70 events
Carnival shows, parties and parades across NRW.
Carnival in:Köln ·Düsseldorf ·Dortmund ·Essen ·Gelsenkirchen ·Bochum
neuindus currently lists 70 events in the Carnival category across North Rhine-Westphalia; among the next dates, the busiest cities are Köln, Düren and Mönchengladbach. The carnival season officially opens on 11 November at 11:11; most of the ticketed shows (Sitzungen) and parties take place between January and Ash Wednesday, peaking from Weiberfastnacht to Rosenmontag. Acts with upcoming dates include Lachende Kölnarena, Lachende PÄNZarena and Elfter im Elften.
Theatre & CultureSAT, 14 NOV · 18:45★ 4.7 (87)
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
Theatre & Culture02 JAN 2027 – 07 FEB 2027★ 4.6 (483)
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
Theatre & Culture09 JAN 2027 – 16 JAN 2027★ 4.8 (14)
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
Theatre & Culture09 JAN 2027 – 05 FEB 2027★ 4.4 (5)
Alte Kölner KG "Schnüsse Tring" 1901 e.V.
Tanzbrunnen Köln · Köln
Theatre & Culture14 JAN 2027 – 06 FEB 2027★ 4.8 (124)
Hänneschen Theater
Hänneschen-Theater – Puppenspiele der Stadt Köln · Köln
Theatre & Culture09 DEC – 09 FEB 2027★ 4.3 (52)
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
Theatre & Culture04 FEB 2027 – 06 FEB 2027★ 4.1 (25)
Prinzenclub der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf e.V.
Rheinterrasse Düsseldorf · Düsseldorf
Theatre & Culture11 NOV – 07 FEB 2027
KKV "Unger Uns" von 1948 e.V.
Dorint Hotel an der Messe · Köln
Theatre & Culture
Theatre & Culture15 JAN 2027 – 30 JAN 2027
KKG Fidele Zunftbrüder von 1919 e.V.
Die Flora · Köln
Theatre & Culture16 JAN 2027 – 17 JAN 2027
KG Rheinflotte
Aula der Eichendorff-Realschule · Köln
Theatre & Culture17 JAN 2027 – 23 JAN 2027
Kölner Husaren-Korps von 1972
Wolkenburg · Köln
Theatre & Culture21 JAN 2027 – 26 JAN 2027
Fidele Fordler
Koelnmesse · Köln
FRI, 22 JAN 2027 · 19:00
KG Alt-Köllen vun 1883 e.V.
Brauhauskeller Früh am Dom · Köln
Theatre & CultureSAT, 23 JAN 2027 · 17:00★ 3.6 (5)
Große Sülz-Klettenberger von 1928 e.V.
Sartory · Köln
24 JAN 2027 – 06 FEB 2027
Röschen Sitzung — performance in GLORIA, Köln.
GLORIA · Köln
Theatre & Culture29 JAN 2027 – 30 JAN 2027
Dorfgemeinschaft Widdersdorf e.V.
Festzelt Neue Sandkaul · Köln
Theatre & CultureSUN, 31 JAN 2027 · 11:00
FF Fastelovend Ferkeet
Kölner Philharmonie · Köln
FRI, 05 FEB 2027 · 17:00
The Dorint Hotel an der Messe in Cologne opens its doors in February 2027 for KölleAlarm, a benefit costume carnival party for young people aged 12 to 16. All details and tickets on neuindus.
Dorint Hotel an der Messe · Köln
Theatre & CultureFRI, 05 FEB 2027 · 18:00
KKG Fidele Zunftbrüder von 1919 e.V.
MS RheinGalaxie · Köln
Theatre & CultureSAT, 17 OCT · 18:00
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
Theatre & CultureFRI, 23 OCT · 19:00
Carnival to sing along to: the Mitsingabend mit Bremsklötz, Paraplü u.v.m. brings Kölsch-language hits and carnival classics to the Dorint Hotel Düren in Düren in October 2026. Bremsklötz and Paraplü
Dorint Hotel Düren · Düren
Theatre & CultureFRI, 06 NOV · 18:00
The Große Party-Sitzung is set for November 2026 at the Festhalle Birkesdorf in Düren, a carnival party night that comes round as a regular fixture.
Festhalle Birkesdorf · Düren
Theatre & CultureSAT, 07 NOV · 18:30
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
We currently list 70 events in the Carnival category across North Rhine-Westphalia (Düsseldorf, Cologne, Dortmund and more). The list is updated daily from official sources.
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