Welcome to Korsi.
Each of our gatherings begins with a simple intention — to create warmth, safety, and togetherness. Whether you’ve been with us before or this is your first visit, we’re glad you’re here.
Korsi events are built on shared care and mutual respect. Every person, sound, and moment you experience here exists because people choose to show up with heart.
Please take a moment to read our Community Guidelines & Code of Conduct before joining — they’re not just rules, but an invitation to co-create the space with us.
- Bring openness, curiosity, and kindness.
- Respect the boundaries and stories of others.
- Leave the space as gentle as you found it.
We can’t wait to meet you — and to grow what Korsi means, together.
Upcoming Event:
A year ago, we gathered for the very first Yalda under the name korsi.
That night was full of music and light — and something more subtle: a sense of possibility. The energy you brought stayed with us through the entire year.
Key Infos:
- OYA Bar, Cologne
- 20 December 2025
- 23 EUR
Events
- OYA Bar, Cologne
A year ago, we gathered for the very first Yalda under the name korsi.
That night was full of music and light — and something more subtle: a sense of possibility. The energy you brought stayed with us through the entire year.
- 20 December 2025
- 18:00 Uhr
- Lutherkirche, Köln
Korsi invites all curious listeners to an evening where music travels between places, memories, and voices. Two solo performances by Derya Yıldırım and Makan Ashgvari explore how tradition and experiment can coexist — blending heritage, emotion, and innovation in a shared space.
- 29 November 2025
- 19:00 Uhr
- Villa Kalka, Köln
The second Korsi Hangout brings together two artists whose musical visions intersect through the themes of identity, belonging, and home. The evening begins with solo performances from both musicians, creating an intimate and reflective atmosphere.
- 6 November 2025
- 19:00 Uhr
- Kulturbunker Mülheim
Korsi, in collaboration with Kulturbunker, presents Ahmed Eid with the ILYF Band as part of the KINDA x Palestine Music Space fundraiser tour “Tales of Resistance.”
- 2 October 2025
- 19:00 Uhr
- Tore Café, Cologne
Nach dem Konzert im Hauptsaal geht es weiter im Tore, dem Restaurant im Erdgeschoss des Kulturbunkers.
Bei der Aftershow-Party sorgen Cheffe, RĀN, Midani und Sedaction für den passenden Sound – vier DJs aus unterschiedlichen Communities in Köln, verbunden durch Sound, Haltung und Community-Spirit.
- 27 September 2025
- 21:00 Uhr
- OYA Bar, Cologne
This community event raises our voices for Afghanistan. Following the first “Stimmen aus Afghanistan” event organized by friends in Aachen, we continue the chain of solidarity here in Cologne.
- 19 September 2025
- 18:00 Uhr
- SaBar Kreuzberg, Berlin
Korsi and SaBar invite you to an intimate evening with Cheshmak, the Iranian–Canadian trio whose music moves between psychedelic rock, spiritual jazz, cabaret, and Persian folk traditions — a sound often described as cosmic Persian jazz.
- 15 September 2025
- 20:00 Uhr
- Club Gretchen, Berlin
During times of war and unrest, dance and music became his refuge. After studying dance and theatre in Tehran, he gathered musicians from the independent scene around the contemporary folk project Kamakan.
- 13 September 2025
- 19:00 Uhr
- Altes Pfandhaus, Köln
Kamakan is the contemporary folk project of Iranian artist Mahdi Saki, blending southern Iranian, Arab, and Persian traditions with modern soundscapes. Rooted in poetry and rhythm, the music unfolds as a powerful journey through memory and transformation — redefining the sound of Khuzestan for a global audience.
- 10 September 2025
- 19:00 Uhr
- Lutherkirche, Köln
Ustad Noor Bakhsh is a master of the Benju, a traditional Balochi zither known for its vibrant and soulful sound. His music bridges ancient traditions and contemporary energy, blending meditative melodies with infectious grooves that move both heart and body.
- 15 August 2025
- 19:00 Uhr
- Ottmar-Pohl-Platz, Cologne
Radical Pride steht für eine queer-feministische, antirassistische und solidarische Praxis im öffentlichen Raum. Wir freuen uns, Teil dieses empowernden und widerständigen Zusammenschlusses zu sein.
- 9 August 2025
- 14:00 Uhr
- OYA Bar, Cologne
We’re glad to be back in our favorite living room at @oya_koeln and invite you all to a Korsi Hangout Session — an evening of warmth, music, and connection.
- 8 August 2025
- 18:00 Uhr
- OYA Bar, Cologne
We cordially invite you to this special screening on the 100th birthday of Frantz Fanon, honoring the anti-colonial spirit he championed.
- 20 July 2025
- 18:00 Uhr
- Buchladen Kalker Hauptstr., Cologne
Sie ist ein Dinosaurierkind – die Tochter eines Mannes, der so viel Geschichte erlebt hat, dass es kaum in ein Leben zu passen scheint. In zärtlicher Hingabe und doch mit kritischer Distanz schreibt Maryam Aras die politische Biographie ihres Vaters und seiner Generation geflohener Aktivisten aus dem Iran.
- 27 June 2025
- 19:00 Uhr
- Tore Café, Cologne
We want to gather with you in the garden of the Kulturbunker and celebrate the beginning of summer together — surrounded by music, warmth, and community.
- 29 May 2025
- 16:00 Uhr
- Kulturbunker Mülheim
Trotz aller Schwere, die uns aktuell umgibt, wollen wir die Magie des Neubeginns und des Frühlings nutzen – um mit dem süßen Geschmack der Hoffnung zusammenzukommen und gemeinsam Newroz zu feiern.
- 22 March 2025
- 17:00 Uhr
- OYA Bar, Cologne
Come and join us as we celebrate Yalda Night, the longest night of the year, with music, poetry, and togetherness.
- 20 December 2024
- 18:00 Uhr