Events in Cologne in September 2026
Cologne has 12 sourced events in September 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Cologne calendar for September 2026 leads with these:
- YEBBA - Jean TourSep 1Source: Ticketmaster
- Alex Spencer - These Will Be The Days European Tour 2026Sep 2Source: Ticketmaster
- Khamari - To Dry a Tear TourSep 3Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
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Going to Cologne in September?
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Sep 5 - Sep 12
Cologne Music Festival 2026
A city-wide music festival featuring classical, jazz, and contemporary performances in concert halls and open-air venues.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Sep 10 - Sep 13
Cologne Fine Art & Antiques Fair 2026
A prestigious fair showcasing fine art, antiques, and collectibles from renowned galleries and dealers.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Sep 15 - Sep 20
Cologne Literature Festival 2026 (September Edition)
A series of readings, discussions, and workshops featuring national and international authors held at various venues across Cologne.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Seasonal notes
- Kolumba — seasonal note: The collection reinstallation changes each year on 14 September, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross , after a two-week closure.
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