Carnival 2025 - the best parties & events in Cologne
From February 27, 2025, the 2025 carnival season in Cologne will enter its final round. Thinking about Carnival 2025 now? It's never too early to prepare for the carnival season in Cologne! Real revellers know that the most sought-after carnival tickets sell out very quickly. 🤝
That's why we've already done the research for you and will show you where you can sway, party and celebrate Carnival 2025. Here you'll find the perfect carnival party in Cologne for you - from Weiberfastnacht to Rosenmontag and the Nubbelverbrennung. 🔥
👉 Here you can find everything about carnival sessions in Cologne
Parties on Weiberfastnacht 2025 in Cologne
KamelleClub - ALLE IN DIE HALLE VOL. 2
Are you jolly enough for the wildest carnival party? At HALLE Tor 2, pub carnival meets club vibes - flashy costumes, cool drinks and a lifestyle of beats and Kölsch Hätz! ❤️🔥
WEIBERFASTNACHT in der Live Music Hall
Agnes‘ Cocktailbüdche – DRINKS de ejne met? Karneval im Suderman
SUBZarapp - HipHop x Hits und Karneval
JYMNASTIK COLONIA - Wieverfastelovend @ Luxor
"Lachende Kölnarena" 2025
This great traditional format is a must for carnival sessions. Every year since 1999, the Jeck:innen have been trundling into the LanxessArena and the biggest stars and starlets of the Cologne carnival are always there. As always, self-catering, a colorful program, swaying and singing along to the best Cologne music, laughing together and an all-round carnival-like, unforgettable program. 🥳
Karneval mit Stil im Grace & Grape
It's getting wild at Kwartier Latäng! After the last spectacular carnival parties at Grace & Grape, you can party here again in 2025 from Weiberfastnacht to Rosenmontag. Enjoy the excellent drinks from the award-winning bar team and look forward to a great DJ program! As a basis, there are great tarte flambée and a Kölsch breakfast until noon (only on selected days!).
Weiberfastnacht 2025 bei Imi Winery 🎭🍷
TRASH ISLAND PRES. WEIBERFASTNACHT @ BOOTSHAUS
Weiberfastnacht at the Bootshaus - three floors, three worlds! 🎉 From club bass and party hits to Cologne classics, everyone will find their sound here. 💥
Weiberfastnacht 2025 im Reineke Fuchs
The legendary carnival rave is back! 🦊 Weiberfastnacht at Reineke Fuchs: bass-laden music meets Cologne carnival vibes on two floors.
Weiberfastnacht: Jeck op Jold
Parties on Carnival Friday 2025 in Cologne
KARNEVALSFREITAG im OFF
KARNEVALSFREITAG in der Live Music Hall
TRASH CLASH • 90er 00er Trash • Kunstbar
With the party hits of the 80s - 00s, super trash & Cologne hits that you won't be able to get out of your head, you and your friends can bump along to the all-time classics with the Trash Clash DJ team. Music requests are welcome and dancing is best between confetti and tinsel!
"Lachende Kölnarena" 2025
This great traditional format is a must for carnival sessions. Every year since 1999, the Jeck:innen have been trundling into the LanxessArena and the biggest stars and starlets of the Cologne carnival are always there. As always, self-catering, a colorful program, swaying and singing along to the best Cologne music, laughing together and an all-round carnival-like, unforgettable program. 🥳
Karneval @ Liebefeld
Grosse Karnevalsparty an Karnevalsfreitag mit KEV, Timo Schwarzendahl und natürlich mit DJ Axel
Carefree partying at the Reh: covered terrace, hot food for every taste and guaranteed admission with your ticket. Experience the finest carnival atmosphere - "Kölle Alaaf!" 🦌🥳
Karneval mit Stil im Grace & Grape
It's getting wild at Kwartier Latäng! After the last spectacular carnival parties at Grace & Grape, you can party here again in 2025 from Weiberfastnacht to Rosenmontag. Enjoy the excellent drinks from the award-winning bar team and look forward to a great DJ program! As a basis, there are great tarte flambée and a Kölsch breakfast until noon (only on selected days!).
KARNEVALSCAMP '25 | Karnevalsfreitag
Celebrate the carnival weekend at CARLSWERK VICTORIA! 🎉 A huge program awaits you again this year over two days. On Friday, QUERBEAT, KASALLA, MO-TORRES, MILJÖ, STADTRAND, KING LOUI and RHYTHMUSSPORTGRUPPE will be rocking the stage! 🤩
Goldene Fasteleer-Nacht
Parties on Carnival Saturday 2025 in Cologne
KARNEVALSSAMSTAG im OFF
Goldfinger Alaaf Party
KARNEVALSSAMSTAG in der Live Music Hall
SCHUNKELFORCE
KARNEVALS SAUSE
SchereSteinPapier & Tanzklub Ost feiern Karneval
The party starts at 4 pm with a Cologne warm-up and later the Schere and Tanzklub boys will get the place shaking. Look forward to Cologne hits and pop from all decades - ideal for swaying and dancing! 🤩
Karnevalssamstag in Odonien by BergWacht
After 10 years in the Artheater, BergWacht now moves to Odonien and brings you a carnival Saturday in a class of its own! A jolly line-up and a hot atmosphere are guaranteed!
