Gay Cologne Events

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

Backstage Diaries Cologne

From: Oct. 14.2023 - To: Oct. 14.2023

Wednesday, Sep 20th, 2023

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

Guyz Cologne Circuit Party

From: Oct. 21.2023 - To: Oct. 21.2023

Thursday, Sep 29th, 2022

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

Gayoween Gay Halloween Party Cologne

From: Oct. 31.2023 - To: Oct. 31.2023

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. 22.2023 - To: Nov. 26.2023

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.

Cologne Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 23.2023 - To: Dec. 23.2023

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.

Pipe Circuit Party Cologne

From: Nov. 25.2023 - To: Nov. 25.2023

Tuesday, Sep 27th, 2022

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

Sexy Cologne Christmas St. Nicholas Edition

From: Dec. 01.2023 - To: Dec. 03.2023

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.

Naughty Party Cologne

From: Dec. 03.2023 - To: Dec. 03.2023

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

Green Komm Party Cologne

From: Dec. 03.2023 - To: Dec. 03.2023

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 Carnival

From: Feb. 08.2024 - To: Feb. 14.2024

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. 09.2024 - To: Feb. 11.2024

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: Mar. 29.2024 - To: Mar. 31.2024

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

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.

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

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

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.

Cologne Fetish Partyboat

From: Jul. 20.2024 - To: Jul. 20.2024

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

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.

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!

Fantasy Pride Cologne

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Jul 7th, 2016

Take Europe's best amusement park, thousands of screaming and celebrating gays and lesbians and your in for a fun time

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

Sexy Party Cologne - Anniversary Edition

Awaiting dates

Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

Sexy Party Cologne - The Anniversary Edition Is one of the largest circuit parties taking place in Cologne this Autumn.

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 Weekend Cologne

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.

Guyz Party Fetish Pride Cologne Edition

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Mar 16th, 2023

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

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.

Beatz and Boyz Cologne Pride Edition

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

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

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

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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Gayoween Gay Halloween Party Cologne

Bear Pride Cologne

Cologne Christmas Markets

Pipe Circuit Party Cologne

Sexy Cologne Christmas St. Nicholas Edition

Naughty Party Cologne

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