NEU CÖLN 2026
November 4–8, 2026
Heilig Kreuz Kloster
Lindenstraße 45
50674 Cologne, Germany
NEU CÖLN is an independent, interdisciplinary festival bringing together contemporary art, literature, music and discourse.
Conceived as a space for encounters across artistic disciplines, the festival combines an exhibition with performances, concerts, readings, talks and screenings. NEU CÖLN aims to create a setting for intellectual exchange, shared experiences and new connections between artists, audiences and different cultural communities.
The second edition takes place from November 5–8, 2026, coinciding with Art Cologne, at the former Heilig Kreuz Monastery in central Cologne. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, November 4.
THE VENUE
The former Heilig Kreuz Monastery was built for the Dominican Order, with its foundation stone laid in 1902. Its last major renovation was completed in 2002. Today, the deconsecrated complex encompasses more than 1,400 square metres, including a large main hall, former residential quarters and a vaulted basement with a historic crypt.
For NEU CÖLN 2026, the monastery becomes a temporary space for contemporary artistic practice and exchange. Sculptures and installations occupy the exhibition spaces, while performances and live events unfold throughout the festival.
Lectures, readings, talks and screenings extend the programme into literature, philosophy and art theory. Concerts, a bar and a lounge provide further opportunities to meet, listen and spend time together.
TEAM
NEU CÖLN is organised by Jens-Uwe Beyer, Maud Cournut, Anne Hilgers, Nora Lange, Arjan Stockhausen
SUPPORTED BY
Alfred Talke, Art Cologne, Café Central & Sven Pink, CTMS, Gusch, Heilandt, Houben, Kommando Audio, Kulturservice Köln, SPA Recordings, Tandem, Ticket.io, Viktor Neumann, Zilkens Fine Art
CONTACT
neucoeln.com
instagram.com/neucoeln
Email: booking@neucoeln.com
GEtteing here
By Public Transport
The venue is centrally located in Cologne and easily accessible by public transport.
Moltkestraße: Tram lines 1 and 7, bus lines 136 and 146. Approximately 5–10 minutes on foot.
Rudolfplatz: Tram lines 1, 7, 12 and 15. Approximately 10 minutes on foot.
Köln Süd: Regional train station, approximately 10–15 minutes on foot.
By Bicycle or Car
The venue can be reached by bicycle or car. Parking in the surrounding streets is limited, so we recommend using public transport whenever possible.
Accessibility
Please note that the former monastery is not wheelchair accessible. There is no step-free entrance, and several areas within the building can only be accessed via stairs.
Directions
PRESS
Aufbruchstimmung am Rhein, Frankfurter Allgemeine, Georg Imdahl
Messebericht - Blicke über den Tellerrand Handelsblatt, Stefan Kobel
Neu Cöln – Neuer Satellit der Art Cologne, Kunstforum
Neu Cöln 2026 – Kunst, Musik und Diskurs in der ehemaligen Klosterkirche Heilig Kreuz, Cross Culture Cologne, Lale Konuk
10 Highlights der Kölner Messewoche, Monopol, Elke Buhr und Saskia Trebing
NEU CÖLN 2026
November 4–8, 2026
Heilig Kreuz Kloster
Lindenstraße 45
50674 Cologne, Germany
NEU CÖLN is an independent, interdisciplinary festival bringing together contemporary art, literature, music and discourse.
Conceived as a space for encounters across artistic disciplines, the festival combines an exhibition with performances, concerts, readings, talks and screenings. NEU CÖLN aims to create a setting for intellectual exchange, shared experiences and new connections between artists, audiences and different cultural communities.
The second edition takes place from November 5–8, 2026, coinciding with Art Cologne, at the former Heilig Kreuz Monastery in central Cologne. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, November 4.
THE VENUE
The former Heilig Kreuz Monastery was built for the Dominican Order, with its foundation stone laid in 1902. Its last major renovation was completed in 2002. Today, the deconsecrated complex encompasses more than 1,400 square metres, including a large main hall, former residential quarters and a vaulted basement with a historic crypt.
For NEU CÖLN 2026, the monastery becomes a temporary space for contemporary artistic practice and exchange. Sculptures and installations occupy the exhibition spaces, while performances and live events unfold throughout the festival.
Lectures, readings, talks and screenings extend the programme into literature, philosophy and art theory. Concerts, a bar and a lounge provide further opportunities to meet, listen and spend time together.
TEAM
NEU CÖLN is organised by Jens-Uwe Beyer, Maud Cournut, Anne Hilgers, Nora Lange, Arjan Stockhausen
SUPPORTED BY
Alfred Talke, Art Cologne, Café Central & Sven Pink, CTMS, Gusch, Heilandt, Houben, Kommando Audio, Kulturservice Köln, SPA Recordings, Tandem, Ticket.io, Viktor Neumann, Zilkens Fine Art
CONTACT
instagram.com/neucoeln
Email: booking@neucoeln.com
KLOSTER HEILIGEN KREUZ
LINDENSTRASSE 45
5067 COLOGNE
GEtteing here
By Public Transport
The venue is centrally located in Cologne and easily accessible by public transport.
Moltkestraße: Tram lines 1 and 7, bus lines 136 and 146. Approximately 5–10 minutes on foot.
Rudolfplatz: Tram lines 1, 7, 12 and 15. Approximately 10 minutes on foot.
Köln Süd: Regional train station, approximately 10–15 minutes on foot.
By Bicycle or Car
The venue can be reached by bicycle or car. Parking in the surrounding streets is limited, so we recommend using public transport whenever possible.
Accessibility
Please note that the former monastery is not wheelchair accessible. There is no step-free entrance, and several areas within the building can only be accessed via stairs.
Directions
Get directions via Google Maps
PRESS
Aufbruchstimmung am Rhein, Frankfurter Allgemeine, Georg Imdahl
Messebericht - Blicke über den Tellerrand Handelsblatt, Stefan Kobel
Neu Cöln – Neuer Satellit der Art Cologne, Kunstforum
Neu Cöln 2026 – Kunst, Musik und Diskurs in der ehemaligen Klosterkirche Heilig Kreuz, Cross Culture Cologne, Lale Konuk
10 Highlights der Kölner Messewoche, Monopol, Elke Buhr und Saskia Trebing