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Sommerblut

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Sommerblut is a cultural festival in Cologne, Germany, which first took place in 2002 and offers a broad spectrum of performances, dance- and theatre productions, but also concerts, movies, art expositions and lectures. The program includes events from the fields of theater, dance, music, performances, exhibitions - including many in-house productions. Some events are especially suitable for people with walking disabilities, hearing disabilities or visual impairments.

Awards

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  • 2007: Cologne Dance Award together with DIN A 13 Tanzkompanie for the performance "SEX ID".
  • 2012: Cologne Innovation Award Disabled Policy for a theatre production covering dementia "ANDERLAND".
  • 2018: Nomination for the Cologne Theatre Award for a production with drug addicts "DRUGLAND".
  • 2019: Nomination for the Cologne Theatre Award for a production with young actors "YOUTOPIA".

Past dates and artists

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16 June – 5 July 2002

  • Events: 13, i.a. Tim Fischer, Kommando Rothenberger, Janice Perry, Kordula Völker, Caspar & Bianca, Charles Ripley
  • Visitors: 2.000

26 June – 11 July 2003

9 June – 17 July 2004

  • Events: 25, i.a. Antony and the Johnsons, Désirée Nick, Tim Fischer, Georgette Dee, Lilo Wanders, Ursula West, Kommando Rothenberger
  • Visitors: 6.500

19 June – 10 July 2005

18 May – 8 June 2006

16 May – 11 June 2007

2008

  • 120 events at 25 locations, 20.000 visitors

2009

  • 150 events at 40 locations, 23.000 visitors

2010

  • 150 events at 45 locations, 20.000 visitors.

2011

  • 120 events at 35 locations, 18.000 visitors.

2012

  • Topic: DEMENTIA (60 events at 25 locations, 12.000 visitors)

2013

  • Topic: FLEEING (70 events at 40 locations, 11.000 visitors)

2014

  • Topic: TABOO (80 events at 35 locations, 12.000 visitors)

2015

  • Topic: MONEY (80 events at 30 locations, 11.000 visitors)

2016

  • Topic: LOVE (80 events at 35 locations, 15.000 visitors)

2017

  • Topic: INTOXICATION (38 events at 24 locations, 10.000 visitors)

2018

  • Topic: BODY (31 events at 24 locations, 6.000 visitors)

2019

  • Topic: FAITH (35 events at 25 locations, 13.500 visitors)
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