Röschen Sitzung

The Röschen Sitzung is one of the distinctive voices of Cologne’s alternative carnival scene. It grew out of the legendary Rosa Sitzung, which for ten years served as a gay and lesbian counterpoint to the traditional carnival, creating a stir, fostering a great atmosphere, and sending a clear message under the rainbow flag. This format was conceived and shaped by dedicated figures such as Hella von Sinnen, among others; later, the Rosa Sitzung grew into a major stage spectacle featuring multiple sessions and WDR recordings.

After the previous collaboration ended in 2004, the artists returned to the format’s roots. The large-scale “Rosa Sitzung” evolved into a more intimate, smaller, and more immediate version. The “Röschen Sitzung” was born. To this day, it stands for Carnival with attitude, humor, and a loving look at the quirky, colorful, and sometimes wonderfully absurd sides of life.

Anyone looking to experience Cologne’s Carnival beyond traditional session formats will find an event here with a special history, a queer perspective, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek stage energy. The “Röschen Sitzung” combines entertainment, scene culture, and the Cologne way of life into an evening that showcases just how diverse Carnival in Cologne can be.