Current Events in Berlin

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.

Events in Berlin this Weekend

Berlin Events by month

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Upcoming events

Aktionswoche Berlin spart Energie

Campaign Week Berlin Saves Energy

Various locations and venues across Berlin
“Berlin Saves Energy is a campaign as part of the Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Program (BEK 2030) with the support of the Berlin Senate…“
Berlin Burlesque Festival

Berlin Burlesque Festival 2026

Heimathafen, Wintergarten
“The first BERLIN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL took place in September 2013. It was a huge success from the first day on. Since then we have constantly built up an…“
Festival of Lights Berlin

Festival of Lights 2026

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…“
Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin

Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin 2026

Various locations and venues across Berlin
“Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin is organized by an independent initiative Plivka films aiming to promote Ukrainian cinema worldwide. Our goal, however,…“
Ostpro Berlin

Ostpro Berlin 2026
Sales fair for East German products

Trabrennbahn Karlshorst
“More than 100 companies from the new German states will be presenting food and luxury goods, clothing and cosmetics, books, video and CDs, porcelain,…“
Jazzfest Berlin

Jazzfest Berlin 2026

Various locations across Berlin
“The 63rd edition of Jazzfest Berlin runs from 29 October to 1 November 2026 at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele and in its neighbouring venues A-Trane,…“
bazaar-berlin-messe

Bazaar Berlin 2026
The wide world as our guest

Messe Berlin
“Every year in November, around 500 manufacturers and retailers from over 60 countries bring the diversity of the world to Bazaar Berlin. With unique…“
Berlin Science Week 2025

Berlin Science Week 2026

Various locations and venues across Berlin
“Every year Berlin Science Week transforms the city into a vibrant festival of scientific ideas, exploration and experimentation. This year’s theme is…“

Berlin Freedom Week 2026

Various locations across Berlin
“Berlin invites you to the Berlin Freedom Week – the new citywide initiative for freedom and democracy. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 stands as a…“
interfilm short film festival Berlin

Interfilm – International Short Film Festival Berlin 2026

various locations across Berlin
“Founded in 1982 in the squats of Kreuzberg, INTERFILM is the oldest and largest short film festival in the capital that attracts international…“
AFRIKAMERA Film Festival Berlin

AFRIKAMERA 2026 – Current Cinema From Africa
REFLECT

various locations across Berlin
“Since 2020, the thematic focus URBAN AFRICA, URBAN MOVIES has placed urban Africa and its cinematic reflection in current African cinema at the center…“

Berlin Events by month

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