Live music · Cologne

Live music in Cologne

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in Cologne this week, from back rooms to arenas.

13 picks · updated 15 October

J. Cole – The Fall-Off TourThu 15 October, 8pm · LANXESS arena Majestätisch – Marie Jacquot & Iveta ApkalnaFri 16 October, 8pm · Kölner Philharmonie · From €14 Kasalla – 15 Jahre Kasalla: Die JubiläumskonzerteFri 16 October, 8:30pm · LANXESS arena · From €46 BausaSat 17 October, 7:50pm · Palladium · From €60 Beethoven PurSun 18 October, 4pm · Kölner Philharmonie · From €29 Ivo Martin – Mit dir wird mir warm Tour 2026Sun 18 October, 7:30pm · Palladium · From €50 James Blake – Trying Times TourSun 18 October, 8pm · E-Werk · From €63 Dardan – Dilemma Tour 2026Mon 19 October, 8pm · LANXESS arena · From €63 Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir – In League with Satan TourTue 20 October, 7pm · Palladium · From €80 koRn – Euro Tour 2026Wed 21 October, 7pm · LANXESS arena · From €80 Badmómzjay – Haus im Meer TourWed 21 October, 7:30pm · Palladium · From €50 Il Civetto – Album Tour 2026Wed 21 October, 8pm · E-Werk · From €46 The HuThu 22 October, 8pm · Palladium · From €52

Live music in Cologne, answered

What are the best live music picks in Cologne?

Right now: J. Cole – The Fall-Off Tour, Majestätisch – Marie Jacquot & Iveta Apkalna, Kasalla – 15 Jahre Kasalla: Die Jubiläumskonzerte and Bausa. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Cologne and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Cologne, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.