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Carnaval in Kruikenstad – Den Opstoet (Tilburg)
Stadsforum, Tilburg (centrum) · Tilburg, NetherlandsSeason6 February – 9 February 2027
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Free to watch; no prices published for the parades.
About the event
During carnival Tilburg goes by the name Kruikenstad. On Saturday the party starts at 1.11 pm on the Stationsplein, and at 2.11 pm the prince arrives by train (Den Inhaol) and parades to the Stadsforum. On Sunday at 12.11 pm Den Opstoet runs through the centre, with categories from solo walkers to big floats and carnival bands. On Tuesday at 1.33 pm children have their own parade, the Kènderstoet. That evening Et Sebiet closes carnival at the Stadsforum: at exactly 11.11 pm the key goes back to the mayor and the motto for the next year is revealed.
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Dates and hours
Sat 6 Feb: party from 13:11, prince arrives at 14:11. Sun 7 Feb at 12:11: Den Opstoet. Tue 9 Feb: children's parade at 13:33, closing 20:11–23:11. Saturday and Sunday end times are not published; they are estimates (start + 3 h).
- Sat 6 February — 13:11–17:11. Party on the Stationsplein (13:11), prince arrives by train (Den Inhaol, 14:11)
- Sun 7 February — 12:11–15:11. Main parade (Den Opstoet)
- Tue 9 February — 13:33–23:11. Children's parade (Kènderstoet, 13:33); Et Sebiet closing at the Stadsforum (20:11–23:11)
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