Name: GKG Saarraketen Prunksitzungen 2026
Start: 2026-01-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-15T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festhalle Güdingen

Saarraketen Prunksitzungen

About Saarraketen Prunksitzungen

The GKG Saarraketen from the Saarbrücken district of Güdingen celebrated their 66th anniversary in 2025 and are entering the 2025/26 carnival season with two major gala sessions, a seniors' session, and a children's masked ball. On the stage of the Festhalle Güdingen, the Saarland carnivalists present their finely woven program of dance, speeches (Bütt), and comedy.

Dates 25 Jan — 15 Feb 2026

Venue Saarbrücken (10041)

Prices 12.00€ — 30.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Saarraketen Prunksitzungen — edition 2026

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The GKG Saarraketen 2025/26 season includes four main events at the Festhalle Güdingen: Seniors' Session (Jan 25), 1st Gala Session (Jan 31), 2nd Gala Session (Feb 7), and Children's Masked Ball (Feb 15). Highlights include the two major gala sessions featuring all of Saarraketen's dance, singing, and speech groups.

The organizer is GKG Saarraketen Güdingen. Tickets are available via tickets.saarraketen.de and at Schadt Werbung Saarbrücken. The two major gala sessions tend to sell out quickly.

Highlights Saarraketen Prunksitzungen 2026

66 years of GKG Saarraketen tradition
Two major gala sessions (Jan 31 and Feb 7)
Seniors' Session on Sunday afternoon
Family-friendly Children's Masked Ball
Sold-out venues expected

Programme Saarraketen Prunksitzungen 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026 — Seniors' Session (3:00 PM)

3:00 PM — Welcome of seniors at Festhalle Güdingen
3:30 PM — Stage program with dance, singing, and speech performances
6:00 PM — Session ends

Saturday, January 31, 2026 — 1st Gala Session (8:11 PM)

8:11 PM — Entry of the guard and season opening
Dance performances by Saarraketen's children, youth, and adult dance groups
Speeches (Bütt) and comedy acts
Male ballet
11:00 PM — Session ends, followed by an after-party

Saturday, February 7, 2026 — 2nd Gala Session (8:11 PM)

8:11 PM — Repeat of the 1st Gala Session with additions
11:00 PM — Session ends

Sunday, February 15, 2026 — Children's Masked Ball (3:00 PM)

3:00 PM — Opening of the Children's Masked Ball
3:30 PM — Performance by the children's dance group and entertainment for the youngest carnivalists
5:00 PM — Mask competition awards
6:00 PM — Ball ends

Prices Saarraketen Prunksitzungen 2026

Tickets: Seniors' Session approx. €12–€18, Gala Sessions €20–€30, Children's Masked Ball free entry or small contribution. Advance sales via tickets.saarraketen.de and Schadt Werbung.

Practical information

Practical information — Saarraketen Prunksitzungen

Getting There

By Car: Take the A6 exit Saarbrücken-Eschberg or from France via Sarreguemines. By Train: Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof (main station), then take the Saarbahn S1 or bus 121/123 to Güdingen.

Parking

Parking is available around the Festhalle Güdingen and in the side streets.

Tickets

Advance sales via tickets.saarraketen.de or at Schadt Werbung in Saarbrücken. Popular sessions often sell out.

Dress Code

While not strictly mandatory, costumes are highly encouraged. Most guests come in disguise.

Tip

Attend the Seniors' Session (January 25) for a more relaxed format or the Children's Masked Ball (February 15) with the family. The two major gala sessions on January 31 and February 7 are the main events.

66 Years of Saarland Carnival in Güdingen

The Große Karnevalsgesellschaft (GKG) Saarraketen was founded in 1959 in Güdingen – a district of Saarbrücken located directly on the French border. With 66 years of existence, it is one of the oldest and most active carnival societies in the Saarbrücken regional association. The opening of the 2025/26 season took place on November 15, 2025, with a celebratory ceremony and a concert by the band "Happy Sound" at the Festhalle Güdingen.

Four Events Shape the 2025/26 Season

The GKG Saarraketen season comprises four main events at the Festhalle Güdingen (Saargemünder Straße 157):

Seniors' Session on January 25, 2026, at 3 PM
1st Gala Session on January 31, 2026, at 8:11 PM
2nd Gala Session on February 7, 2026, at 8:11 PM
Children's Masked Ball on February 15, 2026, at 3 PM

Own Dance, Singing, and Speech Groups

The Saarraketen maintain several performance ensembles: dance groups from kindergarten to adult level, singing groups, speakers (Bütt, political impromptu speeches), and technical and decoration teams. They largely organize the gala sessions themselves – guest performances usually serve as accents.

Güdingen – Saarbrücken's Southernmost District

Güdingen is located directly on the French border, opposite the French town of Sarreguemines. This location shapes the society's Saarland identity – "Saarraketen" is not just a jester's name but an allusion to the Saarland's industrial tradition (iron and steel rocket promotion) and the international position of Saarland.

Activities Beyond the Season

The GKG Saarraketen also participate in the central Saarbrücken season opening of the VSK (Association of Saarland Carnival Societies) on November 11 and in the Rose Monday parade in Burbach on February 16, 2026. Thus, they are part of the Saarland carnival network and an important player in Saarbrücken's carnival.