Event Dates
From: Saturday, April 19, 2025
To: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Gay Easter Festival Cologne 2025
The Easter Festival marks the return of the party season to Cologne and the arrival of Spring!
Gay Easter Festival Cologne 2025
Cologne’s Easter Festival is produced by “Sexy”, the promoters of some of the city’s top gay events from the Pride Circuit Parties to the St Nicolas Christmas Festival. The Easter festival marks the start of the Spring party season in Cologne.
- Are your visiting Cologne for this event? Book your hotel in the gay district early, as this is one of the most popular gay Easter parties in Europe.
Cologne’s Easter Festival Events
- Next Edition: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April, 2025.
- The Easter Festival takes place over two days with two parties, 10 world famous DJs and features over 24 hours of music and dancing in some of Cologne’s top venues.
- It also attracts some of the hottest guys from Europe and beyond along with sensational guest acts and a unique party vibe you will only find at a Sexy event.
- Events typically run on Saturday night with a main event followed by an Afterhours on Sunday with Greenkomm.
Saturday
- Saturday April 19th, 2025 – PLAY Sexy – Main Party – Venue to be confirmed.
- Schrotty in Cologne is a distinctive venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and unique offerings.
- The club is a 25 to 35 minute journey from Cologne Old Town.
- It has two dancefloors and 7 indoor and outdoor adventurous areas.
- Party runs from 11 pm to 7.30 am the next day.
Sunday – Afterhours – Greenkom After Hours.
- Saturday April 20th, 2025 – Greenkomm official afterhour @ nachtflug from 6 am until 6pm
- Green Komm is the No 1 gay after party in Germany, famous for its house and trance music and takes place at Nachtflug.
- Reaching Club Nachtflug is very easy as it is located in the city center of Cologne.
- Just take a short walk or take the tram to station “Friesenplatz”.
- The club has a spacious dance area and comfy couches.
Gay Cologne
- Cologne has two distinct pockets of gay activity: Schaafenstrasse, Rudolfplatz, and the streets around Heumarkt, closer to the Dom/Central station.
- The city’s two major gay areas ensure something for all tastes, from the older leather scene on the Old Town’s Heumarkt-Mathiasstrasse to the more modern area around Rudolfplatz, catering to the young and trendy.
Recommended Hotels in Cologne
The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the gay bars and clusb:
Hotel Lyskirchen, Maritim Hotel, Dorint-Cologne, 25hours Hotel,
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Steigenberger Hotel is our
choice located in the gay district!
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Gay Spring Festival Cologne Website
Gay Map of Cologne
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.
Recommended Hotels in Cologne By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Cologne that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Dorint Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, health club, large indoor pool.
- Close to the gay district.
- Soundproofed, marble bathroom.
- Prime city center location, luxurious amenities, ideal for relaxation.
25hours Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, unique bar, vibrant ambiance.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV.
- Creative design, central location, perfect for a unique experience.
Hotel Lyskirchen
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, indoor pool, modern equipped gym.
- Close to the gay district.
- Flat-screen TV, elegant interiors.
- Heart of Cologne, great value, modern facilities, leisure comfort.
DASKöln
Serviced Apartments
- Modern-style, central, free WiFi.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Designer furniture, equipped kitchen.
- Quiet yet central, ideal for longer stays, close to attractions.
SEXY MANIA
Official AFTERMOVIE
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.
- Discover the best things to see and do in the old town.
Rudolfplatz
Nicknamed “The Bermuda Triangle”, located west of town and home to Babylon & Phoenix saunas.
Ehrenfeld
Artsy neighbourhood, 20-mins from the centre, with trendy cafes, boutiques, & a vivid street art scene.
Belgian Quarter
Known for its hip atmosphere offering a blend of chic boutiques, trendy restaurants, & lively bars.
Deutz
On the eastern bank of the Rhine River, with a quieter vibe and fantastic views of Cologne’s skyline.
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