Event Dates
From: Saturday, May 11, 2024
To: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Backstage Diaries is a colourful pop-up gay party in Cologne, running since 2007
Backstage Diaries is a colourful pop-up gay party in Cologne, running since 2007.
- Visiting Cologne? Stay close to the gay bars of the old town in the “Superb” rated Legend Hotel, featuring stylish designer rooms and an excellent location.
The Event
- Next Edition – Saturday May 11th 2024
- Backstage Diaries is one of Cologne’s most famous gay events for “Queer | Straight | Not Sure | Rock’n’Roll”.
- The pop-up event runs on several Saturdays throughout the year and during holiday celebrations.
- Enjoy two different dance floors playing pop and Techno and a chill out zone.
- The party attracts a mix of hot guys who love to dance and party.
- Featuring special live guest performances and stage shows with sexy hosts and fabulous drag queens.
- The party runs for 10 hours, from 11 pm until 9 am.
- Upgrade your Cologne experience at the Excelsior Hotel, located right next to the Cathedral, offering high-end amenities, designer rooms and superb breakfast options..
The Venue
- Artheater, Cologne – An offbeat, versatile arts venue with a theatre, a lively dance club & a concert venue for indie acts.
- Located in Ehrenfeld, Cologne’s coolest enclave, just a 13-minute drive from the gay bars of Cologne Old Town.
- Ehrenfeld, a trendy district in Cologne, effortlessly blends bohemian vibes with urban flair.
- It’s a magnet for creatives, offering colourful street art, eclectic cafes, and a dash of retro charm.
- Stay in Ehrenfeld at the Stayery Cologne, offering serviced apartments with a “Fabulous” rating.
Recommended Hotels in Cologne
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action,
Hotel Lyskirchen, Maritim Hotel, Dorint-Cologne, 25hours Hotel,
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Steigenberger Hotel is our
choice located in the gay district!
For further information and advice on
Backstage Diaries Cologne Facebook
There two gay areas in Cologne: Rudolfplatz, known locally as the “Bermuda Triangle” is more modern in style with Many of the cafes, bars and clubs around have started during the last twenty years. The Old Town is home to more Traditional pubs and bars for mixed ages.
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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.
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