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.

Berlin Events by month


Upcoming events

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…“
Jüdische Kulturtage Berlin 2026

Jüdische Kulturtage Berlin 2026
Jewish Cultural Days Berlin

various locations across Berlin
“Time for the Righteous—under this motto, the 39th Berlin Jewish Culture Days invite you to eleven days of contemporary Jewish culture from November 12…“
Cine Brasil Berli

CineBrasil 2026
21st Brazilian Film Festival

Babylon
“Cinebrasil is bringing Brazilian cinema back to Berlin again this year. The traveling festival kicks off on November 19 with *Feito Pipa* [*Guru’s…“
Boat & Fun Berlin 2021

Boat & Fun Berlin 2026

Messe Berlin
“Discover a fascinating variety of brands and models in the middle of Europe’s largest inland water sports area. Over 600 luxurious motorboats,…“
Holy Shit Shopping Berlin

Holy Shit Shopping 2026

Haus der Visionäre
“Since 2004, Holy Shit Shopping has stood for stylish Christmas shopping away from the mainstream. Our recipe for success: selected design + club culture…“
Around the World in 14 Films Berlin Film Festival

Around the World in 14 Films 2026
The Berlin Festival of Festivals

Kino in der KulturBrauerei, Delphi LUX & Neues Off
“Around the World in 14 Films is a cinematic world tour and a cinematic review of the year in one. As a festival of festivals, the film festival presents…“

Historical Christmas Market – RAW Friedrichshain 2026

RAW Gelände
“In Berlin Friedrichshain, you can see the Christmas market in historical garb for the 8th time. In the middle of the RAW area, which is popular for…“

Berlin Events by month


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