Moorreger Karneval — Närrische Februarsitzung
Närrische Sitzungen, Kinderkarneval and Afternoon Karneval in the Pinneberg district
About Moorreger Karneval
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Three Days of Karneval in the Marshland
North German Karneval has its very own charm — far from the strongholds on the Rhine, but with the same love for glittering costumes, lively dances, and sharp-witted sketches. The Moorreger Karnevalisten e.V. have been setting the pace for carnival activities in the municipality of Moorrege (Pinneberg district, Schleswig-Holstein) for decades.
Three Events, One Weekend
The format has proven itself over the years and follows a clear structure:
- Närrische Februarsitzung — the grand evening gala for adults: dance, show, sketches, music, and the traditional prince and princess couple.
- KiKaKoFe (Kinderkarneval als Kostümfest) — the most colourful afternoon of the year for the youngest revellers, with parades (Polonaise), games, and the children's dance troupes' own performances.
- Karneval am Nachmittag — the relaxed Sunday version for seniors and families, with coffee, cake, and a slightly shortened programme.
Dance Troupes, Sketches, and "Zwischentöne"
The association's own groups perform on stage: the Showgruppe with its sketches, the dance troupes (Gardens) in several age groups with solo dancers (Tanzmariechen) and male dancers (Männerballett), and the music band „Zwischentöne“, which plays between programme items and during the dance segments. The carnival proceedings are led by President Ernst Ottenbacher and the council of eleven (Elferrat).
Moorrege in the Pinneberg District
Moorrege is a municipality with around 4,800 inhabitants on the western edge of the Hamburg metropolitan region, in the Pinneberg district of Schleswig-Holstein. The marsh landscape along the Pinnau river and the proximity to the Elbe shape village life — and here, Karneval is one of the few centuries-old festival traditions not directly related to agriculture or seafaring. Throughout the year, the Moorreger Karnevalisten's show group also performs at partner clubs in Marne, Tornesch, and Wedel.
Rosenmontag in Marne
A special feature of the Moorreger: they actively participate in the traditional Rosenmontag parade in Marne (Dithmarschen), one of the largest carnival parades in Northern Germany. The event in Marne's town centre is the carnival season finale for the Moorreger dance troupes and show group before Lent.
Moorreger Karneval — edition 2026
Three Days of Carnival Merriment in Moorrege
The 2026 season followed the proven three-part structure. The Närrische Februarsitzung on Saturday, February 7, 2026 (8:00 PM–11:45 PM) opened the season with the grand stage programme: dance troupes, solo dancers, the sketch group, and musical interludes by 'Zwischentöne'.
KiKaKoFe and Afternoon Karneval
On Sunday, February 8, 2026 (3:00 PM–5:30 PM), KiKaKoFe followed — the children's carnival as a big costume party with parades (Polonaise), games, and dance performances by the junior troupes. The finale was the Karneval am Nachmittag on Monday, February 9, 2026 (4:00 PM–6:30 PM) — the relaxed version for seniors and families with coffee, cake, and a shortened stage programme.
Rosenmontag in Marne
A week later, on Rosenmontag, February 16, 2026, the Moorreger dance troupes and show group paraded through Marne's town centre with other North German clubs in the traditional Rosenmontag parade.
Programme Moorreger Karneval 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026 — Närrische Februarsitzung
- 8:00 PM — Session opening with the council of eleven and the prince and princess couple
- Dance performances by the troupes and solo dancers
- Show segments by the sketch group
- Musical interludes by the band 'Zwischentöne'
- approx. 11:45 PM — End of the official programme, followed by dancing
Sunday, February 8, 2026 — KiKaKoFe (Children's Carnival)
- 3:00 PM–5:30 PM — Costume afternoon for children with parades, games, and dance performances by junior groups
Monday, February 9, 2026 — Afternoon Karneval
- 4:00 PM–6:30 PM — Seniors' and family programme with coffee and cake and a shortened stage segment
Rosenmontag, February 16, 2026 — Marne
- Participation in the Rosenmontag parade in Marne (Dithmarschen) with dance troupes and show group
Highlights Moorreger Karneval 2026
- Three events in one weekend
- Närrische Februarsitzung as an evening gala
- KiKaKoFe — Children's Carnival as a costume party
- Afternoon Karneval for seniors and families
- Participation in the Rosenmontag parade in Marne
Prices Moorreger Karneval 2026
Admission prices were sold through the association's own advance booking office. The 'Närrische Februarsitzung' regularly sells out early.
Practical information — Moorreger Karneval
Getting There
Moorrege is located northwest of Hamburg on the Pinnau river. By car: A23 exit Tornesch or Pinneberg, then take country roads for approx. 10–15 mins to Moorrege. By train: AKN station Tornesch (approx. 5 km), then take a bus or taxi from there.
Tickets
Tickets for the 'Närrische Februarsitzung' are usually sold out quickly — the 2025 session was sold out. Advance booking via the association's ticket office (see website). The Afternoon Karneval and KiKaKoFe are family-friendly, with moderate admission prices.
Contact
President Ernst Ottenbacher: +49 178 4897328. Latest dates and announcements on the association's website and social media (Facebook 'MoorregerKarnevalisten', Instagram 'moorrege_ahoi_').
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Moorreger Karnevalisten e.V. — Saal in Moorrege
Moorrege, 25436 Moorrege