Paprikaball
The hottest party on Carnival Saturday in Cologne! 🔥 Carnival music at its best on three floors. Including: Miljö, Kuhl un de Gäng, Domstürmer, Höhner and many more. Celebrate in the Wolkenburg - a night full of atmosphere and Cologne music! 🎉🎶
Karnevalsparty an Karnevalssamstag im Peters am Hahnentor
LATIN CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL XL | CARLSWERK VICTORIA
Ready for the carnival of the year? 🎉 RADIO SABOR is bringing the Latin Caribbean Carnival back to Cologne - a night full of reggaeton, dancehall, afrobeat and salsa! At Carlswerk Victoria, the RADIO SABOR sound system awaits with live shows and the best party atmosphere. Club Volta offers the finest salsa with DJ Micky and DJ Julio. And for the small appetite in between: Street food in all variations! 🥳
Parties on Carnival Sunday 2025 in Cologne
Karneval im Päff (Sonntag)
The Päff has a full program for 5 days. On Sunday we celebrate with party classics, Cologne songs and evergreens. Under the principle of peaceful coexistence, without room for any discrimination, you can celebrate here in a colorful and respectful way.
Kölsche driss
KARNEVALSSONNTAG in der Live Music Hall
KARNEVALSSONNTAG iM TSUNAMi
Carnival Friday is duly celebrated in the Tsunami with the only true Cologne sounds 🎶🤍❤
HERZ an HERZ | Karnevalssonntag | CLUB BAHNHOF EHRENFELD
It's that time again - FasteLOVEnd is everywhere! 🥳 Carnival Sunday at the CBE & YUCA is coming up! Look forward to live performances by QUERBEAT, MILJÖ & LUPO at CBE from 16:00, followed by a legendary party on all floors until Rose Monday morning! 🎶💥
Trash Island Kneipenkarneval - Schmelztiegel
AFTER SCHULL- UN VEEDELSZOCH PARTY - Karnevalssonntag im ANNO 1858
After the Schull- und Veedelszoch it goes on! 🎉 From 1 pm we start the 2025 carnival season at ANNO 1858! The DJs bring the right sound so that you can celebrate everywhere. 🎶🥳
Karnevalssonntag bei Oma Kleinmann, Kneipe
Carnival Sunday at the Achterdeck Rodenkirchen: Hot, tight, intense - the motto "Cat soccer - 11 tails for the rise" is celebrated! DJ sound, delicious food and drinks service! Alaaf! 🐾🎉
ABS Karneval by Deli Sülz
Carnival in ABS style! The countdown is on: On 24.11.2024 at 11:11 a.m., advance sales for the biggest carnival event of the year begin. 🎉 Secure tickets with priority admission and checkroom! Don't miss out on the legendary Nubbelverbrennung on Carnival Tuesday! 🔥
Events on Rose Monday 2025 in Cologne
Karneval im Päff (Rosenmontag)
After the Zoch is before the Zoch! On Monday from 2 p.m., we celebrate with carnival hits, party classics and Cologne songs. Under the principle of peaceful coexistence, without room for any discrimination, you can celebrate here in a colorful and respectful way.❤🎊
Rosenmontagszug in einzigartiger Atmosphäre
Experience the highlight of the 5th season up close! 🎉 Watch the Rose Monday parade live at the exclusive KamelleClub on Rudolfplatz - with a clear view of the parade and the parody floats!
Rosenmontag Royale
Rosenmontag bei Oma Kleinmann, Kneipe!
