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Gay Cologne Events include the Fantasy Pride in September, the bear pride in November, Christmas Avenue, the Fetish Pride and main pride in June.

Cologne Fetish Pride

From: May. 16.2024 - To: May. 20.2024

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

The Cologne Fetish Pride has become a major event in Europe for leathers, rubbers, skinheads, and fetish lovers.

Guyz Party Fetish Pride Cologne Edition

From: May. 18.2024 - To: May. 18.2024

Thursday, Mar 16th, 2023

Guyz presents the Guyz Anniversary & Main Party of Cologne Fetish Pride

Cologne Fetish Partyboat

From: May. 19.2024 - To: May. 19.2024

Tuesday, Mar 5th, 2019

Cologne Partyboat the party boat is a joing party held by "Rheinfetisch" and "Bears and Beard". Set sail with guest DJs and their hot rhythms

Pipe Circuit Party Cologne

From: May. 19.2024 - To: May. 19.2024

Tuesday, Sep 27th, 2022

PIPE, the ultimate fetish/bear circuit event, returns to Cologne for a special Fetish Pride edition in November.

Green Komm Party Cologne

From: Jun. 02.2024 - To: Jun. 02.2024

Sunday, Jan 15th, 2023

Green Komm is the ultimate late night after-hours Party in Cologne, held several times a year during the Sexy Cologne Weekends

Cologne Gay Pride

From: Jul. 19.2024 - To: Jul. 22.2024

Thursday, Oct 30th, 2014

Cologne Gay Pride or as it is better known Christopher Street Day is one of the bigger European gay prides attracting between 750,000 and one million people.

Sexy Party Cologne - PLAY Pride Edition

From: Jul. 19.2024 - To: Jul. 19.2024

Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

Sexy PLAY Party Cologne - The Secret Edition Is one of the largest circuit parties taking place in Cologne. A new concept and venue.

Xtreme Cologne

From: Jul. 19.2024 - To: Jul. 19.2024

Tuesday, Jan 29th, 2019

Xtreme Cologne On offer at the massive warehouse location: a line-up of top-level international DJs, combined with Cologne’s biggest play area

Pride Festival Cologne

From: Jul. 19.2024 - To: Jul. 22.2024

Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2021

The Cologne Pride Festival is Germany's biggest pride festival featuring three of the country's top parties, hosting several unique events over 4 days during the annual Cologne Pride festivities in July

Beatz and Boyz Cologne Pride Edition

From: Jul. 19.2024 - To: Jul. 19.2024

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Kick start your Cologne Pride celebrations with Beatz and Boyz Cologne Pride Edition

Guyz Cologne Circuit Party Pride Edition

From: Jul. 19.2024 - To: Jul. 19.2024

Thursday, Sep 29th, 2022

Guyz is one of Cologne's hottest new gay circuit parties, taking place during national holidays and special occasions

SEXY Pride World Main Party

From: Jul. 20.2024 - To: Jul. 20.2024

Tuesday, Mar 9th, 2021

SEXY Pride World at the Lanxess Arena is presented by Sexy Cologne and features 14 DJs plus 4 stages of shows and performances.

Naughty Party Cologne

From: Jul. 21.2024 - To: Jul. 21.2024

Sunday, Jan 15th, 2023

Naughty Party is the ultimate late night after Party in Cologne, held three times a year during the Sexy Cologne Weekends

Babylon Pool Party Cologne Pride Edition

From: Jul. 22.2024 - To: Jul. 22.2024

Sunday, Apr 3rd, 2022

The Babylon Pool party is the perfect way to end your Cologne Pride celebrations; after all, who wants the party to end!

Sexy Cologne Summer Closing

From: Aug. 31.2024 - To: Sep. 01.2024

Sunday, Sep 13th, 2020

Say goodbye to Summer as Sexy Cologne celebrates at the end of August and welcomes in the Autumn party season.

Cologne Sexy Halloween Weekend

From: Oct. 25.2024 - To: Oct. 27.2024

Friday, Oct 26th, 2018

Cologne's biggest gay circuit parties celebrate all things spooky this Halloween season with a weekend of parties.

Gayoween Gay Halloween Party Cologne

From: Oct. 31.2024 - To: Oct. 31.2024

Sunday, Oct 24th, 2021

Gayoween is the biggest Halloween party in Cologne, featuring special guests from Cologne and worldwide. The event brings together several party promoters for one big Halloween event.

Bear Pride Cologne

From: Nov. 27.2024 - To: Dec. 01.2024

Friday, Nov 14th, 2014

Bear Pride Cologne is held every year at the end of November featuring the election of Mr. Bear Germany at a gala performance show and several bear parties.

