Houston, we have a party
We're launching the old year into orbit: with mirror balls, glitter, a DJ who does disco and space pop, and a countdown the whole galaxy joins in with.
Until lift-off
Today is the day.
T minus
Countdown to the new year
A ten-second countdown – and then the fireworks.
For the new year
The resolutions wall
What are your resolutions? Pin them to the wall.
It's on the wall – and in your reply.
- Dance more oftenMila
- See the northern lightsBen
- Less phone, more skySara
- Finally learn to roller-skateCan
The night
A countdown in five stages
- 21:00
Boarding
A glitter station at the door and space cocktails.
- 22:00
Snacks from outer space
Sushi, dumplings and puff-pastry stars.
- 23:00
Disco
The disco ball spins. So does the DJ.
- 00:00
Countdown
The whole galaxy counts along.
- 00:30
Orbit
Until the sun comes up – or the disco ball stops spinning.
One small request
Silver, Glitter, Holo
Metallics, sequins, holographics, platforms. Anything that throws back the light of the disco ball – the more, the better.
Onto the dance floor
Your song for orbit
Which song is an absolute must?
Noted – your request is in your reply too.
- LevitatingDua Lipa
- StarmanDavid Bowie
- Don’t Stop Me NowQueen
This is where we celebrate
The venue
Everything you need to get here.
Studio Orbit
From 9 pm
An old photo studio on the Rhine, with a mirrored ceiling and a disco ball as big as the moon. Entrance through the courtyard.
Hafenstraße 12
50667 Köln
Are you in?
RSVP
Please reply by 10 December – so there's enough glitter to go round.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to sparkle?
You don't have to. But there's a glitter station at the door if the mood takes you.
How do I get there?
Take the tram to Hafenstraße, then it's a two-minute walk. Trams run all night.
Will there be fireworks?
At midnight we'll head down to the Rhine – it's the best spot for the fireworks over the cathedral.