Events in Cologne in December 2026
Cologne has 12 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Cologne calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- HAZEL BRUGGER - Good Evening Europe | Box-SeatDec 1Source: Ticketmaster
- GURRIERS - Nobody's Coming To Save You Tour 2026Dec 1Source: Ticketmaster
- James Smith - GOLDEN AGE EUROPE TOUR 2026Dec 1Garagen · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
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- Dec 18
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Winter Lights Festival at Rheinauhafen
A month-long light installation and art festival along the Rheinauhafen waterfront, featuring illuminated sculptures and interactive light displays.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
One of the most famous Christmas markets, and a visit highlight for everyone who loves over-the-top Christmas ambience.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- Dec 6
St. Nicholas Day Celebrations
Local events and markets celebrate St.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Eve · bankDec 24
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Boxing Day · publicDec 26
- New Year's Eve · bankDec 31
- Long weekend with bridge dayDec 24–Dec 27
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
- Long weekend with bridge dayDec 31–Jan 3
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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