What's On at Essigfabrik, Cologne

Explore 80 concerts at Essigfabrik in Cologne, Germany.

About Essigfabrik

Essigfabrik is a live music venue in Cologne. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.

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Essigfabrik on record

Gigvault documents 80 concerts at Essigfabrik, spanning 2010 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 22 shows. 70 different acts have played here, and The Devil Wears Prada has come back most often (4 times).

Essigfabrik — Venue information

Stepping into the Essigfabrik is like entering a sprawling, industrial cathedral of sound, where concrete walls hum with an undeniable energy. This Cologne institution is a sanctuary for everything from pulverizing metal and hypnotic techno to soulful indie rock and boundary-pushing electronic acts. Lose yourself in the heart-thumping pulse of live music, enveloped by the raw, unfussy grandeur of a repurposed factory that amplifies every beat. More than just a venue, Essigfabrik is a vital artery in Cologne's vibrant nightlife, consistently delivering unforgettable, visceral experiences that cement its legendary status.

Recent bands at Essigfabrik

• Setyøursails
• Comeback Kid
• One Step Closer
• Conny
• Terror
• HEALTH
• ANKOR
• Sevendust

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Concerts at Essigfabrik

• We Came as Romans · 2025-10-04
• Thrice · 2026-03-10
• The Skys · 2026-10-12
• The Devil Wears Prada · 2025-08-16
• The Devil Wears Prada · 2024-08-14
• The Devil Wears Prada · 2024-05-19
• The Devil Wears Prada · 2024-05-18
• Tarja · 2026-10-12
• Slope · 2026-10-09
• Shadow of Intent · 2026-10-10
• Rolling Quartz · 2025-01-21
• Polyphia · 2023-05-21
• Nails · 2026-10-08
• Malevolence · 2024-11-14
• Lorna Shore · 2023-11-19

Concerts at Essigfabrik by month

When Essigfabrik was busiest, and who was on stage.

• August 2026 — 2 concerts: Metal Church, Death Angel
• March 2026 — 3 concerts: Moon Shot, Thrice, Der W
• January 2026 — 2 concerts: Napalm Death, Resolve
• November 2025 — 3 concerts: Solence, Catch Your Breath, Ankor
• October 2025 — 4 concerts: MAN WITH A MISSION, HEAVENSGATE, We Came as Romans, Brand of Sacrifice
• September 2025 — 2 concerts: TesseracT, Ihlo
• August 2025 — 2 concerts: Ministry, August Burns Red
• October 2024 — 5 concerts: All Faces Down, Dead by April, Our Mirage, Chaosbay, Vower
• October 2023 — 2 concerts: dArtagnan, Einar Solberg
• October 2022 — 3 concerts: Riskee and The Ridicule, Vildhjarta, Panzerballett
• November 2017 — 4 concerts: Motorowl, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Adept, Breakdown of Sanity

Concerts at Essigfabrik with setlists

The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.

• Panzerballett — 2026-09-25, 5 songs played
• Metal Church — 2026-08-07, 6 songs played
• Death Angel — 2026-08-07, 7 songs played
• Laibach — 2026-05-20, 19 songs played
• Abbath — 2026-04-23, 10 songs played
• Moon Shot — 2026-03-20, 9 songs played
• Thrice — 2026-03-10, 20 songs played
• Der W — 2026-03-05, 21 songs played
• Napalm Death — 2026-01-30, 24 songs played
• Resolve — 2026-01-17, 13 songs played

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