Rose Monday at the Achterdeck Rodenkirchen: Hot, tight, intense - the motto "Cat soccer - 11 tails for the ascent" will be celebrated! DJ sound, delicious food and drinks service! Alaaf! 🐾🎉
AFTERZOCHPARTY - Rosenmontag im Brauhaus Pütz
The highlight of the fifth season: Rose Monday at Brauhaus Pütz! 🎭 From 3 pm, the DJs provide the best sound and carnival atmosphere in all areas. Just come by and enjoy! 🎶🥳
ABS Karneval by Deli Sülz
Carnival in ABS style! The countdown is on: On 24.11.2024 at 11:11 a.m., advance sales for the biggest carnival event of the year begin. 🎉 Secure tickets with priority admission and checkroom! Don't miss out on the legendary Nubbelverbrennung on Carnival Tuesday! 🔥
Nubbel burnings on Veilchendienstag 2025 in Cologne
NUBBELVERBRENNUNG AM EIGELSTEIN - Karnevalsdienstag Em Kölsche Boor
Burning of the Nubbel on Carnival Tuesday! 🎭🔥 The session is over, the sins have been committed - now the Nubbel is sacrificed so that all is forgotten and forgiven. Celebrate the last carnival party with live DJs and experience the climax with the burning of the Nubbel at Eigelstein. Free admission! 🍻🎶
Nubbelinenverbrennung an Karnevalsdienstag
The Kölsche Madämcher and Peters Brauhaus invite you to the fifth Nubbelinenverbrennung. 🔥 Be there and experience this Cologne custom up close! 🎭
Kneipe! Nubbeldienstag bei Oma Kleinmann
One last evening of carnival at Grandma Kleinmann's! 👵🏻🎉 Come to Nubbeldienstag, party hard, get your ash cross and say goodbye to the Nubbel with us - traditional and unforgettable. Tight, loud, hot 🔥😻
Frequently asked questions about Cologne Carnival 2025
1 When will Carnival 2025 take place in Cologne?
Cologne Carnival 2025 officially begins on November 11, 2024 with the opening of the session. The street carnival starts on Weiberfastnacht, February 27, 2025, at 11:11 am.
The highlights of the street carnival are:
- Weiberfastnacht (27. Februar 2025): Auftakt des Straßenkarnevals mit zahlreichen Feiern und Veranstaltungen in der Stadt.
- Karnevalssamstag (1. März 2025): Veedelszüge in verschiedenen Stadtteilen und das traditionelle Funkenbiwak der Roten Funken auf dem Neumarkt.
- Rosenmontag (3. März 2025): Der Höhepunkt des Kölner Karnevals mit dem großen Rosenmontagszug, der ab 10:00 Uhr durch die Innenstadt zieht.
- Veilchendienstag (4. März 2025): Abschluss des Straßenkarnevals mit weiteren Umzügen und Feiern in den Veedeln.
Please note that there are numerous carnival sessions and parties in the run-up to the event, which start as early as January 2025. You can find an overview of the current carnival sessions here .
2. what are the best costumes for Carnival 2025?
The current carnival season brings with it a variety of costume trends. Here are some of the most popular costumes for the coming session:
- Glitzer & Disko-Kugel Kostüme
- Stars & VIP's wie z.B. Taylor Swift, Ski Aggu, Bill Kaulitz & Harry Styles
- "Red Flag" Kostüme
- Klassisch in Köln: rut un wiess
3. what is the Nubbelverbrennung in Cologne?
The burning of the "Nubbel" is a traditional part of the Cologne Carnival and takes place on the night of Shrove Tuesday to Ash Wednesday. The "Nubbel" is symbolically burned - a straw doll that serves as a scapegoat for the "misdeeds" committed during the carnival days.
Procedure for burning the Nubbel:
- Der Nubbel: Während der Karnevalstage hängt die Strohpuppe, der Nubbel, meist über Kneipen, an Fassaden oder Laternen. Er steht sinnbildlich für alles, was während des Karnevals zu wild oder ungebührlich war – von übermäßigem Feiern bis zu kleinen Sünden.
- Die "Anklage": Am Veilchendienstag wird der Nubbel in einem feierlichen und oft humorvollen Ritual „angeklagt“. Die Jecken versammeln sich, oft begleitet von einem „Priester“ oder „Schuldführer“, der den Nubbel verurteilt.
- Die Verbrennung: Anschließend wird die Strohpuppe unter lautem Wehklagen und Gesängen verbrannt. Dabei rufen die Menschen oft den Satz: „Wer ist schuld?“ – „Der Nubbel ist schuld!“ Damit endet symbolisch die Karnevalszeit, und die Jecken nehmen Abschied vom ausgelassenen Treiben.
4 What should visitors to Cologne Carnival bear in mind?
You may be asking yourself: "What do I have to consider as a carnival newcomer in Cologne?" The right preparation is everything! It's important to be prepared for the crowds. But don't worry, with a little planning you can do it. Think about your costume - it's almost compulsory to dress up in Cologne. Be creative, let off steam - special costumes are always welcome. Find out about the events in advance, take a look at the parade route in your neighborhood and check out the hottest party locations. And most importantly: stay respectful and kind, enjoy the exuberant atmosphere and immerse yourself in the sea of color and cheerfulness. Whether you immerse yourself in the world of fools for just one day or party from Weiberfastnacht to Ash Wednesday - you're guaranteed to find your carnival moment in Cologne! So pack your five senses and let yourself be enchanted by the Cologne carnival. Alaaf!
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