What’s on in Berlin? Things to do while in Berlin.
On this page i compiled a list of current and upcoming events you may want to attend while you’re in Berlin. I only list events that I personally find interesting and that are happening basically every year – such as fairs and festivals. For other events such as parties and concerts I would recommend the database of TIP-Berlin.
Please feel free to suggest / submit an event.
Berlin Events by month
Upcoming events
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…“
Berlin Perennial Plant Market 2026
Berliner Staudenmarkt
Botanischer Garten
“The Berlin Perennial Market began in autumn 1999 in the Botanical Garden with just 29 exhibitors. Initiated by Gärtnerhof GmbH, the market quickly…“
Lange Nacht der Religionen 2026
Long Night of Religions
various locations across Berlin
“The Long Night of Religions was created in 2012 on the initiative of the Berlin Senate. Since then, it has served as a meeting place for people of…“
Berlin Chili Fest : Harvest Event 2026
Berliner Berg Brauerei
“Join us for a day of all things Chili and Craft Beer, come taste some of the best new hot sauces in Europe (and beyond), eat some lovely food (Vegan and…“
IFA Berlin 2026
Consumer Electronics Unlimited
Messe Berlin
“IFA is the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show. As we are celebrating 99 years, IFA has been at the centre of…“
Festival of Giant Kites 2026
Festival der Riesendrachen
Flughafen Tempelhof / Tempelhofer Feld
“Squids with legs several meters long and giant geckos in bright colors: At the Festival of Giant Kites in Berlin, unique kites up to 40 meters long will…“
Berlin Art Week 2026
various locations across Berlin
“Berlin Art Week is a festival week and major collaboration between important institutions in the Berlin art world. Once a year, we present a diverse…“
Queerfilmfestival 2026
Delphi Lux, Berlin
“The eighth Queer Film Festival is just around the corner and promises a spectacular week of festivities in thirteen cities simultaneously. Join us in…“
International Literature Festival Berlin 2026
Various locations across Berlin
“The aim of the international literature festival berlin (ilb for short) is not only declared by its name. In the scope of the festival, every September…“
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…“
Prenzlauerberginale 2026
Filmtheater am Friedrichshain
“The Prenzlauerberginale has been showing feature films, documentaries, reports and music related to Prenzlauer Berg since 2016. Mostly historical, from…“
LOOP – International Dance Film Festival 2026
DOCK 11
“Every year POOL presents a selection of fascinating dance film productions from all over the world, making the event a meeting place for creatives in…“Berlin Events by month
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