Carnival

SAT, 24 OCT★ 5.0

Marita Köllner

MS Moby Dick - Den Rhein erleben... | BFF GmbH & Co. KG · Bonn

09 DEC – 30 DEC★ 4.3

The E-Werk in Cologne becomes the stage for the Stunksitzung 2026, an alternative carnival cabaret with music, comedy and dance. On Eventim, the show holds 4.3 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings. All date

E-Werk Köln · Köln

SAT, 17 OCT

Vürstellovend 80 Jahre KrK takes place at the Josef Barten Halle in Cologne in October 2026, marking 80 years of the KrK.

Josef Barten Halle · Köln

SAT, 07 NOV

Essen's Grugahalle becomes the stage for "Alaaf im Pott 2026 – Volle Pulle Jeck" in November 2026, a carnival event in the Ruhr region.

Grugahalle · Essen

SAT, 07 NOV

The carnival party Singe, danze un' fiere in Gladbach plays NEW Box in Mönchengladbach in November 2026, filling the dance floor with Rhineland carnival spirit.

NEW Box · Mönchengladbach

SUN, 08 NOV

The Närrische Akademie 2027, put on by the carnival society KG Närrische Nord Dürener e.V. 1966, takes place at the Haus der Stadt Düren in November 2026 as a Karneval session.

Haus der Stadt Düren · Düren

SUN, 08 NOV

Dom im Stapelhaus in Cologne hosts the season opening in November 2026, as Carnival kicks off the 2026/2027 session under the motto 'Morje es, wat do drus mähs!'

Dom im Stapelhaus · Köln

TUE, 10 NOV

Carnival season in Cologne: Quater 1 hosts a warm-up party for the season's opening in November 2026.

QUATER 1 · Köln

WED, 11 NOV

Quater 1 in Cologne opens its doors on 11 November 2026 for the Elfter im Elften party – traditionally the start of Cologne's carnival season. The event is one of the venue's recurring dates. Date, ve

QUATER 1 · Köln

WED, 11 NOV

PM in Kölle, Die 90er Bar in Cologne hosts Die ultimative Karnevalsparty in November 2026, with dance and 90s-style electronic music. Dates and tickets on neuindus.

PM in Kölle, Die 90er Bar · Köln

11 NOV – 07 FEB★ 5.0

KKV "Unger Uns" von 1948 e.V.

Dorint Hotel an der Messe · Köln

11 NOV – 04 FEB

The Hotel Pullman Cologne is the setting for the Ball Raderdoll by the Grosse Braunsfelder KG von 1976 e.V. in November 2026. The evening is part of Cologne's 11.11 carnival tradition.

Hotel Pullman Cologne · Köln

WED, 11 NOV

Sing mit Köln, Kempes Feinest

Luxor · Köln

SAT, 14 NOV★ 4.7

Elfter im Elften takes over the LANXESS arena in Cologne in November 2026 under the title Immer wieder kölsche Lieder. The carnival night fills the arena with Cologne dialect songs and atmosphere. On

LANXESS arena · Köln

TUE, 24 NOV

Gestatten, Hans Tobar – Eine jüdische Zeitreise durch den kölschen Fastelovend takes the stage at the Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz in Cologne in November 2026 as a Carnival stage production. Dates and ti

Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz · Köln

SAT, 28 NOV

The Harmonie in Bonn welcomes the Bütze Deluxe carnival party with DJ Lotta Leben in November 2026. Dates and tickets on neuindus.

Harmonie Bonn · Bonn

02 JAN – 07 FEB★ 4.6

The Lachende Kölnarena 2027 brings Cologne carnival spirit to the Lanxess Arena in January 2027. On Eventim the show holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 483 ratings. Dates and tickets on neuindus.

LANXESS arena · Köln

09 JAN – 16 JAN★ 4.8

The Lachende PÄNZarena 2027 brings carnival entertainment for children to the LANXESS arena in Cologne in January 2027. On Eventim the show is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings. Dates and ticke

LANXESS arena · Köln

09 JAN – 05 FEB★ 4.4

Alte Kölner KG "Schnüsse Tring" 1901 e.V.

Tanzbrunnen Köln · Köln

12 JAN – 14 JAN

Carnival in Cologne: the Fastelovends-Dinner at Peters Brauhaus Altstadt brings together well-known names of Rhenish carnival for a sociable evening with a Kölsch-style three-course meal in January 20

Peters Brauhaus · Köln

WED, 13 JAN

A carnival session for older guests: the 17. Große Bonner Seniorensitzung runs at the Brückenforum Bonn in January 2027, with coffee and cake included.

Brückenforum Bonn · Bonn

WED, 13 JAN

Carnival in Cologne: the Puppenspiele der Stadt Köln host the Puppensitzung 2027 in January 2027. The traditional session is part of the puppet theatre's carnival programme. Dates and tickets on neuin

Hänneschen-Theater – Puppenspiele der Stadt Köln · Köln

15 JAN – 30 JAN★ 3.7

KKG Fidele Zunftbrüder von 1919 e.V.

Die Flora · Köln

16 JAN – 17 JAN

KG Rheinflotte

Aula der Eichendorff-Realschule · Köln