Sexy Cologne Christmas St. Nicholas Edition

From: Dec. 06.2024 - To: Dec. 08.2024

Thursday, Sep 9th, 2021

Sexy Cologne host some of the hottest gay circuit parties in Europe and their St Nicholas Christmas Edition is a festive, glitter filled night to remember.

Cologne Carnival

From: Feb. 27.2025 - To: Mar. 05.2025

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Although Cologne Carnival is not a gay event in itself, it is very gay friendly and runs each year between February and March, depending on Easter.

Sexy Carnival Festival Cologne

From: Feb. 28.2025 - To: Mar. 01.2025

Saturday, Jan 21st, 2017

Sexy Carnival Festival takes place during the Cologne Carnival and features 3 days of the world's biggest circuit events and DJs. Unmissable.

Easter Festival Cologne

From: Apr. 19.2025 - To: Apr. 20.2025

Monday, Mar 1st, 2021

Easter Spring Festival Cologne by Sexy features 8 World Star DJs, 3 Dancefloors, a Playzone by MGW and Army of Hot Dancers

Heavenue - The Gay Christmas Market

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2019

Heavenue is a produced by the same people who bring the "Sexy Cologne" parties to the city. The event is one of the highlights of Christmas in Cologne and features live shows and music every weekend

Love is Love Cologne Gay Party

Awaiting dates

Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

The "Love is Love" party is one of Cologne's hottest new gay parties held during national holiday weekends, special events and celebrations.

Puppy Pride Cologne

Awaiting dates

Monday, Mar 15th, 2021

Puppy Pride Cologne has grown into the biggest event of its kind for Puppies and their handlers and the election of Mr Puppy Germany.

We Kink Cologne Kinky Weekend

Awaiting dates

Monday, Aug 7th, 2023

We Kink presents the annual Cologne Kinky Weekend, a September escape full of kinky adventures, pool parties and nighttime fetish escapades

Puppy Cologne Events

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Jul 19th, 2022

Cologne has one of the most active and diverse puppy communities in Europe and hosts several events throughout the year, including the Summer Puppy Weekend.

Cologne Christmas Markets

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Cologne has some of the world's finest Christmas markets across the city, from traditional to hipster style and even a dedicated gay market.

Backstage Diaries Cologne

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Sep 20th, 2023

Backstage Diaries is a colourful pop-up gay party in Cologne, running since 2007

Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Cologne

Cologne, affectionately referred to as the “Gay Capital of Germany”, boasts vibrant gay neighbourhoods brimming with history, culture, and LGBTQ+ pride. The city’s heart beats loudly in the districts of Rudolfplatz and the Old Town’s famous Bermuda Triangle.

Altstadt-Nord | Cologne Old Town

Photo: Cologne hosts huge Circuit Events, Kinky Festivals & even a Gay Christmas Market

Cologne’s gay scene is around Heumarkt-Mathiasstrasse in the Old Town (Altstadt). It is the city’s original gayborhood.
The gaybourhood is home to low-key gay bars, a leather vibe and famous cruise clubs.
One of the pioneering districts for LGBTQ+ rights in Germany, it hosts several post-parade parties during Cologne Pride.
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Rudolfplatz

Nicknamed “The Bermuda Triangle”, located west of town and home to Babylon & Phoenix saunas.

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Ehrenfeld

Artsy neighbourhood, 20-mins from the centre, with trendy cafes, boutiques, & a vivid street art scene.

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Belgian Quarter

Known for its hip atmosphere offering a blend of chic boutiques, trendy restaurants, & lively bars.

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Deutz

On the eastern bank of the Rhine River, with a quieter vibe and fantastic views of Cologne’s skyline.

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Gay Cologne Events

Cologne Fetish Pride

Guyz Party Fetish Pride Cologne Edition

Cologne Fetish Partyboat

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Green Komm Party Cologne

Cologne Gay Pride

Sexy Party Cologne - PLAY Pride Edition

Xtreme Cologne

Pride Festival Cologne

Beatz and Boyz Cologne Pride Edition

Guyz Cologne Circuit Party Pride Edition

SEXY Pride World Main Party

Naughty Party Cologne

Babylon Pool Party Cologne Pride Edition

Sexy Cologne Summer Closing

Cologne Sexy Halloween Weekend

Gayoween Gay Halloween Party Cologne

Bear Pride Cologne

Sexy Cologne Christmas St. Nicholas Edition

Cologne Carnival

Sexy Carnival Festival Cologne

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