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E-Werk

Live music venue in Cologne set in a former historicist power station, hosting concerts since 1991.

holds approx. 2,000 people

E-Werk is a live music venue in Cologne, Germany, set in a former power station built in the historicism style. It has served as a concert stage since 1991.

At a Glance

Type
Live music venue
Location
Cologne, Germany
In use as a venue since
1991
Building
Former power station
Architectural style
Historicism

Artists on Stage

Since its opening, the venue has hosted touring acts from several countries. Performers who have appeared here include Iggy Pop, Def Leppard, Beady Eye, Meat Loaf, Foreigner, Europe, Huey Lewis and the News, Status Quo, Guano Apes, Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains, AJR, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay and Ellie Goulding.

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Address

Schanzenstraße 37
51063 Köln

Contact

0221 96790

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