and diverse range of events that will attract art and music lovers as well as sports enthusiasts. And in these hectic times it's important to have a good hand and not miss the best events!