Carnival in Franconia, helau! – That’s what it says every year at the cult carnival show from the Mainfrankensäle in Veitshöchheim. Here you will find everything you need to know about it.
Every year in Veitshöchheim in the district of Würzburg, jesters from all over Franconia and beyond come together to celebrate the most popular ceremonial event in Franconia. the “Carnival in Franconia” regularly brings an audience of millions in front of the television.
Carnival in Franconia: Program 2023
- Friday, February 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. on BR television: Carnival show in Franconia from the Mainfrankensäle in Veitshöchheim
- Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 8:15 p.m. on BR television: repeat of the carnival show in Franconia from the Mainfrankensäle in Veitshöchheim
- Shrove Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 12:30 p.m. on BR television: Repeat of the show carnival in Franconia from the Mainfrankensäle in Veitshöchheim
By the way, the whole show from 2022 can be found in the ARD media library.
Carnival in Franconia – young and foolish: Program 2023
The young people’s pomp meeting of the Franconian Fastnacht Association in Veitshöchheim was previously known under the name “Woe, if we let go”. From this year the program will be called “Fastnacht in Franken – young and foolish”. The TV show will also be a little different. The show will be organized by Michl Müller, Ines Procter and Sebastian Reich.
- Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. on Bayerischer Rundfunk: Fastnacht in Franconia – young and foolish
- Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. on Bayerischer Rundfunk: Repetition of the young people’s pomp session Fastnacht in Franconia – young and foolish
Who is behind the carnival in Franconia
Originally, “Fastnacht in Franken” is the ceremonial meeting of the Franken Fastnacht Association. It has been broadcast on television since its first issue – and quickly became a hit with audiences.
Permanent stars and newcomers
For over 25 years are Volker Heissmann and Martin Rassau alias Waltraud and Mariechen already there – real veterans of the popular programs. “Putzfraa” Ines Procter, Michl Müller and Sebastian Reich with hand puppet Amanda have also been at carnival in Franconia for years. The a cappella band Viva Voce has been a newcomer for three years and their performance has also become a permanent part of the programme.
Performances by comedians from Lower Franconia and Würzburg
The Fastnacht-Verband Franken mainly brings many people from Lower Franconia to the stage. Michl Müller comes from Bad Kissingen, Ines Procter from Erlabrunn in the district of Würzburg, Matthias Walz from Karlstadt in the district of Main-Spessart. Sebastian Reich comes directly from Würzburg. But among the most popular acts are comedians from neighboring Middle Franconia, such as the two people from Fürth, Volker Heissmann and Martin Rassau.
Why did Bernd Handel quit?
Bernd Handel moderated the show for 16 years, in 2021 for the last mail. He justifies his departure by saying that it was the right time and that a new face of the show would be good. Just one of two great news from the past few years: The “Altneihauser Feierwehrkapell’n”, meanwhile indispensable in Veitshöchheim, was completely eliminated in 2022. The year before, only the commander Norbert Neugirg had appeared due to the corona. In 2023, the troops from the Upper Palatinate will return to Veitshöchheim and want to “endure the Franconian people again”.
What is the name of the new session president of Fastnacht in Franken?
Christoph Maul from Schillingsfürst (Ansbach district) has chaired the Elferrat since 2022.
The success story of the cult show Fastnacht in Franconia
In the first year, the spectacle didn’t come from Veitshöchheim, but – who would have known? – from Lichtenfels. Since 1988, the Veitshöchheimer Mainfrankensäle have remained the backdrop. The show reached its peak in terms of audience figures in 2017 with 4.47 viewers, and around three million people have tuned in in recent years. This makes the cult show the most popular show of all third-party TV programs in Germany for years.
Tickets for an audience seat
Anyone who would like to experience the performance live may be wondering: Where are the tickets sold and how much does a ticket for the carnival in Franconia cost? These questions are not that easy to answer. Because for a card it takes first an application and then luck of the draw. Applications have always been possible between Ash Wednesday and the end of September, with a maximum limit of four tickets per application. Then it goes into the lottery pot. In 2022, a ticket for the live broadcast cost 80 euros in the front rows and 60 euros in the back rows. Tickets for the dress rehearsal were €55.
Frequently asked questions about carnival in Franconia:
When will the carnival in Franconia be on TV?
The live broadcast is always on Friday before women’s carnival to see in the BR.
When will Fastnacht be repeated in Franconia?
Reruns usually run the following evening and on Shrove Tuesday at lunchtime.
How long does the show Fastnacht in Franken last?
In recent years, the show has lasted between three and four hours.
Can the show be found in the media libraries?
The full-length program can be accessed in the media libraries of ARD and BR after the broadcast.
Would you like to learn more about carnival? Then take a look here over. In addition, we have all the information about Würzburg carnival procession and a Overview of carnival parades from the region for you.
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