Everything About Music In Cologne & Bonn

Today we will try to fill you in on everything we know about music in Cologne and Bonn. This is certainly a broad topic but we will do our best to cover the full scene in this post.

To get the ball rolling we will discuss the best musical instrument stores and there will be separate lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.

Obviously there will be some crossover in those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.

Up next we will get into where to go for quality instrument repair because some of you may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.

The best music lessons for kids or adults will get a shout out. And then there will be some local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records.

We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues near you. There are also many bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.

And our final section will get into the best festivals on the Cologne and Bonn music calendar. Stick around until the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pinned on it. For all of our posts on Germany click here.

Musical Instrument Stores In Cologne & Bonn

When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Cologne and Bonn head to:

• Music Store Professional at Istanbul Str. 22-26
• Hort Hort at Engelbert Str. 46
• Kölner Akkordeon Werkstatt at Veleda Str. 17
• Musikhaus Tonger at Zeughaus Str. 24
• Geigenbau Zhou-Geiger at Max-Cohen-Str. 4, Bonn
• Musik Baum at Plittersdorfer 11, Bonn
• Startermusic at Auf dem Kummgraben 6 a, Wachtberg

Music Store Professional offers services for guitars, basses, ukuleles, violins, and more. Before shipping all stringed instruments are unpacked, checked, properly adjusted, and tuned.

In addition to selling musical instruments in Bonn along with accessories Geigenbau Zhou-Geiger also repairs and restores string instruments and bows.

Whether you are young or old, a beginner, or an expert you will find everything you need at Startermusic.

Where To Buy Guitars

If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:

• Phantom Guitars at Theophano Str. 24
• Beyers Music at 59-61, Luxemburger Str
• Equipment Center at Hansaring 19
• Gitarrenwerkstatt at Weisser Haupt Str. 101
• Bünnagel at Breite Str. 99
• Ulis Musik at Venloer Str. 476
• Musikhaus Citymusic at Am Johanneskreuz 2, Bonn
• T.Man Guitars at Siemensstr. 25, Bonn
• Essence Guitars at Hauptstr. 116 116, Remagen

Phantom Guitars offers all imaginable services regarding guitars and basses.

Bünnagel specializes in the rental, repair and restoration of high quality stringed instruments in Cologne.

Essence Guitars manufactures electric and acoustic guitars in Bonn in addition to maintenance and repair services.

Earlier we linked you to Music Store Professional and Musikhaus Tonger but we also need to mention them here in the guitar stores section.

Drum Shops Near You

And for the best drum shops in your area:

• Drum Center at Markmannsgasse 9 – 11
• Re-Drum at Wilhelm-Mauser- Str. 14

Drumcenter has specialized in drums and percussion for over 30 years. They sell drums, traveler kits, shell sets, marching equipment, bass, and drums accessories near you.

Another great place to buy drums is Music Store Professional.

Instrument Repair

You can get quality instrument repairs at:

• Alfredo Clemente at Machabäer Str. 56
• Christoph Siewers at Im Dau 11

Alfredo Clemente is a great option for everything to do with string instruments and bows. Qualified specialist knowledge, many years of experience, and instruments for sale or rent have made this store a local favorite since 1993.

High-quality repairs and general overhauls of flutes, piccoli, bassoons, oboes, recorders, and historical instruments are available at Christoph Siewers.

Other great places for instrument repair that we mentioned earlier is Bünnagel, Geigenbau Zhou-Geiger, and Essence Guitars.

Music Lessons

You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:

• Music-Academy at Bayenthalgürtel 4
• Modern Music School at Weisshaus Str. 30
• Music School at Gürzenich Str. 21
• Arte Paco Music at Lübecker Str. 26
• ASM Music at Hansaring 115
• Music Academy Bonn at Noeggerathstrasse 43, Bonn
• Hamids Musikschule at Herzogsfreudenweg 1, Bonn
• Musik Akademie Henneberger at Brühler 26, Bonn
• Musicube Academy at Wilhelmstrasse 27, Bonn
• Music School Bach at Argelanderstrasse 151, Bonn
• Music School Emotion at Bonner Talweg 10, Bonn
• Ludwig-van-Beethoven at Kurfürstenallee 8–9, Bonn
• Drumschool Bonn at Königswinterer 112-114, Bonn

Music Academy is one of the leading Germany-wide companies for state-of-the-art music lessons and training for all common rock, jazz, and pop genres.

