Jeck³ Leichlingen — Carnival in the Stadtpark

Jeck³ — Three Carnival Highlights in the Stadtpark

The concept is hidden in the name: “Jeck hoch 3" — three carnival formats, three target groups, three moods, all united in Leichlingen's Stadtpark. The Rhenish carnival city of Leichlingen sets a modern event concept with Jeck³, celebrating the fifth season over three days — from seniors to women to young revellers after the big carnival parade.

Program — Three Days, Three Highlights

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Senior Carnival

The kick-off is aimed at seniors and older carnival-goers. During the day, there's a relaxed program with carnival classics, satirical speeches (Büttenreden), and traditional dance music. Sit back, sing along, laugh — a leisurely carnival without the hustle and bustle of the younger days. Seats will be provided, and the program lasts several hours.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 — Weiberfastnacht

The classic of Rhenish women's carnival: Weiberfastnacht (Women's Carnival Day). Women in costumes take over the Stadtpark, symbolically cut off men's ties (an old carnival tradition), and dance exuberantly to sing-along hits and carnival anthems. A loud, cheerful, costumed day that heralds the actual carnival. From midday until late in the evening.

Saturday, February 14, 2026 — After-Parade Party

After the traditional carnival parade (Zoch) through Leichlingen, the party continues directly in the Stadtpark. The After-Parade Party brings together carnival-goers of all generations: exuberant atmosphere, DJ sets with carnival classics and modern Cologne sound, costumed audience, beer, and Kölsch. The social highlight of the carnival week in Leichlingen.

S & B GmbH — Organisers with a Concept

Behind Jeck³ is S & B GmbH in partnership with local sponsors and carnival clubs (especially KKV — Karnevalsklub Leichlingen). The concept relies on professional carnival production — stages, sound, catering — complementing Leichlingen's traditional carnival with a contemporary festival format. The Stadtpark, with its central location between the Wupper river and the city centre, is ideal — easily accessible, with space for several thousand visitors.

Leichlingen — City of Blossoms in the Bergisches Land

The city of Leichlingen (Rhineland), also known as the “Blütenstadt" (City of Blossoms) due to its fruit trees blooming in spring, is located in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis (North Rhine-Westphalia). With around 28,000 inhabitants, it is a typical medium-sized Bergisches city between Cologne and Wuppertal. Carnival — as in the entire Rhineland — is highly valued here; the traditional carnival parade on Carnival Saturday is a central event of the city's culture. Jeck³ transforms carnival into a multi-day festival experience.