Kamelle Festival

On November 11, 2026, Cologne will kick off the new Carnival season with the Kamelle Festival at HALLE Tor 2. From 10 a.m. to around 10 p.m., you can enjoy a full day of festival fun featuring live Cologne-style music, DJ sets, sing-along moments, and a carnival atmosphere—all in one place. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the event is open to guests 18 and older.

Across three stages, the Kamelle Festival brings together different ways of celebrating. The Main Stage features live bands, DJs, and the dance group Höppemötzjer. The DJ Stage blends club and carnival beats, while the karaoke and sing-along stage evokes the spirit of pub carnival.

The lineup includes, among others, Druckluft, Grüngürtelrosen, Mo-Torres, Kuhl un de Gäng, and King Loui. Also featured are acts such as Frenzy, Malle Anja, CAROLINA, Aquagen, and Toni Mogens. Kempes Feinest and DJ René Pera are also on the lineup. Linda Teodosiu will serve as the host for the day.

With covered areas, multiple stages, and short distances between attractions, the Kamelle Festival offers an alternative to hopping between pubs and street carnival events. Only card payments are accepted on-site.