The Longest Table in Cologne 2026 – All information about the Cologne street festival in the Severinsviertel

Shopping and Sunday shopping on Severinstraße

On Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, Severinstraße will be in full bloom at the "Längste Desch vun Kölle 2026" (Longest Table in Cologne 2026). Around 120 vendors, craftspeople, clubs, and restaurateurs will set up their stalls at the popular street festival. The offerings range from the latest fashions to fresh flowers and toys, all the way to handcrafted treasures.

A special highlight awaits on Sunday, September 20, 2026: As part of a Sunday shopping event, the local shops in the neighborhood will open their doors from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and invite visitors to browse extensively during the street festival.

Delicious Kölsch beer and culinary delights

Of course, your physical well-being is also well catered for, as the street festival leaves nothing to be desired in terms of culinary delights. Along the festival mile at the Longest Table in Cologne 2026, the air is filled with the aroma of hearty and sweet specialties from the region and around the world. From classic grilled sausages and fresh pasta to sweet crêpes, there's plenty to choose from for every taste. Naturally, a freshly tapped Kölsch beer is a must, while numerous non-alcoholic drinks and other refreshments will keep you cool.

Art mile and children's program on the Longest Table in Cologne 2026

As in previous years, there will be an art mile again this year. Artists will exhibit their works in Hirschgäßchen. Live art performances are also planned there.

There's plenty of entertainment for the little ones, too. On Im Dau street and Karl-Berbuer-Platz, kids can let loose on bouncy castles and get their faces painted. There will also be a children's carousel. At the popular wheel of fortune run by the Spillmannsgasser Junge eV neighborhood association, which will also have a stand showcasing itself and its activities, children can spin for free sweets or toys. And many an adult will surely appreciate a bag of gummy bears as well.

Stage program on Severinskirchplatz

A central meeting point at the street festival is the stage on Severinskirchplatz. Here, guests at the Längste Desch vun Kölle 2026 can expect a varied entertainment program on both days, featuring Rhineland dialect, live bands, German pop music, dancing, and a rousing atmosphere.

Designing the musical program at the street festival (in alphabetical order):

• Altreucher
• Benni Prince
• Bruno Jung
• Domstadtbande
• Backpack
• Düx
• Gino dal Nero
• Bastard
• Yemeni boy and girl
• Cologne Uniques
• Machemer
• Marita Köllner
• Pure party bliss
• Ramon
• Soul 7
• Soul Delicious
• Tommy Walter
• Time flight

Traffic and travel to the street festival in the southern part of the city

To ensure the street festival can take place without disruption, Severinstraße and surrounding streets in the southern part of the city will be completely closed to car traffic. The closure extends from Spielmannsgasse to the Severinstorburg gate and also includes Severinskirchplatz, Severinskloster, Hirschgäßchen, An St. Magdalenen, Kartäuserhof, Jakobstraße, Achtergäßchen, Josephstraße, Rosenstraße, Im Dau, Landsbergstraße, and Karl-Berbuer-Platz.

The road closures will begin on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. and last until Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5 a.m. Appropriate detours will be signposted.

Since parking spaces in the Severinsviertel district are extremely scarce, travel by public transport is strongly recommended:

• Chlodwigplatz stop: Accessible by KVB light rail lines 15, 16 and 17 as well as bus lines 106, 132, 133 and 142.
• Severinstraße stop: Accessible via KVB light rail lines 3, 4 and 17 as well as bus lines 106 and 132.

When and where exactly does the street festival take place?

The Longest Table in Cologne 2026 will be celebrated on the weekend of September 19th and 20th on Severinstraße (Cologne's southern district). The stalls and booths will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both days.

Will there be a Sunday shopping event at the Längsten Desch vun Kölle 2026?

Yes, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, the local businesses in the Severinsviertel will participate in a Sunday shopping event and will be open to visitors from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Does the street festival cost admission?

No, access to the street festival, the art mile and the complete stage program on Severinskirchplatz is completely free.

What's the best way to travel to the Longest Table in Cologne 2026?

Since the entire neighborhood around Severinstraße is closed to car traffic and parking is very limited, traveling by KVB bus and tram is strongly recommended. The Chlodwigplatz and Severinstraße stops are located directly at the festival grounds.