CSD Street Festival

The CSD street festival in Cologne's old town is one of the largest and most significant events in the city. Together with the CSD demonstration, it forms the highlight of Cologne Pride and advocates for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Visitors can expect a diverse program of political speeches, artistic performances, and musical acts by national and international artists on several stages around Heumarkt, Gürzenich, and Alter Markt. The festival provides a platform for exchange, information, and communal celebration, with the diversity and openness of Cologne at its core. Attending the CSD street festival allows one to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city and to make a statement for tolerance and equality.