Karneval!?! – Der Tanz auf der Membran 2026

In the organizer's words:

"Carnival!!! -Der Tanz auf der Membran" returns to the Stadtgarten and the JAKI Club on Carnival Friday in 2026. The event fuses the traditional Cologne carnival feeling with the dynamics of a contemporary club night - an open, urban party and music concept in which different sounds, styles and moods come together.

Concept & experience:
The event combines carnival openness with modern club and subculture. A wide variety of musical worlds are presented on several floors, ranging from electronic sounds, house and hip-hop beats to Cologne classics and sing-along moments. Guests can switch seamlessly between soundscapes, dance floors and social moments - a versatile, immersive experience.

Musical diversity on several floors:
STADTGARTEN SAAL - Party & Club:
Danceable club hits, hip-hop, dance and energetic tracks create a pulsating mainfloor atmosphere, perfect for moving and mingling.

Line-up:
- RIEN NE VA PLUS DJ TEAM
- ANDI TELLER
- MESKLA
- STRICTLY JOHNNY

RESTAURANT-FLOOR - Cologne sounds & party classics:
The floor combines Cologne hits, carnival classics and party songs - sing-along moments are expressly encouraged.
Line-up:
- STEP BROS. DJ TEAM

JAKI CLUB - Electronic bass sounds:
Hypnotic beats, trance, techno, house and drum & bass create an intense night mode floor for club and bass lovers.

Line-up:
- CEPTER & JOSEF SCHUMACHER
- GOURSKI (Nibirii)
- LSG & MAURO (Bloomcast)
- KARL JENS WEST (Beats x Bass x Cologne)

Atmosphere & participation:
Dressing up and creative costumes are expressly encouraged - as an expression of fun, identity and carnivalistic freedom. At the same time, clear awareness rules ensure that discriminatory, offensive or violence-glorifying costumes and behavior have no place. A present awareness team accompanies the entire event and provides support where necessary.

Admission & tickets:
Admission from 18:11 - traditionally with the tongue-in-cheek "11" to start the evening. Tickets are available in advance and at the Box Office, with different price levels from early bird to standard.

Event highlights:
- Several floors with cross-style music worlds - from club hits to hip hop and electronic bass setups.
- Interactive party experience: Sing along, dance, move and socialize in a variety of settings.
- Creative costume variety: Space for original costumes with clear safety and respect standards.
- Awareness & safety: Continuous presence of an awareness team with a focus on well-being and collegial interaction.

Positioning:
"Carnival!!! - The dance on the membrane" has established itself in recent years as a creative format that combines traditional carnival elements with modern club culture and appeals to a broad, diverse audience that wants to celebrate beyond the classic carnival paths.