Lachende FC-Arena

After the acclaimed premiere for the 75th birthday of 1. FC Köln in 2023, the Laughing FC Arena will celebrate its comeback on the club's 77th birthday on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The FC is once again inviting all members, fans and partners to a birthday party with the top bands of the Cologne Fastelovend in the LANXESS arena from 6 pm. An absolute and exclusive highlight: Querbeat will play the only gig in the anniversary program for the 60th anniversary of the laughing people in 2025.

Together with the LANXESS arena and the guest performance management company Otto Hofner GmbH, 1. FC Köln has organized a real highlight for the FC family to celebrate the club's 77th birthday. Exactly 77 years to the day after SpVgg Sülz 07 and Kölner BC 01 joined forces to found 1. FC Köln, this anniversary will be celebrated with the top bands of the Cologne carnival in the LANXESS arena.

On February 13, 2025, the club invites you to the Laughing FC Arena. Bläck Fööss, der Blötschkopp, Brings, Cat Ballou, Domstürmer, Höhner, Kasalla, Klüngelköpp, Miljö, Mo-Torres, Paveier, Querbeat, Räuber, Stadtrand, an Elferrat, the FC cheerleaders and, of course, the Cologne triumvirate will be there.

Traditionally, self-catering is allowed, which contributes to the unmistakable charm of the event. Anything that tastes good can be brought along. From 2025, there will be an absolute ban on glass; drinks in glass bottles must be decanted into plastic bottles before entering the arena. Pittermännchen/10-liter barrels (or larger) are also not permitted in the upper tier. 5-liter party kegs are permitted.