Unterwegs – January 23, 2026

75th WESTRICHER FASCHINGSUMZUG

FEB. 17, CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION

The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17 this year. Tradtionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are encouraged to contact email umzug@bruchkatze.de or call Markus Kuproth (English speaking) at 0160-94852307 for details and registration.

ROTWEINWANDERUNG (Red Wine Hike)

JAN. 23 – 25 AND JAN. 30 – FEB. 1, FREINSHEIM

This year for the first time the Red Wine Hike will take place on two weekends in a row. Fresh air, delicacies and excellent red wines are guaranteed! The event starts with a torchlight parade on Friday evening at 6 p.m. Torches are sold in front of the historic city hall. From there the parade leads to the first booth of the actual hiking trail. The trail has a length of 4.3 miles and leads through the wonderful vineyards of Freinsheim.

Along the loop road, participants can sample selected wines and Glühwein (mulled wine) of the local vintners and enjoy Palatinate specialties offered at 13 stopover points. The booths along the trail are open from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday and from 11.30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can easily get to Freinsheim by train, parking in the small town is almost impossible. From the train station, follow the course of Bahnhofstraße.

At the Stadt-Apotheke, turn left into Herxheimer Straße and then take the first right, Friedrich-Bruch-Straße. From Friedrich-Bruch-Straße, continue onto Dackenheimer Straße, passing the kindergarten and the fire station, until you reach the sports field. The path leads directly to an underpass of the bypass road. After passing through, you will immediately reach the starting point of the hike.

HAKUNA MATATA – CHILDREN’S MUSICAL GALA

JAN. 28, 4 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER RAMSTEIN

The children´s musical gala promises a magical journey through the colorful world of musicals, the most famous Disney films, as well as the most popular children’s films and series.

Well-known melodies and songs from “The Ice Queen”, “The Lion King”, “The Smurfs”, “Ariel the Little Mermaid” and others thrill spectators of all generations. Furthermore, beautiful costumes and innovative stage scenery fascinate the audience. The show is an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Recommended for children from 4 years up. The show starts at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are available in three price categories.

Film Music Gala – WE SING & FRIENDS

JAN. 31, 8 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER RAMSTEIN

The powerful-voiced formation “We Sing & Friends” presents its new program “It‘s Movie Time – die Filmmusik-Gala”. Eleven wonderful singers present songs from films of the last 100 years with a great band. Melodies from “The Three from the Filling Station” to “The Lord of the Rings” through to Disney’s “Frozen”, there is something for everyone. The musicians interpret songs mainly from musical, film and pop genres. But they also perform classical music and French chansons. Solo singing in combination with polyphony creates an entertaining musical evening full of emotion, power and humor. The show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

BRASILIANISCHER KARNEVAL – (BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL)

FEB. 7, 8 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

Carnival in Brazil is one of the biggest parties in the world. After the huge, sold-out success in 2024, there will once again be a “real” Brazilian carnival in the Fruchthalle, featuring Brazilian samba dancers and capoeira performers, musicians, and the singer Vando Oliveira from Rio de Janeiro. As the “Palatinate carnival component,” the renowned cabaret artist Wolfgang Marscgall from the Untiere will give a “blossom speech” on highly topical issues such as immigration and the meeting of different cultures. A costume contest will also take place, and the Fruchthalle’s catering will offer appropriate drinks and snacks.

TRUE COLLINS – EUROPE’S – GREATEST PHIL COLLINS SHOW

FEB. 28, 8 P.M., STADTHALLE, LANDSTUHL

Experience Europe’s largest PHIL COLLINS SHOW and let yourself be swept away by the unforgettable hits of Phil Collins and Genesis. This spectacular show offers an incredible likeness to the original and brings the legendary world hits and emotions of the British superstar to the stage in an impressive way. Enjoy a fantastic sound and light show that makes the experience even more intense and perfectly captures the atmosphere of a real Phil Collins concert. With classics like “In the Air Tonight,” “Another Day in Paradise,” “Land of Confusion,” or “No Son of Mine,” TRUE COLLINS ensures that every song is brought to life to perfection. Be part of it and let yourself be enchanted by this unique tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis.

CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP

service in the KMC

Please place your tree, without ornaments, tinsel, etc. on your sidewalk on the morning of pick-up.

Jan 26:

Mackenbach, Kollweiler, Reichenbach-Steegen, Fockenberg-Limbach, Albersbach, Obermohr, Kirchmohr, Schrollbach, Reuschbach, Weltersbach

Jan 27:

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Steinwenden

Jan 28:

Hauptstuhl, Spesbach, Hütschenhausen, Katzenbach, Niedermohr

Jan 29:  Landstuhl

Jan 30: Kindsbach