CS Carnival in Maastricht Region 2026

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Keeping an old CS tradition alive, we'll again be organizing a multi-day event to celebrate Carnival (Vastelaovend) in and around Maastricht!

Dress code: on Saturday a costume is recommended, and from Sunday till Tuesday a colorful costume is strongly recommended!

See below for the provisional program. A more detailed program (including meeting points and times) will be added soon. Stay tuned!

Provisional program:

Friday 13 February
Pub crawl and party in Maastricht all evening

Saturday 14 February
Afternoon in a nearby town (carnival parade/party) accessible by bus/train. In the evening back to Maastricht for dinner and further festivities

Sunday 15 February
Big carnival opening ceremony and parade in Maastricht. Celebrations all day and night!

Monday 16 February
Bus to Aachen for Rosenmontag Carnival Parade all afternoon. Back to Maastricht in the evening to continue the carnival festivities

Tuesday 17 February
Goodbye brunch. Optional last day of carnival festivities for the most determined!

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