Event Technology Cologne
Your event partner for events in the cathedral city.
Event technology for the greater Cologne area
Cologne is one of Germany’s most popular cities and an ideal venue for events of all kinds. The city on the Rhine offers a diverse range of events and a vibrant nightlife. It boasts numerous event venues, spacious exhibition halls, impressive concert halls, vast outdoor spaces, and a modern film industry. Gahrens und Battermann provides state-of-the-art event technology for many events in Cologne. pplies state-of-the-art event technology for many Cologne events.
We offer the following event technology:
Your contact persons for event technology Cologne
Whether in northern or southern Cologne, in the new or old town: The Cologne-based event technology specialists at Gahrens und Battermann provide reliable, personalized service for your event in Cologne and the surrounding area.
Eric Kutter
Branch Manager
“Kölle, du bes e Jeföhl” means for my part “Cologne mentality” with the values: Cosmopolitanism, tolerance and the great tendency to being laid back.”
Alexander De Blaer
Head of Sales
“I’m thrilled by Cologne as a media hub with its numerous film and television studios.”
Let’s talk about your projects soon:
Christian Lauscher
Senior Account Manager
“I’m a big fan of the city’s diverse 2,000-year-old architecture. My favorite tour includes the Historic City Hall, Cologne Cathedral, the Kranhäuser, and the Hohenzollern Bridge.”
Annalisa Mugavero
Account Manager
“My favorite Cologne Carnival song is ‘Viva Colonia.’ As an Italian, it really captures that Italian zest for life.”
Let’s talk about your projects soon:
Angelika Penger
Account Manager
“Even though I’m from Düsseldorf, I work with passion every day for our Cologne office. And Carnival is at the top of the list of reasons to love Cologne.”
G+B can be reached at its headquarters directly outside Cologne.
Address:
GAHRENS + BATTERMANN GmbH & Co. KG
Lustheide 77
51427 Bergisch Gladbach
+49 2204 204-0
info@gb-rental.com
Fax +49 2204 204-100
Successful event technology projects in Cologne and carried out by our Cologne team
The Kölnmesse exhibition grounds, the Lanxess Arena, the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, the Live Music Hall, and the Tanzbrunnen are popular venues that Gahrens and Battermann are happy to furnish. G+ B plays its part in making Cologne the perfect destination for great events. The city offers many opportunities for event organizers and visitors alike: whether it’s a major concert, an international business meeting, or an open-air festival—Cologne has it all.
State Congress of Delegates of the Women’s Union
With the Online Voting Tool, we enabled digital elections in a matter of seconds at the state delegates' conference of the Women's Union of North Rhine-Westphalia – an efficient, mobile-friendly process that smoothly mapped the entire election process of the party conference.
Topseller Forum hybrid for the first time
A hybrid event solution featuring a stage, set design, lighting, sound, and streaming made it possible for Gothaer Insurance to host its Top Seller Forum, with 120 guests on-site and over 500 participants joining digitally—technically implemented as a combined live and online event.
State Congress of Delegates of the Women’s Union
With the Online Voting Tool, we enabled digital elections in a matter of seconds at the state delegates' conference of the Women's Union of North Rhine-Westphalia – an efficient, mobile-friendly process that smoothly mapped the entire election process of the party conference.
Topseller Forum hybrid for the first time
A hybrid event solution featuring a stage, set design, lighting, sound, and streaming made it possible for Gothaer Insurance to host its Top Seller Forum, with 120 guests on-site and over 500 participants joining digitally—technically implemented as a combined live and online event.
Gamescom in Cologne
Challenge
The challenge lay in the overall technical planning and implementation of the video and media technology for Square Enix’s trade show booth—including live broadcasts of game scenes, trailer presentations, and interactive gaming stations. The goal was to provide visitors with an immersive experience and to offer gaming professionals a perfect stage in the separate area.
Solution
G+B achieved this using two linked Barco E2 systems to stream footage from approximately 30 gaming stations in real time onto large-format LED walls. Effect lights, fog machines, and wind machines were precisely synchronized via Pandoras Box, ensuring that the shows and trailer presentations ran perfectly in sync and left a lasting impression on the audience.
Trade Fair Cologne
We are also on site for you at the Cologne fair.
Are you exhibiting at the Cologne Trade Fair or are you responsible for your client’s trade show presence? We’d be happy to professionally handle all the technical equipment for your booth. Use us as your technical event service provider for all areas—from registering suspension points to complete media technology (lighting, sound, video, streaming, digital solutions). Thanks to our nearby large warehouse, we can respond to your needs even on short notice. And for support during the trade show, we offer lighting and setup services upon request.
Your contact persons for the Cologne trade fair
Alexander De Blaer
Head of Sales
Let’s talk about your projects soon:
Annalisa Mugavero
Account Manager
Let’s talk about your projects soon:
Streaming location Cologne
Whether in Cologne city center or outside the Rhine metropolis
We have an extensive network of venue partners, including in the Rhine metropolitan area. We’d be happy to help you find a suitable streaming venue for your event in Cologne, Bonn, Leverkusen, Siegburg, or Hürth. Please contact us. We’d be happy to assist you.
You are looking for a solution at your site?
We bring the streaming studio to you! Whether at your company headquarters or in a selected location – we are the right partner for you. We will be happy to work with you to put together a studio concept tailored to your needs. Are you looking for a suitable studio solution for your event? Contact us.
Frequently asked questions about the Cologne site:
Cologne as an event location
Cologne, one of Germany’s oldest cities, is a vibrant hub of culture and history. Situated on the Rhine, Cologne blends a rich past with a dynamic present. The city is famous for its imposing cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which dominates the cityscape.
Cologne’s cultural diversity is evident in its numerous museums, theaters, and galleries. The Romano-Germanic Museum preserves the history of the city and its Roman heritage, while the Museum Ludwig showcases an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art. Beyond the museums, the Old Town beckons with its historic buildings, picturesque alleys, and lively squares that invite visitors to linger.
Corporate events in Cologne
Cologne is not only a popular venue for large trade fairs and public events, but also a first-class choice for corporate events of all kinds. The city offers a wide range of unique venues, from historic rooms in old castles or modern loft spaces with views of the Rhine to innovative conference centres equipped with the latest technology.
This diversity enables companies to find the perfect setting for conferences, workshops, company parties or team-building events.
Location Partner of Gahrens and Battermann in Cologne
Gahrens and Battermann is a permanent partner of event locations in Cologne.
- Residenz – an ASTOR film lounge
Gahrens and Battermann is also happy to assist you at any time in your search for other locations.
Gahrens and Battermann on site
Cologne Trade Fair
Koelnmesse is one of the world’s leading trade fair centres, renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and the variety of international events it organises every year. It serves as a global platform for industry innovations, where companies from all over the world can present their latest products and services to a wide audience.
Trade fair calendar Cologne 2026
Gahrens and Battermann provides on-site support for these trade fairs as an event technology service provider:
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Transportation in Cologne
For business travelers and event attendees, Cologne’s connectivity is a key factor. The city benefits from its central location in Europe and an excellent transportation infrastructure. Cologne/Bonn Airport offers direct flights to domestic and international destinations, while Cologne Central Station, with its high-speed trains, provides quick connections to cities across Germany as well as to neighboring countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
The highways around Cologne are part of a dense European road network that makes it easy to travel by car. Local mobility is ensured by an efficient public transportation system that includes subways, trams, and buses, enabling quick travel within the city as well as to the exhibition grounds and other event venues.