What's happening in January 2025? - Events in Cologne
January has a few event highlights in store that we don't want to keep from you. Let's go out together in 2025 and gather new experiences - January 2025 in Cologne starts with crazy concerts, wild parties and great winter markets. 💜🤝
👉 The best carnival parties in Cologne in 2025
The best events in Cologne in January 2025
fiio - ich glaub dass da was fehlt - live
With his new EP "Ich glaub dass da was fehlt", fiio proves once again that he is one of the most exciting voices on the Viennese indie scene. Energetic guitar riffs, hip-hop drum grooves and a good dose of Viennese charm - this sound is as unpredictable as life itself. 🔥🎸
Handwerks- und Flohmarkt im BüzE
Relaxed browsing and second-hand snapping in the middle of Ehrenfeld! Once a month, the BüZe becomes a real flea market treasure trove. Whether it's a new outfit or a handmade item - everyone will find a favorite item here at a low price. ✨
2 STÜNDCHEN INDIE - Die Indie-Turboparty
Two hours of indie hits to get you dancing in the middle of the week! 🍺 8 pm is a quiet start and 9 pm is full throttle with Marcus Can't Dance until 11 pm!
Passagen - Interior Design Days Köln
Passagen 2025 will once again make Cologne the center of international design! Over 100 exhibitions offer exciting insights into architecture, urbanism, aesthetics, pop culture and society - from Ehrenfeld to the Belgian Quarter to the Design Post in Deutz, there is plenty to discover!
12 Jahre Nachtigall Part I w/ vom Feisten, Daniel Neuland & Avocado
Happy Birthday Nachtigall! The Ehrenfeld location is 12 years old and it's time to celebrate - twice. Better safe than sorry, of course. 🪩
BAILOTEO | JANUARY
Bailoteo comes to the Schrotty and convinces with 100% Perreo and urban Latin vibes to dance the night away 💖💃
Karneval Flohmarkt
Have you got your carnival costume ready yet? Instead of buying a new one, head to Zolliwood for the carnival flea market. Yeah! 🥳
Soft Loft
Soft Loft offer a musical safe space and make all soft pop and indie hearts beat faster💖 Goosebump moments guaranteed!
Kunstspäti: Who put the muse in the museum?
At night in the museum but with drinks, music, an exciting supporting program and lots of art lovers. Get over there! 🍸
Steintor Herrenchor Tour 2025
This band combines the raw melancholy of everyday life with driving chorus guitars between reverb tails, vintage synthesizers and punky beats. Without a master plan, but full of heartache and anger, they create songs for the mid/late 20s attitude to life - authentic, raw and approachable. 💜
nobis x MDW "Weihnachten war scheiße" Tour 2025
You urgently need a reason to escape the winter blues? nobis and MDW will get you out of the daily grind and bring fresh, rebellious sounds to the clubs in your city. Look forward to an energetic mix of NDW, dark wave and indie - plus special guests and cool surprises.
Mädelsflohmarkt
The girls' flea market invites you to browse and store 🛍️ - you're guaranteed to find something here!
FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS - Stories vom Scheitern in der Liebe / Köln Vol. 30
Heartbreak meets humor - the FAIL IN LOVE NIGHTS will make you laugh, empathize and think! Whether alone or with company, you're guaranteed to have an entertaining evening here❤✨
Poetica - Festival für Weltliteratur
Poetica is Cologne's international literature festival and brings together renowned poets from all over the world every year. In addition to dialogues about culture, aesthetics and central questions of life, a week full of inspiration and literary encounters is created here with readings, discussions and various stage formats.📚♥
WAKE UP COLOGNE
Have you heard about the trend - partying before work for the ultimate energy boost? You can try it out at Wake Up Cologne in the Tsunami Club and see for yourself🎵😍
Jeshi
Between Obongjayar, Little Simz and Loyle Carner: this rapper from the UK is rolling up the field from behind. The artist inspires with honest lyrics and socio-critical messages that focus on personal and social issues. His sound - a dynamic mix of hip-hop, trip-hop, soul and R&B. MUST SEE 2025!
"Lachende Kölnarena" 2025
This great traditional format is a must for carnival sessions. Every year since 1999, the Jeck:innen have been trundling into the LanxessArena and the biggest stars and starlets of the Cologne carnival are always there. As always, self-catering, a colorful program, swaying and singing along to the best Cologne music, laughing together and an all-round carnival-like, unforgettable program. 🥳
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rosmarin /// sekt auf eis tour 2025
These guys sound like a summer that never ends: With their danceable indie funk, the five musicians from Kassel create a soundtrack full of lightness, melancholy and joie de vivre. With boisterous vocals and wavy instrumentals, they sometimes enchant gently, sometimes rousingly, creating the perfect soundtrack for the missing summer days and life itself.
studio rainbow #2
Can you dress wild? -Then head to studio rainbow #2 at Club Zimmermanns. You're in good hands here with great music, an inviting atmosphere and lovely people🌈💖
You can find all events on our website and in our app! Have a great start to the new year! 🫶
Frequently asked questions about events in January 2025 in Cologne
1. what is the weather like in Cologne in January and what should you bear in mind?
In January, the weather in Cologne is often cool and damp, with average temperatures between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius. Occasionally there may be frost or light snowfall. It is advisable to bring warm and weatherproof clothing as well as an umbrella or water-repellent jackets, especially if you are planning outdoor events.
2. will there already be a Cologne Carnival in January 2025?
Although the street carnival doesn't start until February, carnival sessions, balls and smaller events often take place in January. These are part of the "jecken" carnival season, which traditionally begins on November 11. Tickets for carnival events are in high demand and should be booked well in advance. Click here for the 2025 carnival parties in Cologne.
3. what special events are taking place in Cologne in January?
There are a variety of events in Cologne in January, including concerts, theater performances and exhibitions. One highlight is often the Cologne Furniture Fair (IMM Cologne), one of the leading international furniture and design fairs. Unfortunately, this was canceled in 2025.