KiBo Carnival – Gala Sessions
Traditional Gala Sessions of the KiBo Carnival Society since 1948 at the Stadthalle an der Orangerie Kirchheimbolanden
About KiBo Carnival Gala Sessions
The gala sessions of the KiBo Carnival Society (KiBo KG) are a staple of the Palatinate Fastnacht (Carnival) calendar. Since 1948, the association has maintained the Rhenish-Palatinate carnival tradition in the Stadthalle an der Orangerie in Kirchheimbolanden. With speeches (Bütt), singing, guard dances, show dances, and communal singing (Stehung), the classic session format is performed over several evenings of the season.
The 2nd Gala Session on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:33 PM is the highlight of the 2026 carnival calendar – the event is already sold out. Further gala sessions of the season complement the program. The KiBo Carnival Society is one of the most traditional carnival associations in the region.
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KiBo Carnival Society since 1948
The KiBo Carnival Society was founded in 1948 in Kirchheimbolanden and has since been one of the defining pillars of Palatinate Fastnacht. The association cultivates the Rhenish-Palatinate carnival tradition with sessions, guard dances, speeches (Bütt), and show acts. Over more than 75 years, the association has built a tradition that is deeply rooted in Kirchheimbolanden.
The Gala Session as the Main Event
The gala session is the classic format of the pre-carnival season. Members and guests gather in the festively decorated hall, and the stage is filled with speakers (Büttner), dance guards, show acts, and music groups. The session president and the council of eleven (Elferrat) lead through the program, which lasts several hours. The KiBo KG hosts several sessions annually, the attendance of which is a Palatinate carnival highlight.
Stadthalle an der Orangerie
The Stadthalle an der Orangerie is the central event venue in Kirchheimbolanden. It is located in the area of the baroque Orangery, one of the city's historical landmarks. The hall can accommodate several hundred guests, has a professional stage, and a festive atmosphere that is ideal for the sessions.
Program Elements
A classic Palatinate gala session includes: Speeches (Bütt-Reden) with humorous contributions in dialect or standard German, guard dances with choreographic performances by the dance groups, show dances with modern dance elements, musical performances with carnival hits or dialect bands, and "Stehung" (communal singing). The sessions are opened, closed, and repeatedly interrupted with "Helau" shouts.
KiBo Carnival Gala Sessions — edition 2026
The 2nd Gala Session of the KiBo Carnival Society 2026 takes place on Saturday, January 31st at 7:33 PM in the Stadthalle an der Orangerie. The event is already sold out. Speeches (Bütt), guard dances, show dances, and musical performances characterize the evening. Further sessions of the 2026 season complement the program.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the KiBo Carnival Society. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years.
Programme KiBo Carnival Gala Sessions 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Saturday 31.01.2026, 7:33 PM: 2nd Gala Session of the KiBo KG at the Stadthalle (sold out)
- Further Sessions: January/February 2026 according to association planning
- Speeches (Bütt-Reden): Humorous contributions in dialect or standard German
- Guard Dances: Choreographic performances by the dance groups
- Show Dance: Modern dance elements
- Music: Carnival hits, dialect bands
- Stehung: Communal singing
- Sequence: Classic session dramaturgy with entrance, speeches, performances
Current details at fasnacht-in-kibo.de and pfalzdigital.de.
Highlights KiBo Carnival Gala Sessions 2026
- KiBo Carnival Society since 1948
- 2nd Gala Session Sat 31.1.2026 at 7:33 PM (sold out)
- Stadthalle an der Orangerie as a festive venue
- Classic session dramaturgy with speeches, guard, show dance
- Palatinate carnival highlight
Prices KiBo Carnival Gala Sessions 2026
Ticketed sessions. Tickets available in advance from the KiBo KG, often sell out quickly.
Practical information — KiBo Carnival Gala Sessions
Date 2026
2nd Gala Session: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:33 PM (sold out). Further sessions of the 2026 season (January/February) via the KiBo KG.
Location
Stadthalle an der Orangerie, 67292 Kirchheimbolanden, Donnersbergkreis.
Admission
Ticketed sessions. Tickets available in advance from the KiBo Carnival Society (fasnacht-in-kibo.de). Sessions often sell out quickly.
Getting There
By car via the A63 (Kirchheimbolanden exit) or the B47. Parking available at the Stadthalle and in the city center. Public transport: Kirchheimbolanden train station.
Recommendations
Carnival costume or festive attire. Secure tickets in advance. Plan your journey in good time (session starts promptly at 7:33 PM).
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