Jocus Riék · Venlo
Venlo Carnival 2027: dates, parade and times
This is the Grote Optocht of 2027: Monday, 8 February 2027, in Venlo.
Carnival parade in Blerick (Venlo), 2007. Photo: Jac. Janssen, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons.
- 13:00Start of the Grote Optocht, Monday, 8 February
- Route knownThe 2027 route is published
- VenloNearest station
Day and time confirmed by V.V.G. Jocus. Checked 29 October 2026. Source: the carnival association ↗
The days in Jocus Riék
- Sun 7 Feb · Kinderoptochtconfirmed
- Mon 8 Feb · Grote Optochtconfirmed
Motto and emblem 2027
The 2027 motto and emblem have not been announced yet.
Parties and shows in Venlo
In date order; every line says why it is here.
- €30
Wed, 3 Feb 2027, 20:15
Vastelaovend concert 2027 Philzuid
Why one of the carnival's landmarks: Vastelaovend concert · an arena · named performers · in Venlo, one of the carnival towns
- €24
Fri, 29 Jan 2027, 20:30
Oet de Waeg with the Jocus Hofkepèl
Why one of the carnival's landmarks: Jocus · a club the scene knows · named performers · Mieke, a well-known performer
Sun, 7 Feb 2027, 14:00
Great Parade Belfeld
Belfeld
Why a parade, a session or a children's carnival · 11-11 or the carnival weekend
Sun, 7 Feb 2027, 14:00
Great Parade Lomm
Lomm
Why a parade, a session or a children's carnival · 11-11 or the carnival weekend
More follows.
Questions about carnival in Jocus Riék
Where does the Groeten Optoch in Venlo go?
According to V.V.G. Jocus the parade starts sharp at the announced time in the city centre and goes through the Groete Baekstraot, the Kwartelemert, the Mert and the Parade.