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Gloria Theater

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Address
Apostelnstraße 11, 50667 Cologne
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Website
gloria-theater.com
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Price Range
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About this place Gloria Theater

The Gloria, a former cinema on Apostelnstraße just steps from Neumarkt, now doubles as Cologne’s go‑to spot for everything from live music to late‑night dance floors. Inside, the original screen arch still frames the stage, giving concerts, comedy shows and cabaret a slightly theatrical feel. The space feels larger than it looks, thanks to the high ceiling and the way the rows of seats have been pulled back into an open floor. It’s not a gay bar, but the crowd is openly inclusive and the venue regularly hosts Cologne’s queer parties, especially around CSD and Carnival. You’ll hear the same mix of indie bands and stand‑up on a Tuesday and a drag‑heavy dance floor on a Saturday, depending on the calendar. Club nights run Fridays and Saturdays from 20:00 until 05:00. The lineup shifts week to week, so swing by gloria‑theater.com if you need to know which nights are queer‑focused. Ticket prices vary with the act; there’s no flat entry fee.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 20:00-05:00
Saturday 20:00-05:00
Sunday Closed

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Drag shows Live music Community oriented Multilingual staff Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Upscale Dance club Cabaret / Show bar Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Live music

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Mot Gu
Mot Gu Jun 2026
★★★★★
Thomas Sprey
Thomas Sprey Jun 2026
★★★★★
Brigitte Braun
Brigitte Braun Jun 2026
★★★★★

Very nice location!

Rabie Suleiman
Rabie Suleiman Jun 2026
★★★★★
Mergin Kruezi
Mergin Kruezi Jun 2026
★★★★★

A lovely, cozy theater. We saw Osan Yaran and Özcan Koser. A wonderful, comfortable atmosphere.

Eni Lepein
Eni Lepein Jun 2026
★★★★★

It was lovely, as always. Great event stage.

HB
HB Jun 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 1 November 2026

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