Kino Weisshaus

Kino Weisshaus (also styled Weisshaus Kino) is an independent cinema located in Cologne, Germany. It operates as a local movie theatre with a broad, curated programme that goes beyond mainstream releases. According to its official website, the cinema shows a complete weekly programme including regular screenings, Kidskino (children's cinema), previews and more, Exhibition on Screen (art documentaries), Sunday matinées, documentary films, and Seniorenkino (senior cinema). The venue also hosts special cultural events such as puppet theatre performances and author readings, indicating a community-oriented and culturally diverse approach. The cinema's online presence provides practical information for visitors, including programme and ticket booking, prices, accessibility details, reservation options, and youth protection information. It participates in the Cineville and Gildepass schemes, which are cinema subscription or discount programmes, and offers both online and offline gift vouchers. The website also includes sections on technology and auditoriums, suggesting multiple screens or halls. Kino Weisshaus is situated in Cologne, as confirmed by its Wikidata entry, which describes it simply as a cinema in Cologne, Germany. The exact founding year, ownership structure, and number of screens are not specified in the available evidence. The cinema appears to be an active, independent single-location business, deeply rooted in its local community and offering a mix of film screenings and live cultural events. Its programme highlights include current films such as "Adams Acht," "Hirten," and "The Invite," as well as family-oriented puppet theatre performances like "Das NEINhorn" by the Puppenbühne Barberella, based on the children's book by Marc-Uwe Kling and Astrid Henn. The cinema also hosts readings and discussions, such as an event with Sasa Hanten in cooperation with a local bookstore. These activities position Kino Weisshaus as more than just a movie theatre—it is a cultural hub in its neighbourhood. As of the available information, Kino Weisshaus continues to operate and serve the Cologne community with a diverse and inclusive programme.

Kino Weisshaus is an independent cinema in Cologne, Germany. Its exact founding date is not documented in the available sources, but it operates as a local movie theatre with a long-standing presence in the city's cultural landscape. The cinema's official website presents a comprehensive programme that includes regular film screenings, children's cinema (Kidskino), previews, art documentaries under the Exhibition on Screen banner, Sunday matinées, documentary films, and special screenings for seniors (Seniorenkino). This diverse offering suggests a commitment to serving a wide audience beyond mainstream blockbusters. Over time, Kino Weisshaus has expanded its activities to include live cultural events. For example, the website announces a puppet theatre performance of "Das NEINhorn" by the Puppenbühne Barberella, based on the children's book by Marc-Uwe Kling and Astrid Henn, scheduled for Saturday, 3 October 2026. The cinema also hosts author readings and discussions, such as an event with Sasa Hanten on Thursday, 3 December 2026, organised in cooperation with a local bookstore. These events indicate that the cinema functions as a community hub, not merely a film exhibition space. The cinema offers modern conveniences such as online ticket booking, gift vouchers (both online and offline), and participates in cinema subscription programmes like Cineville and Gildepass. It also provides information on accessibility, youth protection, and reservations. The website includes sections on technology and auditoriums, implying that the venue has multiple screens or halls equipped for quality projection. While the precise ownership and management structure remain unclear from public sources, Kino Weisshaus appears to be an independent, privately operated cinema. Its Wikidata entry (Q34379857) simply identifies it as a cinema in Cologne, Germany, without further historical detail. The cinema remains active, as evidenced by its current programme and upcoming events listed on its official website.

Independent neighbourhood cinema with a diverse, community-oriented programme including films, family events and cultural performances.

• Adams Acht

  A film currently screening at Kino Weisshaus.

• Hirten

  A film currently screening at Kino Weisshaus.

• The Invite

  A film currently screening at Kino Weisshaus.

• Das NEINhorn (puppet theatre)

  A puppet theatre performance by Puppenbühne Barberella based on the children's book by Marc-Uwe Kling and Astrid Henn, scheduled for 3 October 2026.

1. 1Weisshaus Kino: Homeweisshaus-kino.de
2. 2Kino Weisshaus - Wikidatawikidata.org