Event Rules
Welcome to the Karneval der Kulturen!
We celebrate TOGETHER! Everyone who is here must know that attention, consideration and respect for the needs of others are the top priority at the Carnival. Visitors, residents and the smooth running of the event must be protected!
We must therefore publicise a number of rules and prohibitions:
General Rules of Conduct
- All individuals entering the event grounds must behave in a way that does not harm, endanger, obstruct, or unreasonably disturb others.
- Entry to the event area is at your own risk.
- All individuals must immediately follow the instructions of the police, fire department, security, emergency services, and representatives of the event organizers.
- Anyone who intentionally or negligently fails to comply with these instructions will be immediately removed from the event grounds.
- Gatherings or demonstrations are prohibited on the event site.
Prohibited Items
You are not allowed to bring the following:
- Weapons of any kind
- Objects that could be used as weapons, including blunt, sharp, or throwable items
- Pepper spray, corrosive, flammable, or staining substances, or any containers holding hazardous or easily flammable materials
(Exception: standard pocket lighters are allowed) - Glass bottles, mugs, jugs, cans, or other breakable or hard materials
- Bulky items such as ladders, stools, (folding) chairs, crates, large bags, backpacks, or suitcases
- Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, or any other pyrotechnics
- Flags or banners
(Exception: those distributed or approved by the event organizers) - Mechanically operated noise instruments, such as megaphones or gas-powered horns
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind
- Animals
(Exception: guide dogs for the visually impaired) - Laser pointers
- Professional cameras or audio/video recording devices
(Devices for private use are permitted)
Prohibited Behaviors
It is strictly forbidden to:
- Enter restricted areas without special authorization (e.g., backstage)
- Obstruct or block traffic routes, pedestrian or bike paths, or emergency access routes
- Operate sound equipment, unless you have a separate agreement with the organizer
- Sell goods, offer services, distribute materials, collect donations, or perform without permission from the organizer — this includes any type of unauthorized advertising or handouts
- Enter the event grounds with vehicles of any kind, including bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, etc., or park vehicles without an official event-issued parking permit
Security Checks
The security and stewarding team appointed by the organizer is authorized to check whether individuals pose a security risk due to alcohol or drug use, or possession of dangerous or flammable items.
With the individual's consent, the security team may inspect clothing and carried items.
Anyone who poses a security risk or refuses to consent to an inspection may be denied entry or removed from the grounds.
Recording & Media Use
Filming, TV, and audio recordings are prohibited, except by media representatives authorized by the organizer.
Waste Disposal
Please do not leave trash behind.
Image and Sound Rights
By entering the event, all individuals irrevocably consent — free of charge — to the use of their image and voice for photographs, live broadcasts, recordings, and other media created by the organizer or their representatives in connection with the event or for informational purposes.
No legal claims can be made in relation to the use of your image or voice in this context.