At the Modern Music School in your area students can learn their dream instrument including guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, piano, or even singing with enthusiastic, motivating, methodical, and didactically trained music teachers.

Instrument sales and lessons in rock, jazz, and pop for children, teens, adults, and seniors are offered at Music Academy Bonn.

Hamids Musikschule provides comprehensive lessons for musicians of all levels and ages helping them achieve their musical goals with creativity and determination.

Teaching film music is the specialty of Musicube Academy.

Music School Bach offers personalized and individualized musical lessons and programs.

More than 16 types of music lessons are available for kids, teens, and adults of all ages and skill levels at Music School Emotion.

CD & Record Stores

Some of our favorite local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:

• Vintage & Vinyl at Iltis Str. 12
• Parallel Schallplatten at Brabanter Str. 2-4
• Early Bird Records at Linden Str. 77
• Sally Records at Gleueler Str. 179
• Kompakt at Werder Str. 15-19
• Devinylhunter at Römerpl 2, Bonn

Parallel Schallplatten offers a comprehensive selection of new and used sound carriers. Their range includes jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, reggae, soundtracks, entertainers, easy listening, country, rock, pop, indie, new wave, industrial, avant-garde and classic.

Early Bird Records sells record players, T-shirts, caps, hats, tapes, CD’s and DVD’s, books, and record cleaning accessories.

Cologne & Bonn Live Music Venues

These Cologne and Bonn live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:

• Live Music Hall at Licht Str. 30
• Essigfabrik at Siegburger Str. 110
• Tanzbrunnen at Rheinparkweg 1
• BonnLive at Landgrabenweg 151, Bonn

Restaurants With Live Music

These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:

• Jameson Irish Pub at Friesen Str. 30-40
• Restaurant Café Bar at Rathauspl. 1
• Haus Scholzen at Venloer Str. 236
• Restaurant Roter Platz at Zülpicher Pl. 11
• Macaronni Restaurant at Hahnen Str. 16a
• Harmonie at Frongasse 28-30, Bonn

Jameson Irish Pub is home to traditional Irish food and drink, cold Guinness, and great craic. They host live local music on Thursdays and karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bars With Live Music

Plus there are bars that play live music too:

• Papa Joe’s Jazz Bar at am, Buttermarkt 37
• Soul Bar Cologne at Zülpicher Str. 29
• Klub Berlin at Kepler Str. 4-6
• Groove Bar & Lounge at Frankfurter Str. 200
• The Copper Pot at Bolzengasse 7
• Barinton at Grüner Weg 2
• Sonja’s at Friedrichstrasse 13, Bonn
• Bla at Bornheimer Str. 20-22, Bonn

Regular live traditional jazz music in Bonn performed by various bands is hosted at Sonja’s which is also known for its ambiance and tasty beers.

Music Festivals In Your Area

And finally for the top music festivals near you:

• Summerjam Festival in July
• Euroblast Festival in September/October
• C/o Pop

C/o Pop is a 5 day music festival that has been bringing national and international acts from the fields of electro, indie, and related styles to town since 2004.

Euroblast brings the finest bands and composers of the contemporary metal scene onto the stage gathering musicians, fans, and the industry to create a unique experience.

You may also be interested in these posts on:

• Everything About Music In Dusseldorf
• Everything About Music In Frankfurt
• Everything About Music In Stuttgart
• Everything About Music In Hamburg

Enjoy The Cologne & Bonn Local Music Scene

Well guys, we tried cover the scene as well as we could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.

Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post.

No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Cologne and Bonn we hope you enjoy yourself.