Name: Porzer Inselfest 2026
Start: 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: An der Groov, Köln-Zündorf

Porzer Inselfest

About Porzer Inselfest

From May 14th to 17th, 2026, the Porzer Inselfest will celebrate its 47th edition at the Groov in Köln-Zündorf. Four days of open-air stage, amusement rides, food stalls, and family activities right on the Rhine promenade. On Friday evening, Bläck Fööss, a Kölsch institution, will perform on the main stage. Free admission. Organized since 1978 by the CDU Porz, the festival is considered one of the largest volunteer-run neighbourhood festivals in the region and attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually.

Dates 14 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Köln (05315)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Porzer Inselfest — edition 2026

47th Porzer Inselfest at the Groov in Köln-Zündorf. Four days of open-air programme with stage, Kirmes, food mile, and family offerings. Headliner on Friday evening: Bläck Fööss. Free admission.

The 47th edition of the Porzer Inselfest offers four days of programming at the Groov, the traditional island location in southern Cologne. The organizer is the CDU Porz, which has been organizing the festival since 1978. Free admission, stages and Kirmes from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Highlights Porzer Inselfest 2026

Bläck Fööss as Friday headliner
Ferris wheel with Rhine view
Family programme and children's Kirmes
Directly on the Rhine promenade at the Groov
Free admission

Programme Porzer Inselfest 2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026

11:00 AM official opening
Stage programme with local acts
Family afternoon

Friday, May 15, 2026

Daytime stage programme
8:30 PM: Bläck Fööss live on the main stage

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Main Kirmes day
Cover bands and Schlager evening

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Family day with ecumenical service
Closing in the late afternoon

Full stage programme at porzinselfest.de.

Prices Porzer Inselfest 2026

Free admission. Payment per ride or food stall.

Practical information

Practical information — Porzer Inselfest

Getting There

Public transport: KVB line 7 to the final stop Köln-Zündorf, then a 5-minute walk. Or take the historic Rhine ferry from Köln-Weiß. Car: A59 exit Porz, then follow signs for Zündorf. Parking around the Groov (Tulpenweg, by the outdoor pool) — fills up quickly on weekends, public transport recommended.

Admission

Free. Stage programme and amusement rides are accessible free of charge (payment is per ride).

Opening Hours

Daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Bläck Fööss concert on Friday, May 15th, from 8:30 PM.

Official Opening

Thursday, May 14th, at 11:00 AM by representatives of the CDU Porz and the City of Cologne.

Tip

Come early on Friday — if you want to see the Bläck Fööss from the front row, you should be there by early afternoon. The stage meadow fills up quickly.

Porzer Inselfest — 47 Years of Tradition on the Rhine Promenade

The Porzer Inselfest is one of the most traditional neighbourhood festivals in Cologne. Organized by the CDU Porz since 1978, the four-day Volksfest (popular festival) takes place annually in mid-May at the Groov in Köln-Zündorf. In 2026, the festival will celebrate its 47th edition, from Thursday, May 14th to Sunday, May 17th. For four days, the Rhine promenade transforms into a colourful festival mile with stage performances, amusement rides, food stalls, and family offerings.

Stage Programme — Bläck Fööss as the Highlight

The 2026 stage programme has a clear highlight: on Friday, May 15th, starting at 8:30 PM, Bläck Fööss, one of the greatest Kölsch bands of all time, will perform on the main stage — for over 50 years, they have been the flagships of Kölsch dialect music. Hits like “Drink doch eine met", “Mer losse d'r Dom in Kölle", or “Op Schalke" are part of their regular repertoire. Further programme includes: regional cover bands, Schlager evenings, Kölsch artists, dance and show acts on two stages.

Amusement Rides and Ferris Wheel

In addition to the stage, the festival grounds feature a classic Kirmes (funfair) with a Ferris wheel, carousels, dodgems, and food stands. The Ferris wheel offers a beautiful view over the Rhine and the Bergisches Land. For children, there are special children's carousels, a bouncy castle, and interactive stations.

Family Programme and Crafts

The Inselfest is explicitly family-friendly. A children's programme with crafting activities, face painting stations, and play areas runs daily. A craft market showcases local producers, and regional associations present themselves at information stands. The Catholic and Protestant parishes of Zündorf offer an ecumenical programme.

At the Groov — Cologne's Only Island Location

The Groov is a small peninsula on the Rhine in the Cologne district of Zündorf, directly on the Rhine promenade. A fantastic location with views of the Bergisches Land and the nearby port of Niederkassel. During the festival, the Groov is divided into zones: stage in the south, Kirmes in the north, with the food mile in between. The festival grounds are free and unfenced.

Köln-Porz — the Southern District of the Cathedral City

Cologne-Porz, with around 110,000 inhabitants, is one of the nine districts of the cathedral city. Known for Cologne/Bonn Airport, the old Wahn town hall, and the Groov, Porz has had its own identity since the Middle Ages. The Inselfest is considered the most important local neighbourhood festival and mobilizes the entire Porz club life.