Cologne becomes Germany's LGBT stronghold several times a year and attracts visitors and guests from all over the world. Here are our tips for the Gay Pride and for the popular queer mega events in Cologne.
Legendary Cologne Pride is the city´s biggest gay event and one of the best Pride Events in the world. At the end of June, there are many funny events and happenings that are visited by hundreds of thousands each year. The highlight, of course, is the spectacular Pride Parade across the city center. All of Cologne is transformed into one big street party on this day.
Party Non Stop: The Pride Festival Cologne takes place just in time for the CSD. On 4 days you can dance and celebrate at up to 7 events. More than 30 DJs heat up the guests at the parties with best House, Pop and Electro. Grandiose show acts, laser shows and live performances provide additional atmosphere. Happy Pride
SEXY Pride World is the ultimate CSD party and the highlight of Cologne Pride. The main party, a must for every Pride visitor, attracts visitors with three huge floors and a spectacle of superlatives. This internationally popular event has been attracting gays, lesbians and their friends for years. With over 6000 visitors, the Sexy Party becomes the pulsating heart of the Pride spectacle, where colorful diversity, music and an exuberant atmosphere merge into an unforgettable night.
For three days in July, Cologne is also in a very gay spirit. The Cologne Street Festival is a great open air event that’s takes place just a few days before Pride. In the city center, various stages invite you to dance and get together with friends and new people every evening. Many of the city squares are then full of Cologne residents and international guests, who drink, celebrate and have fun together.
CSD Cologne Prideweek 2024: from July 6 to 21, 2024
CSD demonstration Pride March Sunday July 21, 2024
Pride street festival Friday to Sunday from July 19-21, 2024
Pride Festival Cologne 2024 ( by SEXY, Greenkomm, Naughtycontrol): from July 19 to 22, 2024
Play Sexy - in Bed with GUYZ @ Schrotty July 19, 2024
Stosszeit XXL Pride Party @ Badehaus Babylon July 20, 2024
Main Party - SEXY Pride World @ DIE HALLE July 20, 2024
GREEN KOMM Pride Party @ Nachtflug July 21, 2024
NAUGHTY CONTROL - Pride Closing Party @ Diamonds Club Cologne July 21, 2024
At the beginning of March the carnival season is at its peak and of course, the LGBT Community in Cologne is celebrating a lot. As part of the queer Carnival Festival, gay and lesbian carnival friends from all over the world are drawn to the city. For three days there are various queer parties and happenings. With the Sexy Carnival Edition, the spectacle finds its deserved highlight.
SEXY Carnival Festival Main Party @ Bootshaus: Saturday February 10, 2024
NAUGHTY Carnival Festival Closing Party @ Bogen 2: Sunday February 11, 2024
GREEN KOMM Carnival Festival - After Party @ Nachtflug: Sunday February 11, 2024
Even in winter time Cologne convinces as a LGBT Hot Spot. Just in time for the Christmas season, the Heavenue Cologne in the city center, not far from Rudolfplatz, is a great gay Christmas market. Here you can drink excellent mulled wine, watch great live performances and of course, flirt around.
At the end of November / beginning of December it's every year in Cologne, four parties on three days and over 50 hours of hot beats from the best DJs. The Gay Partywochenden provides hot variety in the cold season.
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