Courage Cologne @ gamescom dev community night 2026

48+ indie game developers showcase their latest work! More info on www.courage.events
About this Event

YES, it's happening. Courage Cologne returns! A laid-back night for game devs to mingle, sip, and play. Think bar vibes, not badge queues🍹

We’re joining forces with gamescom dev community night again to throw one of the biggest gatherings of gamescom week: 2–3K game people, awesome demos, and convos that don’t require shouting.

Already got a gamescom dev ticket? You're good to go!
Just bring your best self (and maybe a business card).

VIP Access

➡️ Are you press, a publisher, platform scout or investor?
Sign up for our VIP hour from 19:00 to 20:00 for a calm moment to meet devs before the crowds roll in 🕰️✨

Tickets

🎟️ We have different ticket types - here's the breakdown:

👑 VIP TICKETS (Guaranteed entry between 19:00 – 20:00)

• Are you a game publisher, platform, investor, or press? Cool hat. Even cooler access! You get in before everyone else: apply here.
• € 10,- includes 2 drink tokens, pay at the door

🦄 20:00h TICKETS (Guaranteed entry between 20:00 – 21:00)

• Guaranteed acces between 20:00 and 21:00!!! Only few of these rare tickets exist. If you’ve got one, arrive between 20:00 and 21:00. Running late? No stress, your ticket still works after 21:00, but you’ll join the regular line (one-in-one-out if it's full).
• € 10,- includes 2 drink tokens, pay at the door

🎉 21:00h TICKETS (Entry after 21:00)

• Roll in fashionably late. But if the party’s full, you’ll have to wait your turn (one in, one out).
• € 10,- includes 2 drink tokens, pay at the door

Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
VIP hour - Guaranteed entry for registered publishes/investors/press

Info: Are you a game publisher, platform, investor, or press? Cool hat. Even cooler access! You get in before everyone else!
€ 10,- includes 2 drink tokens, pay at the door

🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:45 PM
20:00 Tickets - Guaranteed entry for 20:00 Ticket holders

Info: Guaranteed acces between 20:00 and 21:00!!! Only few of these rare tickets exist. If you’ve got one, arrive between 20:00 and 21:00. Running late? No stress, your ticket still works after 21:00, but you’ll join the regular line (one-in-one-out if it's full).
€ 10,- includes 2 drink tokens, pay at the door

🕑: 09:00 PM - 11:50 PM
21:00 Tickets - Everyone can join

Info: Roll in fashionably late. But if the party’s full, you’ll have to wait your turn (one in, one out).
€ 10,- includes 2 drink tokens, pay at the door

🕑: 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
End of Showcase

Info: Time to wrap up those showcases, power down the rigs, and catch some Zs. gamescom’s calling, and we’re aiming for semi-refreshed ✨?