On Carnival Saturday, the biggest and most colorful carnival party of the session takes place in Essen-Steele. MASKENBALL, the jolly party at the KUFO - not a stiff ball, but a real carnival atmosphere with a disco feeling!

The Essen-Steele Tanzt Maskenball 2026 combines the best of several worlds:
Disco, party classics and Cologne hits make for an energetic mix that is guaranteed to get any dance floor shaking. Carnival, modern but familiar, with a fresh beat. A night where masks, costumes and a really good mood come together.

Dress code: Carnival costume and/or mask: preferred; ball gown: not required

DATE: SA 14.02.2026
ADMISSION: 18:00
BEGINNING: 19:00

Online tickets: (+ 0,80 € VVK fee)

Phase1 Tickets | 15 % | Early Bird VVK started: 10,-€
Phase2 Tickets | 70% | normal VVK: 12,-€
Phase3 Tickets | Remaining tickets & Box Office: 14,-€

Music & DJs:

Disco & Nu-Disco
- melodic & disco tracks that immediately get your legs moving by Daft Punk, Purple Disco Machine, Kool & The Gang, Chic, Mousse T, Shapeshifters and many more.

Party classics / 80s-2000s
- Big, well-known anthems with recognition value such as ABBA, Whitney Houston, Snap!, Backstreet Boys, Michael Jackson and many more.

Modern Cologne carnival hits
- Classic carnival atmosphere, modern and danceable, from Höhner, Brings, Kasalla, Querbeet, Cat Ballou, Räuber and many more.

We welcome Chriz Syle and ADNCE as DJs

Location:

The café in the Kulturforum Steele (Kufo) is a stylish and elegant
location, which with its modern charm and generous space
perfect for a chic and unforgettable party. The
combination of a sophisticated atmosphere and ample space creates the
the ideal environment to celebrate exuberantly and at the same time enjoy the
enjoy the ambience of a cultural venue.

Drinks & Bar:

The bar offers popular cocktails (Lillet
Wildberry, Mojito, Aperol), beer drinks and standard soft drinks (Cola,
Fanta, water, apple spritzer, etc.).

Address:

Café/Gaststätte Kulturforum (Kufo) Steele, Dreiringstr. 7, 45276 Essen

Admission from 18 years!