Sexy Cologne Christmas St. Nicholas Edition 2026

Sexy Cologne Christmas St. Nicholas Edition 2026

Sexy Cologne's St. Nicholas Edition returns from November 27 to 29, 2026, for a weekend of gay circuit parties in Cologne. The three-day festival features four parties, international DJs and performances, with events running from Friday night through Sunday evening.

Event dates: Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2026

Key parties:

• Friday, November 27: Sexy Play in Bed with GUYZ opens the weekend with a fetish party featuring four DJs, an XXL play zone and dance areas. Venue to be confirmed.

• Saturday, November 28: Sexy Massive Main Party at Bootshaus, Auenweg 173, featuring three dance floors, eight international DJs, live performers and laser shows.

• Sunday, November 29: Green Komm afterparty, running from 6am to 6pm, with five DJs and light shows.

• Sunday, November 29: Naughty XL Closing Party, starting at 9pm, with three DJs and a final night of dancing.

Gay nightlife: Cologne's main gay nightlife areas are Schaafenstraße near Rudolfplatz and the Old Town around Heumarkt. Both have gay bars and clubs for drinks before or after the festival.

Christmas markets: Visitors can also explore Heavenue, Cologne's gay Christmas market, during the St. Nicholas weekend. The market features mulled wine, Christmas stalls and seasonal entertainment.

Where to stay: Rudolfplatz and the Old Town are convenient areas for nightlife. 25hours Hotel The Circle, Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne and Steigenberger Hotel Köln are among the accommodation options mentioned in the source.