Illustrative photo Surface Club Party 2026 at Maxxim Berlin: Date and Info
On 2 October 2026, the legendary Surface Club Party returns to Maxxim Berlin for one night: from 9 PM to 5 AM expect genuine old school black music spanning soul, funk, New Jack Swing and Electric Slide, a fixture of Berlin's club scene for 16 years.
Illustrative photo Festival of Lights Berlin 2026: Light Art at Berlin's Landmarks
The Festival of Lights Berlin 2026 bathes landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the TV Tower in artistic light installations for ten evenings. Walking the illuminated city is free of charge.
Illustrative photo XJAZZ! Festival 2026 – Jazz, Electronics and Kreuzberg in Berlin
XJAZZ! Festival 2026 runs 9–11 October in Berlin Kreuzberg – three days, three stages, jazz plus electronics and neo-soul. The Regular Festival Pass is listed from about 89 EUR; lineup and rooms are still growing, tickets via xjazz.com. This is the autumn main edition after the cancelled May festival, not a May 2027 date.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Heavy Psych Sounds Fest Berlin 2026: Stoner, Doom and Psych Festival
Heavy Psych Sounds Fest Berlin 2026 brings international stoner, doom and psych rock bands to Neue Zukunft near Ostkreuz, with acts including Belzebong, Hippie Death Cult and Duel on the bill.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Lichtenberger Winterzeit 2026 – Christmas Funfair & Winter Magic in Berlin
The Lichtenberger Winterzeit 2026 takes place from 31 October to 26 December on Landsberger Allee in Berlin-Lichtenberg. As a large winter funfair with Ferris wheel, numerous rides, mulled wine and free admission, it offers families and thrill-seekers a special Christmas experience.
Illustrative photo Historical Christmas Market RAW Compound 2026 – Medieval Magic in Berlin
The Historical Christmas Market at the RAW Compound in Berlin-Friedrichshain takes place from 12 November to 22 December 2026. A medieval village with jugglers, fire shows, crafts and hot mead awaits visitors on the former industrial site. Admission from 0 euros (free on Mondays) to 4 euros.
Illustrative photo Weihnachten an der Spree 2026: All Inclusive Christmas Market in Berlin
Weihnachten an der Spree 2026 runs from November 16 to December 30 at the Spreespeicher in Berlin. This all inclusive Christmas market with a view of the Oberbaumbrücke includes food and drinks in the ticket price.
Illustrative photo Humboldt Forum Winter Market 2026 – Schlossplatz Lights & Crafts
The Winter Market at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin runs from 18 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, daily 11:00–22:00, on Schlossplatz, in the Schlüterhof and on the Spreeterrassen. Free entry; closed 22 November and 24 December. Crafts, historic rides, fire-tongs punch and laser shows on the palace façades – one minute from U5 Museumsinsel.
Illustrative photo Christmas Market at the Memorial Church 2026 – City West Magic in Berlin
The Christmas Market at the Memorial Church 2026 takes place from 23 November to 3 January on Breitscheidplatz in Berlin’s City West. With over 60 international stalls, Feuerzangenbowle and free admission, it offers a festive atmosphere right next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
Illustrative photo Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Market 2026 – Berlin Visitor Guide
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin runs 23 November to 27 December 2026 (closed Christmas Eve) with free admission. Façade light-mapping, 100-plus wooden huts in the cour d’honneur and gardens, carousels and punch – Berlin’s most romantic market, easy by U2 and bus M45.