Romanischer Sommer Köln

An incomparable celebration awaits with the 35th anniversary of Romanischer Sommer Köln this year! This musical festivity combines ancient tradition and cutting-edge creativity within Cologne's beautiful acoustic Wunderkammer. The twelve Romanesque churches of this beloved city are a living art form, unparalleled by their density and diversity. These sacred buildings have become integral to the cityscape and remain amongst Western Europe's most essential church constructions.

The Romanischer Sommer Köln has provided a stage for music lovers to experience something special for the past thirty-five years. Enjoy exciting concerts and meet new people as you immerse yourself in sounds from world music, jazz, and avant-garde to early music until late into the night, which will leave everyone astonished.

For this annual event, the most closely associated and symbolic celebration of Cologne's heritage will once again return to its Romanesque churches with their unique architecture and acoustics. The festival is proud to bring together esteemed musicians from across the globe and the local Cologne music scene while exploring St. Andreas, St. Ursula, St. Aposteln, St. Georg, St. Gereon, St. Kunibert, St. Maria im Kapitol, St. Cecilia and St. Pantaleon with fresh eyes and ears! Join this spectacular celebration that you will remember!