Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz

An event venue listed by Bandsintown in Cologne.

Venue image: Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz venue owner websiteSource

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The Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz presents theatre, music, literature, political cabaret, comedy, and variety throughout the year; from 1936 until March 2018, the venue was also home to the well-known Millowitsch folk theatre. The theatre auditorium is on the first floor and reached by 30 steps; a platform lift provides access, and row 12 has two wheelchair spaces, each with a seat for a companion beside it. Bar Colonia opens one hour before an event begins; on event days, the theatre box office is open from 90 minutes before a performance until the performance begins.^[1][2]

Do

Wheelchair spaces and companion seats can be booked up to one week before the event; plan your request accordingly.^[1]
Rudolfplatz stop is served by tram lines 1, 7, 12, and 15 and bus lines 136 and 146.^[2]

Sources and contextChecked 8 October 2026

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Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz — TheaterOfficial information · Checked 8 October 2026
Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz — Stadt KölnPublished guide · Checked 8 October 2026

Address

Aachener Straße 5, Köln, Germany

Sources

Bandsintown event listingChecked 8 Oct 2026
Bandsintown venue detailsChecked 8 Oct 2026

Source-listed events

29 Apr

Arts & culture

The Michael Jackson Experience

29 Apr, 19:00

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

28 Apr

Arts & culture

The Michael Jackson Experience

28 Apr, 14:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

27 Apr

Arts & culture

The Michael Jackson Experience

27 Apr, 19:00

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: Hannes Schöner

21 Dec

Arts & culture

Hannes Schöner

21 Dec, 19:00

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: Danceperados Of Ireland

22 Feb

Arts & culture

Danceperados Of Ireland

22 Feb, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: Danceperados Of Ireland

23 Feb

Arts & culture

Danceperados Of Ireland

23 Feb, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: Lennart Schilgen

3 Apr

Arts & culture

Lennart Schilgen

3 Apr, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: Seom

3 Jul

Arts & culture

Seom

3 Jul, 19:00

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Representative performer image: Seom

2 Jul

Arts & culture

Seom

2 Jul, 19:00

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Representative performer image: Thomas Borchert

16 Jul

Arts & culture

Thomas Borchert

16 Jul, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: Thomas Borchert

17 Jul

Arts & culture

Thomas Borchert

17 Jul, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

22 Jul

Arts & culture

The Harvard Krokodiloes

22 Jul, 19:00

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: RUDELSINGEN

24 Mar

Arts & culture

RUDELSINGEN

24 Mar, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: RUDELSINGEN

17 Nov

Arts & culture

RUDELSINGEN

17 Nov, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: RUDELSINGEN

10 Jun

Arts & culture

RUDELSINGEN

10 Jun, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: RUDELSINGEN

11 Jan

Arts & culture

RUDELSINGEN

11 Jan, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

Representative performer image: RUDELSINGEN

17 Nov

Live music

RUDELSINGEN

17 Nov, 19:30

Volksbühne am RudolfplatzListed by sourceChecked 8 Oct

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