Promotions

The Cologne Carnival 2027 will be held under the motto "Morje es, wat do drus mähs!" (Tomorrow is what you'll get out of it!), which focuses on optimism and the future. The season officially begins on November 11, 2026, while the peak period runs from February 4 (Women's Carnival Day) to February 10, 2027 (Ash Wednesday), culminating in the Rose Monday parade on February 8.

] Important Dates for Carnival 2027:
Season Opening: November 11, 2026
Women's Carnival Day: Thursday, February 4, 2027
Carnival Friday: February 5, 2027
Carnival Saturday: February 6, 2027
Carnival Sunday: February 7, 2027
Rose Monday (Parade): Monday, February 8, 2027
Shrove Tuesday: February 9, 2027
Ash Wednesday: February 10, 2027

Events & Highlights:

Laughing Cologne Arena: Various dates between January 2 and February 7, 2027
Costume Sessions: e.g., at the Gürzenich (January 10, 2027) or traditional sessions

AHOI Carnival Party: Women's Carnival Day on the Rhine

Advance ticket sales for many major events, such as the Lachende Kölnarena 2027 on the koeln.de website, often begin well in advance, sometimes as early as spring.

Join the celebration!

Book your room at the best price using the code "ELF" on our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hotel Viktoria!

Warm regards,

Your Hotel Viktoria Team