The Comedy Bär | English Stand Up Show

The Comedy Bär is a monthly stand up comedy show in the heart of Ehrenfeld. Come for humour, stay for the excellent company, discover some legendary-to-be up-and-coming comedians.

PS! THIS SHOW IS IN ENGLISH!

This is the smallest, cosiest and most welcoming comedy show in all of Cologne. We've checked ;)

Each show features international travelling comedians alongside local comedy talent. You may have not heard of these performers before, but sooner or later you most definitely will. So grab your tickets in order to guarantee bragging rights for life ("oh, you just saw them on Netflix? I was actually there for this little comedy show back in the day in Cologne, it was WONDERFUL! We're friends on Instagram now!")

WHO IS COMING TO PERFORM?
OCTOBER 2025:

Erin Crouch
Erin Crouch is an American comedian who lives in Germany, where she produces monthly shows on two US military bases. She recently opened for Netflix comedians April Macie (USA) and Enissa Amani (Germany). Fulfilling a lifelong dream, she was paid by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs to tell jokes about Germans in 2024. In addition, she has hosted and featured at Cologne International Comedy Festival (October 2024), Boom Chicago Amsterdam (2021 and July 2024) Utrecht International Comedy Festival (2022) and Summer Comedy Marathon festival in Ohrid, N. Macedonia (2023). She co-produces Festrogen, the annual women's comedy festival in Luxembourg (2021- present). Her comedy is neither dirty nor clean but a secret third thing.

Lorraine Chanel Taylor Valentine
Lorraine Chanel Taylor Valentine is where sharp wit meets show-stopping glamor. A dazzling drag queen comedian, Lorraine blends high-fashion elegance with razor-sharp humor, keeping audiences in stitches while serving unforgettable looks. Known for her quick comebacks, over-the-top characters, and magnetic stage presence, she can turn any event into a glitter-fueled comedy club.

Whether she's roasting the front row, lip-syncing to diva anthems, or improvising a hilarious bit on the spot, Lorraine commands the stage with the confidence of a seasoned queen and the heart of a true entertainer. She's not just here to perform-she's here to leave you laughing, gasping, and begging for more.

THE COMEDY BÄR is hosted by Mari Volar
A powerhouse on the European comedy circuit, Mari Volar is an Estonian comedian, MC, and event producer with a knack for blending feminism with comedy —and delivering both with dramatic flair. Whether performing solo or hosting, she commands the stage with ease, as noted by Theater Scotland : "Volar has a great stage presence and easily captivates an audience."

ONLINE TICKETS: limited number of early bird tickets 10€; sudents 12€, full price 18€
TICKETS AT THE DOOR COST 20€ full price and 15€ for students