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SEXY Pride World | Main Party 2027

Sexy Pride World Cologne features some of the worlds famous DJS, an xxl dance area, an amusement park and more!

  • Event Dates

    From: Awaiting dates
    To: Awaiting dates

  • Key Highlights

    • 5000 Sq M of space
    • 4 dance floors
    • Amusement Park
    • Playzone
    • 14 all star DJs
    • Amazing special effects
    • Germany's biggest gay event

SEXY Pride World 2027 | The Main Event

Germany's biggest party pride festival takes place in Cologne in July each year. “The Sexy Cologne Pride Festival” brings together three of the biggest events during one amazing weekend. The Main Party is the biggest of them all!

The Party

  • Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically the Saturday of Cologne Pride.
  • Get ready for the ultimate Cologne Pride event as SEXY returns for an epic Saturday night escapade.
  • Complete with an XXL Party Area On 4000 Sqm, 5 Dance Floors, Open Air Dance Floor, Xs Party Bus Floor
  • With multiple Play Zones,  International Star Djs and an Army Of Sexy Performers
  • Enjoy an amusement Park With Rides & Carousels
  • Complete with Locker Room
  • Light & Laser Shows, Special Effects, Xxl Led Walls & Much More…
  • Sexy Pride World opens at 10 pm and continues until 7am the next day.
  • Shows run from 23.00 to 07.00
  • Stay close to the party and to the gay district at the AMERON Köln Hotel Regent, 4 km from MMC Studios and about 2 km from the Bermuda Triangle gay district. Spacious rooms, excellent transport links and a good choice if you're combining an event at the studios with Cologne's nightlife.

The Venue

  • MMC Studios Köln GmbH One of Germany's biggest TV and film production studios, home to hit television shows, feature films, live entertainment and large-scale event productions.
  • The vast Coloneum complex features multiple sound stages, television studios, production facilities and impressive backlot spaces, giving events a true behind-the-scenes studio atmosphere.
  • Expect excellent production values with professional lighting, staging, giant sets and broadcast-quality technical facilities that regularly host television audiences and major entertainment events.
  • Located in Cologne's Ossendorf district, around 20 minutes by car or taxi from the city centre with ample on-site parking and easy motorway access.
  • Distance from Cologne's gay district (Bermuda Triangle / Rudolfplatz): Approximately 6 km (15–20 minutes by taxi or 25–30 minutes by public transport).

Where to stay in Cologne?

The following hotels are close to the city's gay bars and pride celebrations:

Hotel Lyskirchen,   Maritim Hotel,   Dorint-Cologne,   25hours Hotel,

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.

Address: Filzengraben 26, 50676 Köln, Germany

  • Calm stay near Rheinauhafen and Old Town.
  • Tidy rooms with good beds and blackout curtains.
  • Indoor pool, sauna, compact gym.
  • Easy walk to river & Chocolate Museum, tram close by.
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Address: Pipinstraße 15 0667 Cologne, Germany 

  • Central stay by Heumarkt and the Rhine.
  • Spacious, quiet rooms; strong showers.
  • Big breakfast; Harry’s New-York Bar on site.
  • Pool and spa next door via Holmes Place.
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Address: Heumarkt 2050667 Cologne, Germany

  • Atrium hotel by the Rhine near Heumarkt.
  • Quiet rooms, firm beds, strong showers.
  • Big breakfast; bars and dining on site.
  • Pool, sauna, gym; walk to Old Town.
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Address: Hohe Straße 30 51149 Cologne, Germany

  • Central stay near Heumarkt and Old Town.
  • Compact modern rooms; comfy beds, blackout curtains.
  • Reliable breakfast; friendly, efficient team.
  • Lobby bar; easy tram links and river walks.
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Address: Im Klapperhof 22-24, 50670 Köln,     

  • Design hotel in a retro-futurist ring.
  • Comfy rooms, blackout curtains, strong showers.
  • NENI dining and Monkey Bar views.
  • Walk to the Dom; bikes to borrow.
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Address: Friesenwall 26 / Kettengasse, Cologne 50672

