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Old Town Festival on the Heumarkt in Cologne

Name: Old Town Festival on the Heumarkt in Cologne
Start: 2025-08-08T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-08-08
Location: Germany

Old Town Festival on the Heumarkt in Cologne is held on August 8. This event in the first decade of the month August is annual.

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8 August - Old Town Festival on the Heumarkt in Cologne

The Old Town Festival in Cologne has a long tradition and dates back to 1973. It was originally held on Alter Markt, but was moved to Heumarkt in 1986. Since then, it has been one of the most popular festivals in Cologne and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from the region and beyond every year.

The Altstadtfest offers a unique atmosphere with colorful lights, cheerful music and the aroma of delicious food and drink. Experience the Cologne joie de vivre up close and celebrate with the locals.

Varied music program: Live bands and artists perform Cologne music, pop and pop hits on various stages.

Culinary delights: You can sample traditional Cologne specialties as well as international dishes at numerous stands.

Handicrafts and souvenirs: Browse the stalls for unique handicrafts and souvenirs to pick up a memento of the festival.

Family fun: The Old Town Festival also offers a varied program for children, with a carousel, play stands and face painting.

Fireworks: On the last evening of the festival, a spectacular fireworks display takes place over the Rhine.

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