KARNEVAL!?! – Der Tanz auf der Membran

Cologne’s alternative take on carnival is back for the legendary 11.11. edition. For more than ten years, Tanz auf der Membran has been creating a space where the city’s carnival tradition merges with contemporary club culture. Instead of brass bands and street parades, the dancefloor takes center stage – packed with costumes, confetti and a musically diverse crowd that reflects the spirit of Cologne.

From the afternoon into the early hours, Stadtgarten and JAKI transform into a vibrant playground: expect a journey that moves from sing-along carnival moments to bass-driven electronic sounds, from Hip Hop energy to hypnotic club grooves. The atmosphere is as colorful as the costumes – open, inclusive and built on the idea of celebrating together without boundaries.

Costumes are highly encouraged, whether glittering, absurd, or playful – but leave anything discriminatory or offensive at home. The focus is on freedom, creativity and respect on the dancefloor.

What began as an experiment has become one of Cologne’s most unique fixtures: twice a year, Tanz auf der Membran gathers carnival lovers and clubbers under one roof, proving that tradition and nightlife can not only coexist but create something entirely new. On 11.11., join us to kick off the new session with a party that is unmistakably Cologne, but with a sound and energy that travels far beyond.