Heavenue The Gay Christmas Market 2026

Heavenue Gay Christmas Market Cologne 2026

Heavenue is Cologne's gay Christmas market, running from November 16 to December 23, 2026, at Friesenplatz. Organized by the team behind the Sexy Cologne parties, the market features Christmas stalls, mulled wine and live entertainment, within walking distance of the gay bars around Rudolfplatz and Schaafenstraße.

Event dates: Monday, November 16 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Key events:

• Heavenue Christmas Market at Friesenplatz, with pastel-colored stalls selling Christmas gifts, ornaments and decorations

• XXL Glühwein Palace, serving mulled wine with indoor and outdoor seating

• A 10-meter illuminated fountain and rotating Christmas tree

• Live music and stage performances every weekend

• Market opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 10pm, and Friday to Saturday, 2pm to 10pm

Gay parties: Heavenue forms part of Cologne's Christmas nightlife season, including the Sexy St. Nicholas circuit weekend, organized by the Sexy Cologne team. Dates and venues for the 2026 parties have not been confirmed in the source.

Live shows: Heavenue hosts weekend music and Christmas performances on its dedicated stage. Individual acts and drag shows have not yet been specified.

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