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EURO 2024 Festival

EURO 2024 Festival is coming to Cologne, with an abundance of activities and cultural experiences to keep you entertained beyond the football! The city and its residents are well experienced in hosting large-scale events and are known for creating a vibrant, cosmopolitan and welcoming atmosphere for all fans, guests and locals alike. Stop by the Fan Zone at Heumarkt, mingle with other fans at the Public Viewing in Tanzbrunnen while enjoying art and culture in the old town.

šŸŽ‰ Fan Zone Heumarkt

At the heart of the EURO 2024 Festival in Cologne will be the Fan Zone Heumarkt. Bring your friends, family and colleagues to join thousands of other fans for the ultimate EURO experience. Open on all 31 days of the tournament, the Fan Zone will be the perfect place to drop in and enjoy the ā€œkƶlscheā€ atmosphere while watching all EURO 2024 matches on screens or showing off your skills in one of the various football-related activities on-site.

šŸ“ Location
Heumarkt
50667 Cologne

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šŸ“… Opening days
14 June – 14 July, daily
14:00 to 22:00 or until the end of the last game (approximately 23:00)
On EURO 2024 matchdays in Cologne from 11:00 to 22:00 or until the end of the last match (approximately 23:00)

šŸŽŸļø Entry
Free entry, no ticket required!

🄳 Key activities
⚽ Football activities
šŸŽ¤ DJ sets & entertainment programme
šŸ˜‹ Food and beverage
šŸ“ŗ Broadcasting of all EURO 2024 games

🦸 CPR Training - Get trained, save lives!

Become part of the UEFA campaign, spearheaded by Ruud Gullit and backed by Manuel Neuer, Ana Maria Marković and Gareth Bale, and learn how to save a life! 🦺

 Visit the 'Get trained, save lives' booth in Fan Zone Heumarkt daily between 14:00 and 23:00!

 The campaign is a joint initiative from UEFA and the ERC to raise awareness on the topic of sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of bystander CPR.

Take part in the CPR-race or visit the online-module where you will be trained by Erling Haaland and Thierry Henry.

šŸ• Food & beverage
In addition to a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and beer, there is also a wide range of food options. Choose from burgers, pizzas, kebabs and various barbecue dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

šŸ’¶ Payment methods
You can pay using cash or card at the Fan Zone.

More information can be found on the official Fan Zone Heumarkt website.

Fan Zone FAQs

What is the admission procedure at the Fan Zone?

Body and bag checks are carried out at the entrance. See the list of prohibited items below.

Does the Fan Zone have a capacity limit?

The Fan Zone is designed to accommodate up to 7,500 people. If it reaches capacity, the ā€œone in, one outā€ policy applies, whereby one person is allowed to enter for every fan leaving the Fan Zone. This may involve waiting times.

Does the Fan Zone have special policies for bags or luggage?

Find out in advance about the rules on prohibited items in the festival house rules.

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šŸ“ŗ Public Viewing Tanzbrunnen

The official Public Viewing is in an iconic Cologne setting. Enjoy the beautiful view over the Rhine river with the World Heritage site Cologne Cathedral (Kƶlner Dom) as a backdrop while watching the biggest matches of the tournament live on giant screens. Expect live music, a stage programme and an eclectic atmosphere to rival any stadium.

šŸ“ Location
Tanzbrunnen
Rheinparkweg 1
50679 Cologne

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šŸ“… Opening Days
The following matches will be screened live in the Public Viewing Area, including Public Viewing opening hours:

05 July 2024: 15:00 – 23:00
06 July 2024: 17:00 – 23:00

In addition, on any other potential matchdays of the German team in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

šŸŽŸļø Entry
Free entry, no ticket required!

šŸ• Food & beverage
In addition to a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and beer, there is also a wide range of food options. Choose from burgers, pizzas, kebabs and various barbecue dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

šŸ’¶ Payment methods
You can pay by cash or card at the Fan Zone.

Further information can be found on the Public Viewing am Tanzbrunnen’s official website.

Public Viewing FAQs

What is the admission procedure at the Public Viewing?

Body and bag checks are carried out at the entrance. See the list of prohibited items below.

Does the Public Viewing have a capacity limit?

The Public Viewing is designed to accommodate up to 12,500 people. If it reaches capacity, the ā€œone in, one outā€ policy applies, whereby one person is allowed to enter for every fan leaving the Public Viewing area. This may involve waiting times.

Does the Public Viewing area have special policies for bags or luggage?

Find out in advance about the rules on prohibited items in the festival house rules.

šŸŽ” Spectacular

The Spectacular ā€œAlaafā€ welcomes all national and international fans to the Roncalliplatz in the heart of the city. Here you can take great photos with the Cathedral in the background. ā€œKƶlle Alaafā€œ is the joyful Cologne carnival greeting and can be heard again and again not only on the great days in Cologne.

šŸŽ‰ EURO 2024 Festival accessibility

You can find all information on accessibility of Festival sites on our dedicated accessibility page or specific for the ā€œPublic Viewing for allā€ initiative on the City of Cologne website.

šŸŽ­ Host City Events

For EURO 2024, Cologne will offer a wide range of tournament-specific events to truly bring the football spirit to life across the whole city! For more information and an overview on what’s planned in Cologne, check out the City of Cologne event schedule.

⚽Football Experience
All around the Tanzbrunnen from June 14 to 30, the Football Experience will feature numerous hands-on sports activities. Further information can be found here.

šŸ” Fan Zone & Bar Finder

Where to watch the matches in Cologne:

In Cologne without a match ticket? Discover places near you screening EURO 2024 matches live with the Fan Zone & Bar Finder.

Simply enter your location to find your nearest EURO 2024 Fan Zone or to see the local bars screening matches.

🌱 Sustainability

With a sustainable event concept, the Host City Cologne promotes environmental and climate protection, the promotion of youth and grassroots sport, and diversity and inclusion. You can find out more about the measures and projects on the website of EURO 2024 sustainability goals in Cologne.