Berlin Beer Week – Craft Beer Festival on the Spree
Berlin Beer Week runs from 28 August to 6 September 2026, bringing craft beer lovers together for Brews Cruises on the Spree, international tap takeovers and citywide events. Many events are free; cruise tickets available from around €30.
Berlin Long Night of Museums 2026: Date, Tickets and Program
On 29 August 2026, 75 Berlin museums open from 6 PM to 2 AM for the Long Night of Museums, themed "Crime in Berlin". One ticket, 750 events and free shuttle buses make it one of the capital's biggest cultural nights.
International Literature Festival Berlin 2026: Authors, Dates and Tickets
From 3 to 16 September 2026, Berlin becomes the capital of literature: at the 26th International Literature Festival, over 100 authors from more than 40 countries, including Nobel laureate Han Kang, meet an international audience.
Berlin Festival of Lights 2026: Dates, Program and Highlights
From 9 to 18 October 2026, the Festival of Lights turns Berlin into a glowing open air gallery. Over 50 landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate, TV Tower and Berlin Cathedral light up under the theme "Colours of Love", with free admission.
Jazzfest Berlin 2026: Program, Dates and Tickets
From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Jazzfest Berlin returns for its 63rd edition at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele. Over 130 artists from more than 25 countries bring style defining and experimental jazz to stages across the city.
Berlinale 2027 – Berlin International Film Festival, Program & Visitor Guide
The 77th Berlinale runs from 10 to 21 February 2027 in Berlin. World premieres, red carpets and over 200 films from 80 countries await at Potsdamer Platz and venues across the city. Tickets from €9. Awards ceremony on 19 February 2027.
Gallery Weekend Berlin 2027 – Program, Galleries & Visitor Guide
Gallery Weekend Berlin takes place from 30 April to 2 May 2027. Around 50 Berlin galleries simultaneously open their doors with exhibitions by over 80 artists from more than 20 countries. Admission is free.
Carnival of Cultures Berlin 2027 – Program, Parade & Visitor Guide
The Carnival of Cultures returns to Berlin-Kreuzberg from 14 to 17 May 2027. Around one million visitors enjoy four days of free music, dance and cultural performances at Blücherplatz. The highlight is the grand parade on Pentecost Sunday, 16 May 2027.
Classic Open Air Berlin 2027: Concerts at Gendarmenmarkt, Program and Tickets
From 7 to 11 July 2027, the Classic Open Air turns Gendarmenmarkt into an open air concert stage. Enjoy the Konzerthausorchester Berlin at the opening and the Italian trio Il Volo at the closing concert against a historic backdrop.
Rave The Planet Parade Berlin 2026 – IMAGINE LOVE
Join hundreds of thousands of ravers on 15 August 2026 at Berlin's Straße des 17. Juni for the Rave The Planet Parade 2026. Under the motto IMAGINE LOVE, more than 300 international artists perform across 34 floats in this free, open-air electronic music demonstration.