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.
Berlin Events by month: August 2022 | September 2022 | October 2022
Hemp Parade – Hanfparade 2022
"Hemp is for everyone"
Saturday 13. August 2022
Berlin Mitte / Tiergarten
“The Hanfparade is the largest demonstration for the legalisation of cannabis as a raw material, medicine and stimulant in Germany. It has taken place…“
LesBiSchwules Parkfest Friedrichshain 2022
Saturday 13. August 2022
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…“
Berlin Circus Festival 2022
Friday 05. August 2022 — Sunday 14. August 2022
Tempelhofer Feld
“The Berlin Circus Festival is the festival for contemporary circus on Tempelhof field in Berlin. We present you a selection of the best productions…“
Karneval der Kulturen 2022
August 2022
Various locations in Berlin Kreuzberg
“The Karneval der Kulturen is a joyful statement for an open and intercultural society. For more than 20 years, it has reflected the diversity of Berlin…“
Pop-Kultur 2022
Wednesday 24. August 2022 — Friday 26. August 2022
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
Lange Nacht der Museen
Saturday 27. August 2022
Various locations/ museums across Berlin
“To our great regret, the Long Night of Museums cannot take place in 2021. Due to the ongoing corona pandemic, it is currently not possible to plan such…“
Tanz im August 2022
Internationales Dance Festival
Friday 05. August 2022 — Saturday 27. August 2022
Various venues and locations across Berlin / ONLINE
2022: “The programme will be published on the 1st of June 2022.” 2021: “From 6–22 August 2021 we will once again present live performances…“
African Book Festival 2022
Yesterday.Today.Tomorrow
Friday 26. August 2022 — Sunday 28. August 2022
Napoleon Komplex
“The Johannesburg-based writer, filmmaker and photographer Lidudumalingani is the new curator of the African Book Festival in Berlin. Taking place from…“
Pyronale Berlin 2022
Fireworks-Festival
End of August / Beginning of September
Maifeld
“The new dates for the Pyronale have been set! On 02 and 03 September 2022, the sky above the Maifeld at the Berlin Olympic Stadium will once again be…“
Veteranenstrassenfest 2022
Street Fest
Saturday 03. September 2022
Veteranenstrasse
“After years of reconstruction, life is returning. The neighborhood wants to develop and often new neighbors need an occasion to meet. New businesses and…“
Radioeins Parkfest
Saturday 27. August 2022 — Sunday 04. September 2022
Park am Gleisdreieck
One week park fest (‘festival’) of the Berlin radio station Radio Eins – concerts, live talk, performances, etc. “After two years of Corona…“
Festival für selbstgebaute Musik
Sunday 04. September 2022
Holzmarktgelände between S Jannowitzbrücke and Ostbahnhof
“For the second time, the festival for self-built music is moving to the Holzmarkt. With a wide range of instrument-building workshops, lectures &…“
Berliner Hörspielfestival 2022
Friday 02. September 2022 — Sunday 04. September 2022
Akademie der Künste, Hanseatenweg
“Since its foundation in 2008, the Berlin Radio Play Festival (BHF) has seen itself as a platform for the independent scene. The personal exchange…“
Berlin Photo Week
Friday 02. September 2022 — Sunday 04. September 2022
Various locations across Berlin
“Berlin Photo Week was initiated in 2018 as a new and creative photo festival. Since then Berlin Photo Week aims to add to Berlin’s important long time…“
IFA Berlin 2022
Consumer Electronics Unlimited
Friday 02. September 2022 — Tuesday 06. September 2022
Messe Berlin
“Over five days, from 2 to 6 September 2022, IFA in Berlin will bring together global leading brands across consumer electronics, home appliances,…“
Tag des offenen Denkmals – Monument Day 2022
Sunday 11. September 2022
Various locations / restaurants across Berlin
“More than 7,500 historical sites open their doors free of charge every year during the Open Monument Day and inspire millions of visitors. In keeping…“
Queerfilmfestival
Wednesday 07. September 2022 — Sunday 11. September 2022
Delphi Lux, Berlin
“Save the Date: The queerfilmfestival returns at the end of the summer! We are very much looking forward to celebrating the best new non-heteronormative…“
Fantasy Film Fest
Wednesday 07. September 2022 — Wednesday 14. September 2022
Kulturbrauerei
“Every year the Fantasy Filmfest tours through Germany and offers its audience a unique mix of genre films that cannot be found anywhere else on German…“
Games Week Berlin 2022
Saturday 17. September 2022
Colosseum Cinema
“gamesweekberlin 2022 is a festival for video game fans of all ages: bring your family or friends and spend a whole weekend discovering fantastic games…“
Berlin Brettspiel Con 2022
Thursday 15. September 2022 — Saturday 17. September 2022
Station Berlin
“The Berlin Brettspiel Con always wanted to be more than just a simple board game event and with its diverse convention programme it has become a big…“
International Literature Festival Berlin 2022
Wednesday 07. September 2022 — Saturday 17. September 2022
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…“
Berlin Art Week 2022
Wednesday 14. September 2022 — Sunday 18. September 2022
various locations across Berlin
“Berlin Art Week is a platform and major collaboration between the most important institutions in the Berlin art world. Once a year, we present a diverse…“
Berlin Biennale
Monday 11. July 2022 — Sunday 18. September 2022
Various locations across Berlin:
“Every two years, the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art brings together international artists, theoreticians, and practitioners in exhibitions and…“
Positions Berlin Art Fair 2022
Thursday 15. September 2022 — Sunday 18. September 2022
Tempelhof Airport
