SMP + Party
(Early Bird)
€10
Limited tickets
Same full experience. Lower price. Limited tickets.
- Check in until 22:00h
- Social start from 19:00
- Party until 04:00 included
Special Event: Meet people before the party!
Open-air middle in Cologne ☀️
19:00 Pre-Party
Open-air terrace
Automatic roof
90s, 2000s & best hits
2 floors / 2 DJs
Meet first. Party later.
Choose your ticket.
The best night starts early. Come from 19:00, meet a few people first, then party together.
SMP + Party
SMP + Party €12
Best Choice
The full experience: arrive early, meet people, and stay for the party.
- Check in until 22:00h
- Meet people from 19:00
- Party until 04:00 included
Flexible Entry €16
Late option
For later arrivals. You still get the party — but you skip the part where meeting people is easiest.
- Check in whenever you want
- Meet people from 19:00
- Party until 04:00 included
Limited early tickets The lowest prices reward arriving before 22:00.
Full party included SMP tickets include the social start and 90s Spring Break.
Checkout via Rausgegangen Choose your ticket and complete the booking securely.
Why most parties are the worst place to meet people
You arrive late.
It’s loud already.
People are in groups.
This one starts differently.
Meet first. Party later.
From 19:00, the night starts differently. You talk while it’s still easy. Then around 22:00, the party naturally takes over.
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From 19:00
19:00 – Arrive early
The earlier you come, the easier it is to connect with others.
2
Show what you speak
Get your language flags
They show what you speak. Sounds random, but it actually makes it easier to start talking.
3
Social flow
Talk naturally
No pressure. People are not in full party mode yet, so conversations just… happen.
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Two DJs, two floors
22:00 – Party mode ON
By the time the party gets full, you’re not surrounded by strangers anymore.
Ready to join?
Come early for the conversations.
Stay late for the party.
Why people love it
People come for the social start — and stay because it actually works.
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Stephen Daniel
★★★★★
“Melting Pot is the main reason I have friends in Cologne at all. I started coming at the end of July 2023 knowing barely anyone. Over 9 months I made amazing friends from all over the world.”
AW
Amanda Winnerstig
★★★★★
“New to Cologne and without friends? That was me too. Then I came to Melting Pot and now I have many friends here. One girl I met there is now my best friend in Cologne.”
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Eléa Dies
★★★★★
“Very safe for people who come alone too. The people are very welcoming and you quickly feel included in lots of conversations!”
RM
Ricardo Monteiro
★★★★★
“You get sticker flags you can put on your chest which say what languages you speak. Works as a great ice breaker when approaching people you don’t know.”
Good to know
Good to know before you book
Do people come alone?
Yeah, a lot actually.
Is this a dating event?
No. Just people meeting people.
Do I have to talk to people?
No… but it’s kind of the point.
What if I feel a little bit shy?
That’s totally okay. The setup makes it easier than usual to talk to people.
What if I feel uncomfortable?
Our TEAM is always there. Just reach out anytime.
Why should I come early?
Because the social part is strongest before 22:00. That is when talking feels easiest before the room gets loud.
What if I arrive late?
If you come after 22:00, you will miss the part that makes this night different. Choose Flexible Entry if you can only arrive late.
What if I only want the party?
Then Flexible Entry is your option. It still gets you into 90s Spring Break, but it is not the full Social Melting Pot version of the night.
What you get
You get both sides of the night
Not just social. Not just party.
Both in the right order.
Still deciding?
Arrive early if you want the night to feel social.
The €10 Early Bird and €12 SMP + Party tickets are built for the full experience: check in before 22:00h, meet people first, then stay for 90s Spring Break. Flexible Entry is only the backup if you cannot arrive earlier.
Compare ticket optionsSee the energy
Same night.
Two completely different experiences.
Some people will arrive late.
Some will come early — and have a completely different night.
Who this is for
This is for you if…
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You’re open-minded
You enjoy different cultures, perspectives, and conversations.
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You want to meet new people
You don’t just go out to party, you actually want to connect with others.
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You want more than random nights
You want something a bit more social not just music and drinks.
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Solo or with a friend
You’re coming alone, with a friend, or in a group — and want meeting people to feel easy.
You do not need to know anyone.
You just need to show up.
Some people will arrive late.
Some will come early — and have a completely different night.
Best from 19:00
Choose Your Ticket