Senftöpfchen

A storied cabaret and variety theatre in the old town – since 1959 a well-known talent forge of German cabaret.

The Senftöpfchen is a cabaret and variety theatre in Cologne's old town. Founded in 1959, the venue is known well beyond Cologne and is considered a talent forge of German cabaret.

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At a glance

Founded: 1959
Location: old town (Große Neugasse)
Genre: cabaret, comedy, chanson, variety
Reputation: a springboard for many well-known artists

Big names on a small stage

Many later-famous cabaret artists and comedians began their careers on the intimate stage of the Senftöpfchen. With a dense programme of cabaret, comedy and chanson, the venue has been a fixture of Cologne cultural life for decades – charming, sharp-tongued and close to its audience.