A curated list of things to do, events to attend while you are in Berlin in August 2026.
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Durchlüften Festival 2026
International Open Air Music Festival
Humboldtforum
“Over four summer weekends, the DURCHLÜFTEN music festival transforms the Schlüter Courtyard of the Humboldt Forum into an open-air meeting place free…“
Berliner Volksfestsommer (German-French Fair)
Zentraler Festplatz Berlin
“ The largest folk festival in Berlin at the Zentraler Festplatz – formerly German-French Fair – attracts visitors with funfair rides, live…“
Anime Berlin Film Festival 2026
Babylon
“Focus on Mamoru Hosoda: Mamoru Hosoda is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary animation. Blending emotional storytelling with imaginative…“
Hemp Parade – Hanfparade 2026
"Fair, Healthy, Enjoyable!"
Start: Spandauer Str. / Neptunbrunnen
“Hanfparade (“Hemp parade”) is the largest and most traditional march for Cannabis as medicine, natural resource and recreational drug in Germany. It…“
Queeres Parkfest Friedrichshain 2026
Freiluftkino Friedrichshain
“The Lesbian Gay Park Festival took place for the first time in 1998 as part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the Volkspark in…“
Britzer Gartennacht 2026
Britzer Garten
“August 8 is the big day: We invite you to Berlin’s most spectacular garden event at the Britzer Garten. Experience the incomparable interplay of…“
Long Night of Astronomy 2026
Lange Nacht der Astronomie
Zeiss-Großplanetarium
“What is shining and moving in the firmament? Is it a star, a planet or a passing satellite? Take a look through the telescope together with experts and…“
Rave The Planet Parade 2026
"Our Future Is Now"
Straße des 17. Juni
“The Rave The Planet Parade is a cultural-political dance and music demonstration where we advocate for peace and the protection of electronic music…“
Platform 14
international dance festival
Uferstudios
“Platform 14 is an international dance festival in Berlin bringing together dancers and choreographers from different styles and backgrounds. Founded in…“
Berlin Circus Festival 2026
Flughafen Tempelhof / Tempelhofer Feld
“The Berlin Circus Festival is the largest festival for contemporary circus in Germany. Over 12 days, we present a selection of the best pieces that…“
Berlin Wall Race 2026
Various locations across Berlin
“From 2011 on, the Berlin Wall Race commemorates the victims of the former border, which separated Germany between 1961 and 1989. The course follows…“
Young Euro Classic 2026
Konzerthaus Berlin
“Young Euro Classic is the world’s most important platform for international young orchestra musicians in the European classical music tradition and…“
Berlin Beats
Hamburger Bahnhof
“Hamburger Bahnhof celebrates Berlin’s electronic music culture with a free open-air DJ series from 12 June to 27 August 2026. Berlin Beats at…“
International Organ Summer 2026
Berliner Dom
“Every Friday in July and August at 8:00 p.m., our famous Sauer organ comes to life under the hands and feet of world-class guests from near and far. Its…“
UFA Film Nights 2026
Kolonnadenhof courtyard of Berlin’s Museum Island
“From August 26 to 28, 2026, Bertelsmann will present three evenings of silent-film classics under the stars, accompanied by live music and set against…“
Pop-Kultur Festival 2026
Kulturbrauerei
“Pop-Kultur is a hyphen between the perspectives of artists and the society they engage with. Launched in 2015, the festival returns this year with a mix…“
Long Night of Museums 2026
Lange Nacht der Museen
Various locations/ museums across Berlin
“Acrobatics under domes, courtly dance in the castle, cocktails under dinosaurs – in the Long Night of Museums, a lot is different than in normal…“
Tanz im August 2026
Internationales Dance Festival
Various venues and locations across Berlin
“Tanz im August, presented by HAU Hebbel am Ufer, is a festival of contemporary dance in Berlin. Founded in 1989, it showcases contemporary dance…“
Zug der Liebe 2026
The Train of Love 2026: A demonstration for tolerance, diversity and togetherness
Start 1 p.m. at Treptower Park / Puschkinallee
“In its anniversary year, the Train of Love is all about reflection and new beginnings. The past ten years have impressively demonstrated what is…“
Radioeins Parkfest 2026
Park am Gleisdreieck
“We have good news: The radioeins Parkfest is happening! Grab your calendars and mark your dates: From August 22 to 30, 2026, culture in nature returns…“Reflexes & Reflections 2026
The Great Disorder
Berliner Festspiele
“Certainly since the re-election of Donald Trump it has become clear that a violent, multipolar world order is evolving. Autocratic tendencies that are…“German Rum Festival
STATION-Berlin
“The GERMAN RUM FESTIVAL is undoubtedly one of the largest events worldwide dedicated solely to the theme of rum, rhum & cachaca. For 13 years, it…“
Musikfest Berlin 2026
Berliner Philharmonie
“Musikfest Berlin sees itself as a forum for the innovative creative work carried out by large-scale orchestras and ensembles in the genre of classical…“