  • Community-minded café-bar near Friesenplatz.
  • Great coffee, cakes, and light bites.
  • Relaxed, queer-friendly crowd all day.
  • Easy meet-up before the gay bars.
  • Open: Monday to Saturday 10am–12am, Sun 10am–10pm
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Address: Mittelstraße 31-33, Cologne 50672

  • Queer-friendly café-bar by Rudolfplatz.
  • Great coffee, cakes, and breakfasts.
  • Easy vibe, fair prices, kind staff.
  • Handy meet-up before the gay bars.
  • Open: Wednesday 12pm–8am, Thursday to Sunday 9am–8pm
    (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Pipinstraße/Vor St. Martin 8-10, Cologne 50667

  • Welcoming pink bar near Heumarkt.
  • Terrace vibe; drag on busy nights.
  • Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
  • Handy start for a Cologne bar hop.
  • Open: Friday 5pm-3am, Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–10pm
    (Monday & Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Pipinstraße 3, Cologne 50667

  • Gay bar near Heumarkt with terrace.
  • Cosy room, pink glow, friendly vibe.
  • Kölsch and cocktails at fair prices.
  • Great start for an Old Town bar hop.
  • Open: Wednesday & Thursday 5pm-11pm,
  • Friday & Saturday 5pm–2am, Sunday 2pm–8am
  • (Monday & Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Mauritiuswall 43, 50676 Köln, Germany

  • Camp-pop bar with mirror sparkle.
  • Pop/disco tunes; sing-along vibe.
  • Bubbles, Kölsch, friendly prices.
  • Lively pre-club stop on the strip.
  • Open: Wednesday–Thursday 7pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 7pm–3am
    Sunday 6pm–12am (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Pipinstraße 5 / Vor St. Martin 12, Cologne 50667

  • Lively Old Town gay bar near Heumarkt.
  • Terrace outside; party room inside.
  • Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
  • Big weekend buzz, fun every night.
  • Open: Monday to Thursday 5pm–1am
    Friday 5pm–3am, Saturday 4pm–3am, Sunday 4pm–1am
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Address: Kasinostraße 1a / Stephanstraße, Cologne 50676

  • Mixed gay pub near Heumarkt.
  • Cosy room, fair prices, friendly crew.
  • Classics and sing-along pop nights.
  • Easy stop on an Old Town bar hop.
  • Open: Tuesday to Saturday 4pm-1a (Sunday & Monday Closed)
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Address: Schaafenstraße 61 A, Cologne 50676

  • Lively gay bar on Schaafenstraße.
  • Pop and dance, DJs on weekends.
  • Quick pours; fun, friendly crowd.
  • Great stop on a Cologne bar hop.
  • Open: Wednesday & Thursday 7pm–3am
    Friday & Saturday 9pm-6am (Sunday to Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Schaafenstraße 45, Cologne 50676

  • Stylish cocktail lounge on Schaafenstraße.
  • Strong drinks; pop/house energy.
  • Mixed, friendly crowd; late buzz.
  • Great pre-club stop on the strip.
  • Open: Tuesday to Thursday 7pm–3am,Friday & Saturday 8pm–6am
    (Sunday & Monday Closed)
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Address: Greesbergstraße 2/Eigelstein, Cologne 50668

  • Cosy gay bar with retro charm.
  • Pop/disco and sing-along nights.
  • Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
  • Great stop on the strip.
  • Open: Monday to Friday 4pm-1am Saturday 4pm-2am
    Sunday 2pm-12.30am
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Address: Balduinstraße 20, 50676 Köln, Germany

  • Men-only bar with fetish-friendly vibe.
  • Neon glow; pop/house; quick pours.
  • No dress code; friendly crew.
  • Busy weekends on Schaafenstraße.
  • Open: Sunday Wednesday–Thursday 7pm–2am
    Friday & Saturday 7pm–4am (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Richard-Wagner-Straße 25, Cologne 50674

  • Gay bar with an Asian twist on Schaafenstraße.
  • Cosy room, neon glow, pop tunes.
  • Friendly prices; quick, easy pours.
  • Chatty crowd; great pre-club stop.
  • Open: Wednesday–Thursday 7pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 7pm–4am Sunday 7pm–2am (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Greesbergstraße 2/Eigelstein, Cologne 50668

