ALAAF! Time to dust off the outfits, grab the confetti and get ready to party: the timetable for Karnaval Festival 2026 has officially been revealed. On Saturday, February 14, the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch will once again transform into one massive indoor carnaval, where humor, chaos and hard-hitting beats come together.
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De Knotsgekke Karnaval Festival Show
The mainstage delivers non-stop party vibes throughout the day. Zany, Sound Rush and The Saints kick things off with the first sets, before something completely new takes over at 6:00 PM: the 11-minute-long De Knotsgekke Karnaval Festival Show (Crazy Karnaval Festival Show). After the show, the intensity ramps up with performances by Outsiders, Galactixx vs Rejecta, Radical Redemption and Adjuzt vs The Straikerz. The hardest day of carnaval comes to an end with a closing set by Mental Theo.
Polonaise Time at Polonaise Plein
At Polonaise Plein, carnaval takes center stage. With artists like Lamme Frans, Henk Wijngaard and Vieze Jack, sing-alongs and classic carnaval chaos begin from the very first moment. DJ sets by Larstig & Gasdrop and Dr. Rude vs Ruthless add extra pace and energy. This is where the true carnaval spirit of Karnaval Festival fully comes to life.
For those who celebrate carnaval on hard mode
Visitors who like their carnaval a little heavier can head to Fanaticz. This stage features names such as Nightcraft and Bloodlust, with fast-paced clashes including BMBERJCK vs Damaxy, Dark Entities vs Unique and Sparkz vs Detailed. After 9:45 PM, Spoontech takes over with sets from Chapter V vs Faceless: Revenge of the Kip, Infliction vs Vasto and The Smiler vs Repeller, who jointly close the night under their carnaval alias De Lepelmannetjes.
Club de Ketelkamer is dedicated to euphoric and classic hardstyle, not the traditional Dutch carnaval classics like “Er staat een paard in de gang”, but the harder kind. The stage features classic sets from Code Black, E-Force and Regain, with Jason Payne Goldschool closing the night. This is the place for visitors who enjoy a more nostalgic hardstyle sound.
“TICKET ALERT: 98% of all tickets sold!”
Karnaval Festival takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. According to the organization, 98 percent of all tickets have already been sold. Those who still want to attend shouldn’t wait too long. More information is available via the official website of Karnaval Festival.
