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Kumede

A Cologne theatre group that since 1947 has staged farces exclusively in the Kölsch dialect – usually sold out, run by the Alt-Köln heritage society.

Kölsch Folk theatre Comedy

The Kumede is a Cologne theatre company that performs plays exclusively in the Kölsch dialect. The word Kumede simply means "comedy" in Kölsch.

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-23

At a glance

Founded: 1947
Language: Kölsch only
Genre: farces, mostly written in-house
Season: May and June, around 22 performances

Cologne dialect theatre, by passion

Founded in the hard post-war years to make people laugh again, the Kumede has staged a new play every year for over 75 years. With around 10,000 visitors per run it is usually sold out and finances itself entirely from ticket sales. It is run by the Alt-Köln heritage society, founded in 1902. Since 2016 the Kumede has performed at the Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz, the former Millowitsch Theatre.