Berlin is Europe's capital of subculture and creativity: from techno clubs to street art, international music festivals and historic memorials. The city offers a wide range of events throughout 2026/2027, from underground to high culture.
56 events found
Illustrative photo The Lucia Christmas Market 2026 fills the courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg from 23 November to 22 December with red-and-white stalls, glögg, Swedish fires and the Lucia festival on 13 December. Free entry, 15:00–22:00 on weekdays, from 13:00 at weekends. Official info: lucia-weihnachtsmarkt.de, Schönhauser Allee 36.
Illustrative photo The Spandau Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 22 December in the historic Old Town of Spandau. With a large pyramid, nostalgic Ferris wheel, international crafts and free admission, it is one of Berlin’s most popular traditional Christmas markets.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo 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 From 23 Nov to 31 Dec 2026, the Weihnachtszauber at Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin enchants visitors with exclusive crafts, top-tier gastronomy, and daily live performances. A festive metropolitan experience that culminates in a grand New Year's Eve fireworks display.
Illustrative photo The Advent Market at Domäne Dahlem 2026 takes place on all four Advent weekends on the historic organic manor estate in Berlin-Dahlem. Rural atmosphere with animals, fields, handicrafts and family programme – a peaceful alternative right in the city.
Illustrative photo The Christmas market at Späth'sche Baumschulen in Berlin runs on 28–29 November and 5–6 plus 12–13 December 2026, 11:00–20:00, as “lights in the fir forest”. Germany’s oldest tree nursery hosts 100-plus stalls, fairy tales, concerts, a light garden and tree sales. Admission is 8 EUR, 5 EUR reduced, free for children up to 16.
Illustrative photo The Environmental & Christmas Market on Sophienstraße takes place on the Advent weekends 2026 (28/29 Nov, 5/6, 12/13 and 19/20 Dec) near the Hackesche Höfe. Sustainable design products, organic food and free admission make it a special Berlin insider tip.
Illustrative photo The arts and crafts Advent market at Karl-August-Platz takes place on November 29, 2026 around Trinity Church in Berlin Charlottenburg. Visitors will find exclusively handmade artworks, jewelry and Christmas decorations, with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Advent Eco Market at Kollwitzplatz takes place on all Advent Sundays 2026 (29 November, 6, 13 and 20 December) from 12 to 19. Sustainable gifts, organic food and a relaxed atmosphere await visitors on Kollwitzplatz in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg. Free admission.
Illustrative photo The Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market 2026 runs 4–6 December on Richardplatz in Berlin-Neukölln: Friday 17:00–21:00, Saturday 14:00–21:00, Sunday 14:00–20:00. More than 200 charity stalls, kerosene light and free entry define the Bohemian Village. Bezirksamt Neukölln organises one of the city’s few fully non-profit markets.
Illustrative photo The fairytale Christmas Market at Jagdschloss Grunewald takes place on 5 and 6 December 2026 from 11 am to 7 pm. In front of Berlin’s oldest castle by the Grunewaldsee, visitors can enjoy handicrafts, living fairy-tale characters, live music and festive treats in a magical atmosphere.