Karneval Season starts Nov. 11 and runs until Ash Wednesday, but Karneval members work year-round to plan on a variety of events that celebrate this festive occasion. Just months after one season ends, the ideation for a new season begins and new members are recruited to be a part of the experience.
Don’t miss our next Karneval event, at home on Jan. 10, 2026. The theme is Neverland and costumes are encouraged!
Learn more about Karneval on the Karneval Event Page.
There are many ways get involved, from being a performer in the Prinzengarde (adults) or KinderTanzGruppe (children’s) dance groups, to being selected as a part of the Prinzenpaar (Royal Court) – even crowned Prinz or Prinzessin! In January, the group fills a bus and travels to Las Vegas to attend the German American Mardi Gras Association Gala, which includes an evening of hilarious skits and parties, followed by a night of back-to-back performances featuring clubs from across the United States.
The Committee meets at the Club on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Annual membership is $30 for adults or $15 for students and includes a number of perks throughout the season.
Click HERE to renew or begin paying your Karneval dues for the 2025/26 season.
Consider joining the group that makes good friends and great times a priority through events that celebrate German culture in Koln through traditional music, dance and costume, and, more importantly, an excessive amount of fun!
View the Calendar of Events for the 2025/26 Season!
2025-2026 Karneval Season Dates:
- Nov. 11, 2025 – San Diego, Karneval Crowning Event (members only)
- Nov. 15, 2025 – San Diego, Karneval Opening Event (open to the public)
- Jan. 10, 2026 – San Diego, Karneval Home Event
- Jan. 23-25, 2026 – Las Vegas, GAMGA weekend (open to the public)
- Jan. 31, 2026 – Brea, Pheonix Club Home Event (members only)
- Feb. 7, 2026 – San Diego, Kinder Karneval (open to the public)
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