<p>From 1st to 4th March 2025, it is carnival time again. This is a special anniversary as carnival in ut Kielegat has existed for 8 x 11 or 88 years! We are, of course, going to celebrate this exuberantly. On this page, you will find the most important carnival events in Breda and, in due course, a lot of practical information.</p>

Carnival in Breda 2025

Let’s dance! 80’s Verantwoord has been the biggest, most enjoyable, and most colourful night full of credible hits from an unforgettable era for over twenty years.

80's verantwoord in MEZZ

On Friday, 28 February, the party kicks off at the Chassé Theater during the 22nd anniversary edition of the Klokkenberg Kielegats Konzert! A unique and festive tradition to kick off the Carnival weekend in style.

The Klokkenberg Kielegats Concert – Kick-off of Carnival!

Café Publieke Werken will reopen as the Prinsenbar by Prins Driekus d’n Tweejde.

Opening Prinsenbar

The final of the annual election for the best tonprater from the Breda region, known in Breda as the election for 'de Grôtste Mââuwert van ut Kielegat', will also take place this year in MEZZ.

Finale The Grotste Mââuwert of ut Kielegat

On Sunday 16 February, Prince Driekus d’n Tweejde will present the annual Litany of Saint Juttemis at 2:33 PM.

Litanies of St. Juttemis

The carnival parade in Breda is a spectacle full of colour, music, and joy. During this parade on the Monday afternoon of carnival, decorated floats, exuberantly dressed groups, and music bands travel through the streets of the city.

Big parade in ut Kielegat (Breda)

Quiz'M is a fun music quiz with challenging, humorous, and brain-bending questions for the music enthusiast, the novice, and the social player. From serious to just on the edge, but always intended to entertain!

Quiz'M in MEZZ

On this evening, the starting numbers will be handed out for the Great Parade of ut Kielegat! Additionally, the first copy of the Kontklopper will be presented to the Prince of ut Kielegat.

Decorations, awarding parade numbers & presentation of Kontklopper!

Sale Kontklopper

<p>Indulge in Burgundian delights while at the same time taking steps towards a better world? Of course! Breda is full of shops, restaurants, and entrepreneurs where rethinking, reducing, re-using, and repurposing are deeply ingrained in their DNA. With these routes on recycled paper, you will discover the sustainable sides of the city and yourself. Naturally, you will do this by bike. If you want to know more about sustainable initiatives in Breda or are curious about what you can contribute to a green future, then Breda Doet Mee is the platform for you! Here you can go with all your questions, ideas, and plans regarding sustainability. Check out bredadoetmee.nl, and take your first step towards the world of tomorrow today.</p>

Coffee bar Anyway

Indulge in Burgundian delights while setting course for a better world? Of course! Breda is full of shops, restaurants, and businesses where rethinking, reducing, reusing, and repurposing are woven into the DNA.

Did you know that the origin of our Royal House lies in Breda? This route takes you on a discovery of the places that remind you of Breda's royal roots and connects surprising new places with history. We embrace old and new pride and look at our Nassau past with today’s eyes. Also check out royalroots.nl for more in-depth information about Breda’s Royal Roots.

Historical Route through Breda - Explore Royal Breda

This route leads you along a number of creative hotspots in Breda. Surprising places, each in its own way sustainable and above all creative. As a shop, welcoming catering establishment or cultural venue.

Zero Waste Recycle Route

More routes through Breda.