Name: Ehrenfeld XL — Cologne Club Festival 2026
Start: 2026-03-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: 10 Clubs in Ehrenfeld und Belgisches Viertel

Ehrenfeld XL

About Ehrenfeld XL

With a 25-Euro wristband, you get access to Cologne's concentrated club scene on March 28, 2026: Ehrenfeld XL is the annual wandering festival between around ten clubs and 18 dance floors in the trendy districts of Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel, featuring over 60 international and local DJs playing Techno, House, Drum & Bass, and Amapiano. Starts at 10 PM, with shuttle buses between locations and a program that lasts all night (and usually into Sunday). The best of Cologne's nightlife in one pass.

Dates 28 Mar — 29 Mar 2026

Venue Köln (05315)

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Edition 2026

Ehrenfeld XL — edition 2026

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Ehrenfeld XL 2026 takes place on Saturday, March 28, in Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel: around 10 clubs, 18 floors, and 60+ DJs playing Techno, House, Drum & Bass, and Amapiano – one wristband (€25) opens all doors. Shuttle bus between locations.

One wristband, one night, the entire Cologne club network from Ehrenfeld to Belgisches Viertel. Over 60 international and local DJs play simultaneously on 18 floors – with shuttle buses between venues.

Highlights Ehrenfeld XL 2026

10 clubs, 18 floors, 60+ DJs with one wristband (€25)
Techno, House, Drum & Bass, and Amapiano
Shuttle bus between Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel
Cologne-Ehrenfeld as a creative club hotspot

Programme Ehrenfeld XL 2026

Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10 PM

10 Cologne clubs in Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel
18 floors with parallel programming
Over 60 DJs and live acts (Techno, House, Drum & Bass, Amapiano)
Shuttle bus between venues
Wristband €25 (incl. shuttle)

Full lineup, stages, and set times: ehrenfeldxl.de and RA.

Prices Ehrenfeld XL 2026

Wristband €25 (as of 2026). Advance sale recommended – box office depending on availability.

Practical information

Practical information — Ehrenfeld XL

Date & Start

Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 PM. Program runs all night.

Tickets

Wristband €25 (as of 2026). Advance sale via the official website ehrenfeldxl.de, RA (Resident Advisor), and Cologne ticket outlets. Box office depending on availability.

Venues

10 clubs and 18 floors in Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel.

Getting There

KVB lines 3 and 4 (Ehrenfeld station, Christophstr./Mediapark, Friesenplatz). Shuttle bus between venues – included in the wristband.

Minimum Age

18+ (show ID).

Organizer

Ehrenfeld XL Festival in cooperation with the participating clubs and KölnTourismus.

One wristband, ten clubs, one night

Ehrenfeld XL is Cologne's most ambitious club festival – the idea is simple and brilliant: a single wristband (€25) grants you entry to around ten clubs and 18 dance floors in Cologne-Ehrenfeld and the neighboring Belgisches Viertel, from 10 PM Saturday night into Sunday morning. Over 60 DJs and live acts play simultaneously – from internationally sought-after headliners to local resident DJs.

2026 – Saturday, March 28

The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, March 28. The official platforms clearly communicate the date (RA / Resident Advisor, the festival website, and Köln Tourismus). Ehrenfeld XL has become a firm fixture in the city's spring calendar in recent years – a kind of urban warm-up for the upcoming summer festival season.

Genres – broad spectrum, high proportion of Techno

The musical breadth is one of its hallmarks: Techno (the dominant pillar, from Hardgroove to Industrial to Melodic), House, Drum & Bass, and – as a newer pillar in recent editions – Amapiano. Ehrenfeld XL thus consciously positions itself between festival pros (Sonar, Awakenings) and club-goers who appreciate the intimate atmosphere of the Cologne scene.

Clubs and Floors

Established Cologne clubs in Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel are involved – varying slightly each year. Recurring venues include Bumann & Sohn, Bootshaus (Ehrenfeld is right on the Rhine promenade), Heinz Gaul, Ohm Bar, Yuca, Tsunami Club, and Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld. The exact list of 10 clubs and the lineup for each stage will be communicated via the official website and Resident Advisor.

Logistics – Shuttle and Routing

Shuttle buses run between the venues – Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel are about 3 km apart, a 20–30 minute walk, or faster by KVB (subway lines 3, 4) or train. The wristband serves as both an entry ticket and a 'city card' for the floors. Recommendation: study the app/map before the festival and prioritize 3–4 clubs in your route plan – you won't be able to experience everything.

Cologne-Ehrenfeld – the Veedel

Cologne-Ehrenfeld has developed into the city's creative hotspot over the last 15 years – with galleries, street food, creative agencies, and one of the highest densities of clubs in Germany. The festival is also a tribute to this 'Veedel' (neighborhood): it showcases how much live music infrastructure Cologne offers in such a small area.