  • Cosy weekend bar near Schaafenstraße.
  • Pop tunes, cheeky vibe, friendly team.
  • Fair prices; fast service; mixed crowd.
  • Great pre-club stop, late buzz.
  • Open: Thursday 8pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 8pm–5am
  • (Sunday to Wednesday Closed)
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Address: Mühlenbach 53, 50676 Köln, Germany

  • Bear-friendly bar near Heumarkt.
  • Cosy room, pop and retro tunes.
  • Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
  • Great start to an Old Town bar hop.
  • Open: Wednesday To Thursday 7pm–late, Friday–Saturday 7pm–late (Sunday Monday & Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Alter Markt 58 50667 Cologne, Germany

  • Classic Old Town gay bar with terrace.
  • Cosy room, pop hits, friendly vibe.
  • Fair prices; fast pours; mixed crowd.
  • Great first stop near Heumarkt.
  • Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday–Sunday 12pm–2am
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Address: Pipinstraße 5, 50667 Köln, Germany

  • Cosy Old Town gay bar near Heumarkt.
  • Terrace people-watching, pink-lit interior.
  • Fair prices, fast pours, fun crowd.
  • Great first stop on a bar hop.
  • Open: Tuesday–Thursday 6pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 4pm–2am Sunday 4pm–11pm, (Monday Closed)
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Address: Mathiasstraße 5, 50676 Köln, Germany

  • Small, friendly bar near Schaafenstraße.
  • Neon glow, pop/retro, easy chat.
  • Fair prices; fast, tidy pours.
  • Busy late on weekends.
  • Open: Wednesday–Thursday 6pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 6pm–3am Sunday 6pm–1am (Monday–Tuesday Closed)

Address: Mathiasstraße 22, 50676 Köln, Germany

  • Men-only cruising bar by Heumarkt.
  • Cabins, dark rooms, lockers on site.
  • Monday naked night; fair prices.
  • Late, busy weekends; central spot.
  • Open: Monday 6pm–3am, Tuesday to Thursday 9pm–3am
  • Friday–Saturday 9pm–5am, Sunday 9pm–3am
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Address: Club Bogen 2, Gladbacher Wall 5, 50670 Köln, Germany

  • Cheeky pop-house party in the center.
  • Drag pop-ups, dancers, confetti hits.
  • Fast bars; friendly, mixed crowd.
  • Packed after midnight on big nights.
  • Open: Event nights only 10pm–6am Some Fridays 10pm–5am
  • Box office closes 3am
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Address: Schaafenstraße 49, 50676 Köln, Germany

  • Cloakroom-bar at the heart of Schaafenstraße.
  • Drop bags, grab a drink, keep moving.
  • Fast service, friendly crew, fair prices.
  • Ideal base for an Old Town bar hop.
  • Open: Friday–Saturday 9pm–6am, (Sunday To Thursday Closed)
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Address: Schaafenstraße 57 50676 Cologne, Germany

  • Busy anchor bar on Schaafenstraße.
  • Pop and dance; buzz from early evening.
  • Fast pours; fair prices; friendly crowd.
  • Perfect meet-up for a strip hop.
  • Open: Monday to Thursday 6pm–3am, Friday–Saturday 6pm–6am
  • Sunday 6pm–2am
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Address: Schaafenstraße 51 50676 Cologne, Germany

  • Kitschy pop bar on Schaafenstraße.
  • Pop/90s/Schlager, drag moments.
  • Fast pours; fun mixed crowd.
  • Big weekend energy, late finish.
  • Open: Wednesday to Thursday 7pm–3am, Friday–Saturday 7pm–6am Sunday 7pm–2am, (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
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Address: Mühlenbach 57 50676 Cologne, Germany

  • Classic gay bar for mature crowd.
  • Cosy room, terrace, easy chat.
  • Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
  • Handy first stop near Heumarkt.
  • Open: Monday 5pm–1am, Wednesday 5pm–1am,
  • Thursday 5pm–1am, Friday & Saturday 5pm–3am, Sunday 5pm–1am
  • (Tuesday Closed)

Recommended Hotels in Cologne By Booking

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Dorint Hotel
5 Star, Luxury

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
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  • 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

25hours Hotel The Circle
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  • 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

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  • 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

DASKöln
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  • 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.

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