Carnival in Thurgau

When Thurgau characters parade through the villages and towns of Thurgau , lively Guggenmusik music rings out and confetti flies through the air, then the so-called "fifth season" has begun. Fasnacht in Thurgau not only Thurgau parades for the whole family, but also masked balls where people celebrate exuberantly. Find out here when and where the next carnival event is taking place.

Carnival dates in Thurgau :

Feb.

Aadorf01.02.2614:01-18:00

59th carnival parade in Aadorf

Mark the date in your calendar! On February 1, 2026, the carnival parade will once again pass through Aadorf. Colorful, loud & full of confetti.

Feb.

WeinfeldenFebruary 6, 20267:00 p.m.

Weinfelden Carnival Schnitzelbank Evening

Schneidertanz evening in various Weinfelden restaurants

Feb.

Weinfelden07.02.262:00 p.m.

Weinfelden Carnival Children's Masked Ball

Colorful children's masked ball

Feb.

Weinfelden07.02.2612:30 p.m.

Weinfelden Carnival Parade

Traditional carnival parade in Weinfelden

Feb.

RomanshornFebruary 8, 20262:14 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Romanshorn Carnival Parade

Carnival parade from Coop-Alleestrasse-Bahnhofstrasse-Huebzelg

12.

Feb.

FrauenfeldFebruary 12–17, 2026

Frauenfeld Carnival 2026

In 2026, Fasnacht will celebrate under the motto "Love, Peace & Confetti" – fitting for the 60th anniversary of the Murganesen – and invites everyone to join in the festivities.

12.

Feb.

SirnachFebruary 12–17, 2026

Sirnach Carnival 2026

The Sirnach Carnival under the motto "Valhalla"

14.

Feb.

SteckbornFebruary 14, 20263:06 p.m.

Carnival parade and masked ball in Steckborn

Colorful parade through the old town, rousing Guggen music, and a masked ball to follow. Traditional carnival celebrations for young and old alike in the atmospheric setting of Lake Untersee.

20.

Feb.

ArbonFebruary 20–22, 20264:00 p.m.

Arbon Carnival 2026

Arbon Carnival 2026: Storming of the Town Hall, Lälle-Obig, Children's Masked Ball, Huelernacht, and International Carnival Parade

20.

Feb.

WigoltingenFebruary 20–22, 20267:00 p.m.

Wigoltingen Carnival

Wigoltingen Carnival 2026

20.

Feb.

Bürglen TGFebruary 20, 20267:00 p.m.

Bürgler Beizenfasnacht

Bürgler Beizenfasnacht meets Bild-Rauschen-Studio.

21.

Feb.

AmriswilFebruary 213:00 p.m.

Glöggliair 2026

The open-air concert on the market square in Amriswil attracts well over 1,000 spectators every year and has become a fixture in the carnival calendar of eastern Switzerland.