africologneFESTIVAL

June 11-22, 2025

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SORCIÈRES / KIMPA VITA
DeLaVallet Bidiefono
June 11, 8:30 p.m.
FESTIVAL OPENING
followed by Party TICKET
June 12, 7 p.m. TICKET
SCHAUSPIEL KÖLN

In his powerful, rock-infused production, choreographer DeLaVallet Bidiefono brings the story of Kimpa Vita to life. A visionary who fought for her country’s independence, for freedom, and for the rights of women...

MASQUISARD
Ritual performance by Toutou, le conteur
June 7, 15 h TICKET
June 8, 15 h TICKET
June 19, 14 h TICKET
June 21, 14 h TICKET
RAUTENSTRAUCH-JOEST-MUSEUM - CULTURES OF THE WORLD

In Masquisard (Masque/Mask + Maquisard: resistance fighters from the underground), Toutou Ditchou rekindles the resistance against colonial rule in Cameroon. Between 1955 and 1971, many of the independence fighters...

DJ FREEGAH
Party
June 11, 10.30 pm
Schauspiel Köln, Garten
June 22, 9.30 pm
Festival-Closing with Silent Disco
Alte Feuerwache, Hof
ADMISSION FREE
SCHAUSPIEL KÖLN | ALTE FEUERWACHE

We’re kicking off the africologneFESTIVAL on 11 June with nothing but good vibes – brought to you by DJ Freegah! Known for his electrifying mixes of Afrobeats, Afrohouse, and global club sounds, DJ Freegah has a gift...

SYCOMORE
Sapphire Belkheir
June 12, 9 p.m.
TICKET
June 13, 6 p.m.
TICKET
ALTE FEUERWACHE / INFOBÜRO

Through a fictional family tree, Saphir Belkheir delves into his French-Algerian ancestry. In the process, he uncovers missing figures—personalities erased from official narratives—and confronts a colonial, patriarchal...