Mega festival weekend in Cologne: Südstadtfest & more await you!

Mega festival weekend in Cologne: Südstadtfest & more await you!

The weekend of June 14th and 15th, 2025 promises to be a real highlight for the people of Cologne. When the weather is nice, there are numerous events and festivals scheduled in the city. In particular, the Südstadtfest, which takes place around the Severinstorburg, attracts many visitors. In addition to live acts and culinary highlights from around 100 stands, guests can also expect a varied children's area with demonstrations and workshops, such as 24rhein.de reports.

In addition to this popular festival, several street festivals also take place. The Ehrenfeld Grape and Hop Festival on Neptunplatz offers a selection of wine and beer specialties as well as live music from June 13th to 15th. In addition, the Lindenthal Family and Veedels Festival takes place, which includes numerous gastronomic offerings and a children's program. Holweide is also celebrating its centenary this weekend with an open-air festival and a children's concert koeln.de reports.

Musical highlights

Music fans will get their money's worth at the Hype Festival in Cologne's Jugendpark on June 14th. Artists from the hip-hop, trap and Afrobeats genres present themselves here. The Dünnwald Music Night also takes place on the same day, with various local bands performing. Another musical highlight is the concert by The Streets on June 15th at E-Werk. There is also the Sub.Kult Day Festival, a cultural event at Niehler Freiheit that combines music, art and encounters.

For sports enthusiasts, the Handball Champions League will take place this weekend in Cologne's Lanxess Arena, accompanied by an opening party and a fan zone from June 13th. Numerous activities are also planned for children, including the Cologne KinderSportFest in the Müngersdorf sports park with over 40 sports stations.

Market days and culinary discoveries

Cologne also offers numerous markets this weekend, including several flea markets in districts such as Weidenpesch and Ehrenfeld as well as the Hofflea markets in Riehl and Niehl. Visitors get their money's worth in terms of cuisine at the Südstadtfest and the other festivals - the variety of food and drinks on offer is great. Street food, local delicacies and international specialties provide a colorful taste experience.

The diverse program leaves nothing to be desired and attracts people of all ages. Whether celebrating, listening to music or simply enjoying the beautiful Cologne summer days - this weekend in Cologne will be all about exchange, joy and shared experiences. The event highlights, which are spread throughout the city, invite you to experience the city's vibrant culture.