MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026
The most traditional session of the Mainzer Carneval Club at its founding place
About MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026
The Mainzer Carneval Club 1899 e.V. (MCC) was founded on November 11, 1899, in Mainz's old town – according to tradition, in a pub in Birnbaumgasse, a small side street in the quarter south of the cathedral. This founding history is deeply anchored in the MCC's self-image and gives one of the club's internal sessions its name: the Birnbaum-Sitzung. For over a century, this session has developed into one of the most traditional events of the Meenzer Fassenacht (Mainz Carnival).
The Birnbaum-Sitzung takes place in the academy or festival hall of the Kurfürstliches Schloss, the baroque residence of the former Mainz Archbishops and Electors. The magnificent ambiance, the exclusive atmosphere of a hall that is not excessively large, and the strong club-internal character shaped by MCC members and regular audience members define the Birnbaum-Sitzung. Those who get a ticket become part of a session that consciously targets connoisseurs of Mainz Carnival rather than outsiders.
The program combines the classic elements of the Mainz hall session in a particularly dense form. MCC's own singers open the proceedings with classics like 'Im Mer im Pfälzischen Wein' and club-own compositions. This is followed by political and socio-critical Büttenreden, which in the MCC style are usually rather direct and linguistically uncompromising, performances by the MCC Garde (guards) with show dances and the Komitee-Marsch, sketches, and musical contributions. The MCC Komitee, in its typical club-loyal costume, moderates with the characteristic blend of pathos and self-irony that distinguishes the MCC.
The Birnbaum-Sitzung thus stands not only for a historical date but for a conscious cultivation of Mainz Carnival tradition in its club-internal form. It is less a shop window to the outside than a lived identity inwards – and precisely for this reason, for connoisseurs of the Meenzer Fassenacht, it is one of the most sought-after sessions of the campaign.
MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026 — edition 2026
The program for the Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026 follows the proven MCC hall session dramaturgy. After admission, the session begins with the entry of the MCC Komitee and an opening block by the MCC singer groups. This is followed by a dense sequence of political Büttenreden in the characteristic direct MCC style, Garde show dances, sketches, and musical contributions. Intermissions allow for encounters in the foyer. The highlight is usually a grand final block with all MCC Garde and singers, followed by the exit of the Komitee with the Mainz Narrhalla-Marsch. Exact times and stage order will be announced with the MCC's program publication in January.
Programme MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026 2026
Typical Schedule of an MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung
- Admission — Welcome sparkling wine, guest seating
- Opening — Entry of the MCC Komitee, Narrhalla-Marsch
- First Block — MCC singer groups with classics
- Büttenrede — Politics and social criticism in the MCC style
- Garde Show Dance — Performance by the MCC dance formations
- Intermission
- Second Block — Sketches, musical performances, another Bütt
- Highlight Bütt — Top speakers of the MCC
- Grand Show Block — MCC Garde and singers together
- Finale — Exit of the Komitee, joint sing-along
The exact 2026 program will be published by the MCC. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years.
Highlights MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026 2026
- Most traditional MCC hall session for over 100 years
- Exclusive atmosphere in the Kurfürstliches Schloss
- MCC's own singer groups and Büttenredner (reciters)
- Garde show dances and Komitee-Marsch
- Experience for connoisseurs of Mainz Carnival
Prices MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026 2026
Practical information — MCC Birnbaum-Sitzung 2026
Venue: Kurfürstliches Schloss Mainz, Peter-Altmeier-Allee 9, 55116 Mainz.
Getting there: Stop Schloss / Rheingoldhalle (Trams 50, 51, 53; Bus lines 6, 9, 28, 54–58, 68, 71, 90, 91). Rheingoldhalle underground car park next door.
Dress Code: Festive attire, MCC members in club uniform, Gardists in uniform.
Tickets: Via the MCC homepage and Mainz ticket pre-sale. Very high demand, early booking strongly recommended.
Notes: Club membership not required. Photography and filming only permitted to a limited extent.
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