Events in May 2018

14. February - 29. September 2018

The musical "Tanz der Vampire" (Dance of the Vampires) comes to Cologne!

On February 14th it gets spooky in town - the musical "Tanz der Vampire" takes over the Musical Dom in Cologne. Performed first in 1997 this masterpiece from director Roman Polanski... more

03. March - 01. July 2018

New exhibition at the Museum Ludwig

Since the beginning of March the Museum Ludwig holds a new exhibition about the Austrian filmmaker and historian Günter Peter Straschek (1942 – 2009), who concentrated a lot of his work... more

26. April - 12. May 2018

Jazzfest Bonn

At the end of April it is getting jazzy in Bonn. From the 26th of April until the 12th of May the Jazzfest Bonn is taking place for the ninth time now. Internationally known musicians and exciting... more

26. April - 17. May 2018

Literature days in Aachen

Five authors, five countries and five literary pieces of art – from the 26th of April until the 17th of May the third edition of the Literature days is taking place in Aachen. The... more

28. April - 11. May 2018

Eight Bridges | Music for Cologne - Music Festival

They shape the skyline of the city, connect the left and the right side of the town and each year they carry the weight of millions of people, who make Cologne such a colorful and special place -... more

05. - 06. May 2018

Rhine in Flammes Bonn

Illuminated riversides in Bonn and an impressive firework show on the river – the Rhine is literally on fire! On Saturday the fifth of May thousands of people from Bonn and around the world... more

10. May 2018

Chill the beers - Father's day 2018

At Ascension Day, the time has come for men and especially fathers to be celebrated and honored. Father’s day is approaching, which means groups of young and old, fathers, grandfather and... more

12. - 15. May 2018

Attention fitness lovers - it's getting sporty in Cologne!

The world’s largest trade fair for fitness, wellness and health takes place in Cologne. From the 12th until the 15th of April over 1000 exhibitors are going to present the news and trends of... more

13. May 2018

International Museum day 2018 in North Rhine-Westphalia

Art and culture bring people together, form mutual interests and stimulation that go way beyond national borders and eras. Therefore once a year the International museum day takes place since... more