February 4–9, 2027
Cologne Carnival
What this means for you
Traffic and access changes are possible around the event.
What to do
Check the current status before you arrive.
When
February 4–9, 2027
Where
Six days of street carnival during which the city effectively stops functioning normally: Women's Thursday opens the festivities, while Rose Monday brings the largest parade, with millions of visitors filling the streets.
February 4–9, 2027
What this means for you
Traffic and access changes are possible around the event.
What to do
Check the current status before you arrive.
Official source
The organiser publishes the programme and the latest information.
City of Cologne — carnival season dates ↗