Rave party Cologne

We list 19 upcoming dates in and around Cologne, 0 festival and 19 club or warehouse nights. The next one is Affenkäfig Rules, on Friday 23 October 2026 at Bootshaus, Cologne, Germany. The venues that programme the most: Bootshaus, Gewölbe and Palladium. The programming leans towards Techno, Hard Techno, House and Hardstyle. 15 past editions stay online, with the line-up exactly as it was announced.

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FAQ

Is there a rave or a techno night in Cologne soon?

Yes, 6 dates in the next fortnight: Affenkäfig Rules (23 October), KitKatClub au Bootshaus (24 October), Early Access pres. Dyzen (30 October) and Bootshaus & Loonyland - Halloween (31 October). Each page gives the running time, the line-up and a link to the official ticket office.

Which venues programme electronic music in Cologne?

Bootshaus, Gewölbe and Palladium. Each has its own page with a full agenda, its regulars and the styles you hear there.

When is there most on in Cologne?

Across the dates we list, activity concentrates on December 2026 (8), November 2026 (5) and October 2026 (4). The figure in brackets is the number of events announced that month, and it grows as bills are published.

How much does a night or a festival in Cologne cost?

Confirmed prices run from €12 (Schleuse Eins: ATEQ & Skee Mask au Gewölbe) to €45 (Unreal Weekender Night I: Klofama & In Furcht). 1 date is free entry. An amount shown with a "≈" is an estimate we could not confirm with the ticket office.

Which styles do you hear in Cologne?

Techno, Hard Techno, House and Hardstyle, based on the 34 dates we list in and around Cologne. The ranking is weighted: a single-genre night counts for more than a festival tagged across eight styles.