Illustrative photo Christmas Market at Jagdschloss Grunewald 2026 – Fairytale Christmas Magic in Berlin
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.
Illustrative photo Advent Market in Leonhardtstraße 2026 – Arts, Crafts & Neighbourhood Charm in Charlottenburg
On 6 December 2026 the Advent Market takes place on Leonhardtstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The free arts and crafts market offers handmade unique items, local studios and culinary specialities in a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere under old linden trees.
Illustrative photo Christmas in Westend 2026 – Family Christmas Market on Preußenallee
Christmas in Westend 2026 takes place on 19 and 20 December on Preußenallee in Berlin-Westend. This family-friendly neighbourhood market with free admission delights with Jazz Santas, free-flying birds of prey, the cycling elephant Jochen and handmade crafts.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Berlin 2026/2027: Parties, Fireworks & Events
New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Berlin take place on 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027, with the Brandenburg Gate as the traditional meeting point. Fireworks, open-air parties, clubs and concerts shape the night; official Gate-party details were not final as of August 2026. Public squares are often free, while club tickets typically start around 30 to 45 euros.
Illustrative photo CTM Festival Berlin 2027: Electronic Music and Club Culture
CTM Festival Berlin 2027 runs from January 22 to 31 and brings experimental electronic music, club culture and sound art to venues across the city, including Radialsystem and Berghain.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo MaerzMusik 2027 – Contemporary Music Festival in Berlin
MaerzMusik 2027, the Berliner Festspiele festival for contemporary music, runs from 12 to 21 March 2027 at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele and other Berlin venues. The programme is due at the end of January 2027; 2026 tickets were mostly 15–29 EUR, with Berlin-Ticket S at 3 EUR. Concerts, installations and discourse – paid admission, on sale at berlinerfestspiele.de.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Myfest 2027 in Berlin-Kreuzberg – May Day Street Festival
On Saturday 1 May 2027 Kreuzberg fills Oranienstraße, Mariannenplatz and Görlitzer Park again: a free street festival of hip-hop, punk, electronic music and food stalls. The classic licensed Myfest (2003–2019) has not been officially revived; May Day on the ground is still Berlin’s biggest May party. Free entry, travel by U-Bahn, and check 2027 hours and line-up on berlin.de close to the date.
Illustrative photo Desertfest Berlin 2027: Dates, Tickets and Program
From 14 to 16 May 2027, Desertfest Berlin turns Columbiahalle in Kreuzberg into a stage for stoner rock, doom metal and heavy rock once again. Blind Bird tickets for 139 euros are already on sale, with the lineup to be announced in the coming months.
Illustrative photo 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.
Illustrative photo Fête de la Musique Berlin 2027 – Free Citywide Summer Solstice Concerts
Fête de la Musique Berlin takes over the city on 21 June 2027 with free concerts on around 300 stages plus street music, run by Musicboard Berlin. Outdoor sets typically run 14:00–22:00, then indoor Fête de la Nuit. The full line-up is published in May at fetedelamusique.de.