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Golden Flame Mid Summer at the Rheinterrassen in Cologne: evening sun over the Rhine, a live violinist and the crowd under the flame arch
Mid Summer 2026 · Rheinterrassen Cologne

Summer · Rheinterrassen Cologne · since 2024

Golden Flame Open Air in Cologne

A day party at the Rheinterrassen, looking across the Rhine to the cathedral: it starts in the afternoon, the golden hour lights up the water, and the party carries on into the evening. It’s Golden Flame’s summer day party, and there have been seven since 2024.

We love to party.

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How the day unfolds

The afternoon starts easy: sunshine, the Rhine and the cathedral across the water, with house music while everyone arrives. By golden hour it fills up and the music builds, and when the sun goes down over the Rhine it turns into a proper party, with hits, songs everyone sings along to and live sax and vocals.

New dates

When there’s a new date, you’ll hear it first by email and on Instagram. Sign up and you’ll be in from the start.

Past open-air parties

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Golden Flame Open Air?

Golden Flame’s summer day party at the Rheinterrassen in Deutz, Cologne, with a view of the cathedral and the Rhine: it starts in the afternoon and carries on into the evening. Since 2024 there have been seven open-air parties, including the Sommer Closing in 2025 and the Summer Opening and Mid Summer in 2026.

When is the next Golden Flame Open Air?

No new date has been announced yet. When there is one, you’ll hear it first by email and on Instagram at @goldenflame_events; you can sign up for that on this page.

Where is the Golden Flame Open Air?

At the Rheinterrassen, Rheinparkweg 1, 50679 Cologne (Deutz), right on the Rhine with a view of the cathedral. How to get there: our Visiting Cologne guide.

What time does it start and finish?

Usually on a Saturday from 2 pm to 10 pm. The exact times are listed for each date on the tickets page.

Is there a dress code?

No strict dress code: smart summer clothes are perfect, and trainers are fine. Wear something you’re comfortable in from the afternoon sun into the evening.

How old do I have to be?

Entry is 18+. Please bring your original ID or passport, a photo of it is not enough. Your ticket comes digitally to your phone.