Betzdorfer Karneval – Prunksitzung Gebhardshain
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Betzdorfer Karneval – Prunksitzung Gebhardshain

Männerelferrat (Men's Eleven Council) gala session in the Westerwälder Hof, for the first time after the merger into VG Betzdorf-Gebhardshain

Gebhardshain — Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) (07132)
Dates 13 Feb — 13 Feb 2026
Venue Gebhardshain (07132)
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About Prunksitzung Gebhardshain

The Prunksitzung (gala session) of the Männerelferrat is one of the social highlights of the carnival season in the Betzdorf-Gebhardshain administrative district. In 2026, this traditional format enters a new chapter: for the first time since the merger of the Betzdorf and Gebhardshain districts, the Prunksitzung will take place in the Westerwälder Hof in Gebhardshain. Under the motto "Under the Sea," the hall will be transformed into a colorful stage world with satirical speeches (Büttenreden), guard and show dances, music, sketches, and the unmistakable session atmosphere that has shaped Rhenish carnival culture in the southern Westerwald for decades.

The Prunksitzung of the Männerelferrat in the Westerwälder Hof Gebhardshain is a firmly established event in the carnival calendar of the VG Betzdorf-Gebhardshain. The organizer is the Männerelferrat, which meticulously designs a new session program every year.

Premiere in Gebhardshain after the Merger

With the merger of the Betzdorf and Gebhardshain administrative districts, the carnival landscape of the region has also changed. The 2026 edition is the first Prunksitzung to be celebrated in the Gebhardshain Westerwälder Hof – a deliberate statement by the carnivalists for the newly created administrative district and for the preservation of carnival tradition in both former districts.

Motto: Under the Sea

The motto "Under the Sea" sets the tone for the hall's decoration and the show segments. Decorations, costumes, and individual program items pick up on the theme, transforming the hall into a colorful underwater world. In doing so, the session follows the Rhenish tradition of focusing on a new session motto each year.

Classic Session Dramaturgy

The program follows classic session dramaturgy: entry of the Elferrat (council of eleven), opening by the session president, welcome of the carnival royalty, satirical speeches (Büttenreden), guard and show dances by their own or friendly carnival clubs (KGs), musical contributions, and entertainment segments. Between program items, dance music and catering breaks provide convivial interruptions.

Männerelferrat as Trustee of Tradition

The Männerelferrat sees itself as a trustee of a tradition deeply rooted in the Westerwald. It brings together actors, speakers, and dance groups, organizes setup and dismantling, and ensures that the session takes place in a dignified, professional setting.

Prunksitzung Gebhardshain — edition 2026

On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Männerelferrat invites you to the traditional Prunksitzung in the Westerwälder Hof in Gebhardshain. Under the motto “Under the Sea,” the carnival society celebrates a classic satirical session with Büttenreden (speeches), dance troupes, show segments, music, and a touch of maritime hall decoration. It is the first Prunksitzung of the Männerelferrat after the administrative merger into the new VG Betzdorf-Gebhardshain – a historic step for the carnival tradition of the region, where Schützen (marksmen), carnivalists, and clubs see themselves as bearers of cultural life.

The Prunksitzung of the Männerelferrat will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, in the Westerwälder Hof in Gebhardshain. It is the first session after the administrative merger – in the spirit of the new VG Betzdorf-Gebhardshain, the venue moves from Betzdorf to Gebhardshain.

The session usually begins in the evening; specific times and advance ticket sales points will be announced by the Männerelferrat in advance.

Programme Prunksitzung Gebhardshain 2026

The exact program for the 2026 session will be communicated by the Männerelferrat in advance. The structure follows the classic session dramaturgy and the proven cornerstones of previous years:

  • Entry and opening by the session president under the session motto “Under the Sea”
  • Welcome of the carnival royalty and honored guests
  • Satirical speeches (Büttenreden) in the Rhenish-Westerwald style
  • Performances by dance troupes and show dance groups
  • Musical and vocal contributions, often sing-along segments
  • Intermissions with catering and dance music
  • Grand finale with a sing-along block of traditional songs

Highlights Prunksitzung Gebhardshain 2026

  • First Prunksitzung of the Männerelferrat after the VG merger
  • Session motto “Under the Sea” with thematic hall decoration
  • Classic program with satirical speeches, dance, and music
  • Meeting point for carnivalists from the entire VG Betzdorf-Gebhardshain

Prices Prunksitzung Gebhardshain 2026

The session is ticketed; admission tickets are available in advance through the Männerelferrat and selected advance ticket sales points in Gebhardshain and Betzdorf.

Practical information — Prunksitzung Gebhardshain

Organizer: Männerelferrat Gebhardshain

Location: Westerwälder Hof, Hauptstraße, 57580 Gebhardshain

Admission: Ticketed, advance purchase through the Männerelferrat

Getting there: Gebhardshain is conveniently located between Betzdorf and Wissen on the L 280; train connection via Betzdorf (Sieg), from there by bus or taxi.

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