“After last year’s overwhelming response, the POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair kicks off the art season in autumn 2022 in Berlin with its ninth edition…“
Berlin Marathon 2022
Sunday 25. September 2022
Across Berlin
“The Berlin Marathon (German: Berlin-Marathon, pronounced is a marathon event held annually on the streets of Berlin, Germany on the last weekend of…“
Tattoo Convention Berlin 2022
Friday 23. September 2022 — Sunday 25. September 2022
Arena Berlin
“30th International Tattoo Convention Berlin, 350 Tattoo Artists, Traditional Artists, Tattoo Contest, Lifeshows, Lifemusic Outdoor, Exhibition, Art…“
Lollapalooza Festival 2022
Saturday 24. September 2022 — Sunday 25. September 2022
Olympiastadion & Olympiapark
“With its international character, it’s a unique festival for everyone that has been in Berlin for over five years. It’s known for its wide range of…“
Month of Contemporary Music 2022
Monat der Zeitgenössischen Musik
Friday 02. September 2022 — Friday 30. September 2022
various locations across Berlin
“In 2022, the Month of Contemporary Music will once again present the unparalleled diversity of Berlin’s contemporary music scene. Current works by…“
Berliner Staudenmarkt 2022
CANCELLED
September 2022
Botanischer Garten
“Taking place within the beautiful setting of Berlin’s Botanic Gardens in Dahlem, the Berliner Staudenmarkt has become a regular fixture in every…“
Festival of Animation Berlin
Friday 30. September 2022 — Sunday 02. October 2022
Various locations / movie theaters across Berlin
“As Berlin is home to a major animation hub, it is our long-term goal to establish a festival exclusively dedicated to animation. We annually present the…“
Day of German Unity Celebrations
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Monday 03. October 2022
Brandenburg Gate
“The historical event of German reunification, where the former GDR officially joined the Federal Republic of Germany, is celebrated with a three-day…“
Familiennacht / Family Night
Saturday 08. October 2022
various locations across Berlin
“Under the motto “WITH each other FOR each other in Berlin”, the 12th FAMILY NIGHT will take place on October 8, 2022. The call for proposals…“
Berlin Creative and Cake Fair
Berlin Kreativ und Kuchenmesse
Friday 07. October 2022 — Sunday 09. October 2022
Arena Berlin
“Berlin Kreativ is a craft fair for everyone who enjoys crafting and creative work or is looking for a suitable gift idea. Over 140 exhibitors on three…“
Bar Convent Berlin
'The Leading Bar & Beverage Trade Show'
Monday 10. October 2022 — Wednesday 12. October 2022
Messe Berlin
“Bar Convent Berlin is the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry. Bar owners, bartenders, distributors and manufacturers from around 80…“
LOOP – International Dance Film Festival 2022
Wednesday 12. October 2022 — Saturday 15. October 2022
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…“
Festival of Lights 2022
Friday 07. October 2022 — Sunday 16. October 2022
various locations across Berlin
“Every year in Fall Berlin becomes the city of light art. The light productions on the world-famous landmarks, monuments, buildings and squares of the…“
Berlin Food Week 2022
Monday 10. October 2022 — Sunday 16. October 2022
Various locations / restaurants across Berlin
“Berlin Food Week is Germany’s most diverse food festival: Since 2014, chefs, restaurateurs, food entrepreneurs, manufactures and brands from…“
Berlin Burlesque Festival
Thursday 13. October 2022 — Sunday 16. October 2022
Ballhaus Berlin, LIDO, Primitiv Bar, …
“Germany’s Biggest Burlesque…“
Prenzlauerberginale 2022
October 2022
Babylon
Tuesdays: 04. October 2022 11. October 2022 18. October 2022 25. October…“
Berliner Lichterfest 2020
Autumn 2022
various locations across Berlin
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Jazzfest Berlin 2022
Thursday 03. November 2022 — Sunday 06. November 2022
SIlent Green / Online
“The next edition of Jazzfest Berlin will take place from 3 to 6 November 2022. The programme will be published in summer..…“
Bazaar Berlin
Wednesday 02. November 2022 — Sunday 06. November 2022
Messe Berlin
“BAZAAR BERLIN is Germany’s most international sales fair for handicrafts, design, natural products and Fair Trade goods. Every year in November around…“
eat! Berlin
Berlin food festival
Thursday 27. October 2022 — Sunday 06. November 2022
various locations across Berlin
“We are gourmets, wine drinkers, Berlin lovers, entrepreneurs. We are united by the vision of establishing a gourmet festival in Berlin that fits this…“
Interfilm – International Short Film Festival Berlin 2022
Tuesday 15. November 2022 — Sunday 20. November 2022
various locations across Berlin
“interfilm Berlin organises the Berlin International Short Film Festival as well as interfilm Short Film Distribution. Established in 1982, the festival…“
Boat & Fun Berlin
Thursday 24. November 2022 — Sunday 27. November 2022
Berlin Expo Center City
“Let yourself be inspired by the diversity of BOAT & FUN BERLIN in November. Find your dream boat in the exhibition halls under the radio tower!…“
22. Französische Filmwoche – French Film Week Berlin
Thursday 24. November 2022 — Wednesday 30. November 2022
Various locations – movie theaters, cinemas across Berlin
“The French Film Week is back for its 22nd edition, showcasing the best and most recent films of French and Francophone cinema! From November 24 to 30,…“
Around the World in 14 Films 2022- Film Festival
The Berlin Festival of Festivals
Thursday 01. December 2022 — Saturday 10. December 2022
Kino in der KulturBrauerei, Delphi LUX & Neues Off
“AROUND THE WORLD IN 14 FILMS is an independent international film festival that every year brings 14 extraordinary films from 14 regions around the…“Berlin Events by month: August 2022 | September 2022 | October 2022
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