Gay events in Cologne
From trendy LGBT parties and colorful festivals to exclusive highlights. The best events on the scene stand for diversity, community, and special experiences.
Queer events at a glance!
Gay Carnival Opening 2026
Cologne celebrates the gay carnival. Every year at the end of February, Schafenstraße is transformed into the gay & lesbian carnival.
Gay Carnival Events in Cologne
Carnival Festival Cologne 2025: Europe's biggest gay carnival event in Cologne: by SEXY | GREEN KOMM | NAUGHTYCONTROL
Naughty Party in Cologne
Several times a year NaughtyControl invites you to Cologne with international top DJs, finest house music and lots of sexy men.
Dance into May 2026
Maydance Cologne: Dance into May party for the queer community from NRW and guests from all over the world.
Queer Festival at Fühlinger See
The Rainbow Festival at Fühlinger See in Cologne delights with pop, Cologne music and EDM on 2 stages with over 20 live acts.
Queer Halloween party in Cologne
The annual Gay Halloween Party on 31 October with creepy costumes and sexy boys - the big gay and lesbian Halloween party in Cologne.
Queer Day at the amusement park near Cologne - roller coasters, attractions and shows. From 10 pm with a big Fantasypride-Party.
Experience the best queer films of the year in 12 cities in September! Great LGBTQ+ film festival on the big screen.
SEXY + GreenKomm + NaughtyControl: The Gay party highlight in December. 3 parties with over 50 hours of hot beats from the best DJs
